In dice placement, drafting and management games, your dice act as workers, resources or action selection. You roll, draft, and adjust their values to make the best of what luck gives you, and honestly, that mix of planning and chance is what makes these games feel so alive.
Some examples of dice management games are The White Castle, Tiletum and Genotype.
Theocratia – Managing Civilizations From the Clouds
In Theocratia, players take on the role of powerful alien beings watching a distant world from somewhere far beyond the stars. And if you have all the time in the universe, well… you have to find something to do. In…
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Dirt & Dust – Not Just About Going Fast
In the past few years, we’ve seen plenty of racing games appear on our tables. You might know Heat or Downforce, both games that capture the tension of racing where planning, timing, and the right decisions matter just as much…
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Trismegistus: Roll & Write – A Lighter Lab, Same Old Magic
In Trismegistus: Roll & Write, you take on the role of an ambitious alchemist, trying to master the art of transmutation. The goal is simple enough on paper: manipulate the four classical elements and create the philosopher’s stone. In practice,…
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The Great Harbor – Dicey Decisions in Roman Waters
As the governor of a thriving Roman colony on the Mediterranean, you’re in charge of building ships, managing resources, and establishing trade with powerful cities across the sea. Your success depends on careful planning, shrewd trading, and a bit of…
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Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age – Dicey Decisions and Epic Combos
Step into the ancient world of Crete, where four powerful Minoan clans are vying for supremacy. Their goal? To leave a lasting legacy on the Minoan civilization. The fate of Crete lies in their hands, as one clan will rise…
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The White Castle – A Compact Box with a Grand Strategic Challenge
In the serene gardens of The White Castle, under the vigilant gaze of the Daimyo, a subtle yet fierce competition unfolds. Gardeners meticulously care for the ponds, warriors stand alert, and courtiers throng the entrance, all serving the castle’s various…
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Sagrada’s Glory: Expanding the Stained Glass Saga
Sagrada has become a modern classic in the world of board games, and as the game has grown in popularity, so has the number of expansions designed to enrich the gaming experience. Today, we delve into the Glory expansion, one…
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Solar Sphere – Building, Battling, and Balancing Morale
In the quest to attain interstellar civilization status, humanity is set on a mission to harness the solar system’s energy by constructing a monumental structure, the solar sphere. As a captain, you are employed by the colossal interstellar corporation to…
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Walking in Burano: Roll & Write – Capturing Venice in Dice
Immerse yourself in the delightful world of Venice with ‘Walking in Burano: Roll & Write,’ where each player transforms into a decorator, breathing life into houses with an array of colors using dice. The more appealing your creations are, the…
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Castellans of Valeria: Construct, Control, Conquer
In Castellans of Valeria, players are vying to become the Castellan of the city of Kosk. Their mission is to manage the city’s growth by gathering resources, developing districts, and earning influence with the guilds. The game is played over…
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