Tested by K-Tipp: Dice games in comparison
30.9.2016
Translation: machine translated
K-Tipp has tested and evaluated several dice games. Among the test candidates, you are sure to find some that you might like.
Heckmeck am Bratwurmeck
Tiles with a number and a quantity of fried worms printed on them are placed in the centre. If you roll one of the numbers on the 8 dice, you can take the token. Each time you roll the dice, you must put all dice with the same number to one side. Further identical numbers from later throws may not be added. If in your next roll you only have numbers that you have already put to one side, this counts as a miss. The appeal of the game according to K-Tipp: "A dice game for gamblers. You're constantly asking yourself: Should I stop after this roll? Or carry on and hope to roll a number that hasn't been rolled yet?" The game remains exciting until the end, because even if you're unlucky at the start, you can still win at the end. The game is packaged small and you only need the 16 counters and 8 dice. This makes it very practical to take with you.
Story Cubes
The game can be played alone or with several players (maximum 6). On your turn, you roll all 9 dice. Symbols, animals and objects are depicted on the dice. Now you have to tell a story based on these pictures, which must be completed after the ninth dice. K-Tipp writes: "Story Cubes is not about winning, but about creativity. New stories are constantly being created." Thanks to the small pack, Story Cubes is an ideal travel game. The various game themes, from travelling to comics, provide additional variety.
YAY!
You roll 3 dice on a field with 8x8 printed squares. Using a coloured pencil, write the sum of the numbers rolled in one of the squares that touches one of the dice. The tricky thing is that your sum must be higher than the numbers in the neighbouring squares. Lower numbers are then cancelled. The aim is to have as many uncrossed numbers as possible on the square. K-Tipp finds: "Original mix of luck and skill. You not only have to roll certain numbers, but also throw the dice in the right places."
Bang! The Dice Game
As in the original card game, players fight duels as lawmen and bandits in the Wild West. These are fought with dice. The dice decide whether Indians attack you, dynamite explodes or you can relax with a beer. K-Tipp states: "There are fewer actions possible than in the card game. This makes it quicker to play, which is great fun in larger groups." The game is suitable for 3 to 8 players and is ideal to take with you.
Qwixx
Each player has a small block with 4 coloured rows of numbers in front of them. The aim of the game is to tick the numbers in the 4 rows by rolling the necessary sums. These must be filled from left to right. A special and therefore entertaining feature is that you can use the dice result even if you don't roll the dice yourself. The game is over when the number on the far right is ticked in 2 of the 4 rows. K-Tipp emphasises: "After each roll, you are spoilt for choice: Which combination of dice do I take? In which row do I tick the number?" It's also worth checking again and again to see which rows the other players will soon be able to complete. All you need to play are the included blocks and the 6 dice, ideal for travelling.
Las Vegas
Game in the city of gamblers: There are 6 casinos in this game, numbered from 1-6. Players roll 8 dice, decide on a number and place all dice with this number on the corresponding casino. Whoever has placed the most dice on a casino wins the money that the casino is worth. The game is over after around 15 minutes. In addition to luck with the dice, you also need to carefully consider which casino you invest in, i.e. which dice you place. K-Tipp's verdict: "The game is a particularly successful mix of simple rules and lots of fun."
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Irene Portmann
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Irene.Portmann@digitecgalaxus.chI love the strategy game “The Settlers of Catan”, the Ravensburger puzzle “Colourful Cupcakes” and the pink fluffy unicorn that sits on my desk (a birthday present from my workmates). Not only do I have a weakness for toys, I also get excited about good food and comedy TV shows.