# Roar-a-Saurus

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2014
- **BGG Rating**: 5.9
- **BGG Rank**: #13248
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: 1.21 / 5
- **Designers**: Jack Darwid
- **Artists**: Nick Hayes
- **Publishers**: Broadway Toys LTD, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Indie Boards & Cards
- **Categories**: Action / Dexterity, Animals, Children's Game, Dice, Prehistoric, Real-time
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Phase Order

## Verdict
A super fast and frantic dinosaur battle, perfect for families and kids.Extremely fast playBeautiful artworkEasy to learnInteresting challenge modeRelies on dice luckCan be too chaoticRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for prehistoric chaos worthy of a movie! Roar-a-Saurus is the kind of game you take out of the box and start rolling dice immediately. Featuring beautiful and colorful artwork, it puts you and your friends in the role of dinosaurs in a frantic battle. The real charm here is the versatility: if the crew wants something light, there's the 'Easy' mode, where you just roll the dice as fast as possible to attack, heal, or cause mayhem. But if you're looking for something more strategic, the 'Challenge' mode steps up, allowing you to customize your dinosaur with Power-Ups. You can build a full-on offensive monster or an almost unbeatable defensive tank. Don't let the simplicity fool you, though; since the game runs in real-time, speed is everything. You can't spend minutes analyzing the board while your neighbor is already attacking you. It's a game of dexterity and reflexes that keeps everyone engaged, from grandkids to grandparents, ensuring laughs and a few roars of frustration when a die doesn't cooperate. It's fast, it's loud, and it's perfect for warming up the night before a heavier game or for a quick session between meals.

## FAQ
### How long does a game take?
It's super quick! On average, about 15 minutes per round.

### Is it too hard for kids?
Not at all! The 'Easy' mode is designed to be simple and fun for little ones.

### How many players can play?
From 2 to 5 players having a blast.

### Is there much strategy involved?
In challenge mode, yes, with dino customization, but the main focus is speed.

### Do I need to be able to read?
Not much, as the icons on the dice make it very easy to understand.

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