Dice Town

**Dice Town Game Description** In Dice Town, the fun begins when each player receives a cup with five poker dice and the starting amount of eight dollars. The challenge is clear: as you roll the dice, you'll try to form the best possible poker hand. With each roll, you'll have the chance to dominate strategic locations in the city, which offer valuable actions to leverage your victory. The turns are dynamic. First, everyone shakes their glasses and rolls the dice, always leaving one of them aside. Then they repeat the process with the remaining dice until all five are on the table. An interesting strategy is to keep more than one dice, remembering that each additional dice costs one dollar. A touch of luck and cunning is essential to excel at this game! The interactions between the players bring a unique energy. I remember a game in which a friend spent a few turns in a row trying to draw lots. The tension and camaraderie grew with each turn, making the experience even more memorable. If you're looking for an immersive gaming experience that combines luck and strategy, Dice Town is the perfect choice. Join us and find out who will be the true master of this town!

Age 8 + 60 min 2 to 5 players

Artists: PierĂ´;

Designers: Bruno Cathala; Ludovic Maublanc

Date: 2009

Note: 6.8

Mechanics: Collecting Sets, Variable phase order, Get the Leader, Data Scrolling, Simultaneous Action Selection

Topics: Wild West

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME

The main objective of Dice Town is to accumulate as much money as possible at the end of the game, using dice to create combinations that allow you to conquer properties, win bonus cards and even steal your opponents' income. Each turn is a new opportunity for strategy, where players must decide whether to bet on their best combinations or try to bluff their way into dominating the town and walking away with the biggest fortune. The interaction and competition between the participants makes each game unique and full of twists and turns, guaranteeing plenty of laughs and tense moments.

Tips for playing

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Dice Town:

  • Concentrate on getting as many gold cards as possible. They are essential for securing points and winning the match.
  • Bet on properties! They may seem unprofitable at first, but over time and with a good number of them, you'll get a good advantage over your opponents.
  • Don't underestimate the power of the Saloon. Being able to choose the so-called Mayor can change the course of the game in your favor!
  • Remember to use the effects of the lawmen cards. They can be the key to stealing important cards from other players.
  • Manage your dice well. Although luck is a factor, strategy in choosing which dice to keep can determine victory.
  • Never lose sight of the bank. Being the sheriff can be advantageous for collecting money from other players.
  • Observe your opponents' play and adapt your strategy. Flexibility is crucial for taking other players by surprise.

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GAME mechanics

  • Simultaneous Action Selection - All players carry out their actions at the same time, choosing which data to keep before revealing their decisions. This creates a tense and strategic environment, where anticipating your opponents' moves can make all the difference.
  • Collecting Sets - During the game, players try to form the best poker hand using customized dice. Each specific set of dice grants different rewards, such as gold, dollars or property cards, encouraging strategic dice collecting throughout the rounds.
  • Variable Phase Order - The game is divided into several phases, such as mining, banking or confrontations in the hall. The order and effect of the phases can change as the game progresses, keeping the matches dynamic and unpredictable.
  • Data Scrolling - Players roll poker dice using special cups. The ability to choose which dice to re-roll is essential to optimizing the results of your hands, making the process a mixture of luck and cunning.
  • Get the Leader - Offensive strategies against score leaders are common, adding an element of uncertainty and fierce competition. This occurs mainly with cards and actions that aim to make it difficult for other players to take the lead, keeping the game balanced and immersive.

Game components

See all the items in the game below Dice Town:

  • Colored data
  • Action cards
  • Player parts
  • Game board
  • Punctuation markers
  • Gold tokens

Additional Information

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