6.9
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Ludopedia
6.3
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BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you enjoy quick roll-and-write games, especially those you can play solo or with a group without much fuss, Rolling America is a great choice! It's the kind of game you pick up to relax, but it still makes you think a little.
Highlights
- Fast and easy to learn
- Great for solo play
- Small and portable
- Simple rules, yet challenging
Keep in mind
- Can become repetitive
- Relies on dice luck
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Grab your pencil and your map of the United States, because Rolling America is here to challenge you! This game is one of those "multiplayer solitaire" gems we love: everyone gets their own map, rolls their own dice, but all playing together (or rather, side-by-side). The concept is straightforward: you draw two six-sided dice from a bag (containing 6 colored dice and 1 clear one) and roll them. With the numbers rolled, you must fill in the corresponding states on your map. If the blue die shows a 4, you mark a blue state with the number 4. If the clear die shows a 5, you can place it in any state! The catch is that adjacent states cannot have numbers with a difference greater than 1. If you can't place a number without breaking this rule, that state gets an X. And hey, you can use the clear die for any color, and colored dice can be treated as another color three times per game. Oh, and Alaska and Hawaii are the "free states," where you can place any number without worrying about neighbors! There are two extra aids: "guard" (ignore the neighbor rule three times) and "dupe" (use a die twice in the same region). The game lasts for 8 rounds, and whoever has the fewest X's at the end wins. It's a quick game, easy to learn, and tests your planning and adaptation skills with each roll.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Gamewright
Designer
Hisashi Hayashi
Community
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3,968owners
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20want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can participate?
The game is designed as "multiplayer solitaire," meaning you can play with as many people as you like, as each player uses their own map. The official count is 1 to 99 players!
How long does a game take?
A game is super fast, usually taking around 15 minutes. Perfect for fitting into any schedule!
What is the complexity of the game?
The complexity is quite low! The rules are easy to grasp, making it accessible for most players, from beginners to experienced gamers.
What comes in the box?
You'll find United States maps for each player, six-sided dice (colored and one clear), and a bag to hold them. And of course, a rulebook.
Is it a game of luck or strategy?
It has a good balance! The dice rolls bring in the luck element, but how you manage the numbers and plan your next moves on the map is where the strategy comes into play.
Is it good for playing alone?
Absolutely! It's classified as a solo game, so the individual experience is one of its strong points. You compete against yourself to achieve the best score.
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