Dice Kingdoms

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 201 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • replayability
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Dice Kingdoms is a unique blend of board game and RPG elements. You build and manage your own kingdom, using dice to perform actions and make decisions. Recruit heroes, build structures, and overcome challenges to expand and strengthen your kingdom. With a variety of game modes and deep customization, Dice Kingdoms offers endless replayability and strategic depth.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

82%
Audience ScoreBased on 201 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Fun and engaging gameplay that combines strategy with RNG elements, making each session unique.
  • Great for playing with friends, offering a casual yet competitive atmosphere reminiscent of board games.
  • Charming graphics and simple mechanics make it easy to learn, while still providing depth for strategic planning.
  • The game suffers from balance issues, particularly with RNG disasters that can lead to frustrating losses.
  • Limited player base makes finding online matches difficult, reducing the overall multiplayer experience.
  • Content feels sparse, with many features locked behind a paywall, leading to a sense of unfinished gameplay.
  • gameplay24 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics, including resource management, strategic planning, and a unique simultaneous turn system that offers a refreshing alternative to lengthy sessions typical of similar games. While the game features a steep learning curve and some reliance on luck, it provides a satisfying experience with charming visuals and a variety of competitive elements. However, some players find the gameplay loop lacking in excitement and suggest improvements to the tutorial and resource management aspects.

    • “Good game, a bit of a learning curve but good game mechanics and enjoyable each iteration.”
    • “The core mechanics, the building, planning, the dice, it's all really fun and an overall interesting concept.”
    • “The game's mechanics are extremely simple to learn and understand, but that doesn't mean it lacks depth.”
    • “This creates gameplay that encourages gambling for as many resources as possible while trying to avoid the many consequences that may follow.”
    • “I want to like it, the gameplay is rather complicated and the natural disaster mechanic is more of a detraction than a benefit.”
    • “I have changed my mind; this game was very promising, but its current gameplay loop tends towards turtle-like play.”
  • graphics9 mentions

    The graphics of the game are praised for their impressive depth and charming minimalist art style, which effectively brings the world to life. Players appreciate the balance between aesthetics and gameplay, noting that the visuals enhance the overall experience and contribute to high replayability.

    • “Extremely impressive depth, a good art style, good music, and good balance.”
    • “Good idea with fine graphics that kept me going to try better and better.”
    • “The game's graphics are simple yet made in a fashion that brings the world to life.”
  • replayability7 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate its depth and variety, particularly with different civilizations, others find it lacking when played solo or without friends. The minimalist art style and engaging mechanics contribute to replayability for some, but several reviews highlight a lack of depth and limited long-term engagement.

    • “This is a really great value game for people who love civilization and other world builder or turn-based strategy games; lots of replayability and surprising depth so far.”
    • “Fun minimalist art style and loads of replayability.”
    • “Fun, difficult, interesting, and replayable.”
    • “The game is nice and neat, which drew me in initially, but there's little replayability when not playing with friends, resulting in it being the game I've played the least.”
    • “Zero depth or replayability, and fake civilization variety behind an unlock screen to entice you so you pass the refund deadline.”
    • “Currently though it's fun and playable, but it does not have endless replayability.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its impressive depth and variety, with each civilization featuring unique musical themes that complement their distinct architectural styles, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Extremely impressive depth, a good art style, good music, and good balance.”
    • “I also like the different civilizations - they each have their own music and architecture, which is a nice touch.”
  • story2 mentions

    The reviews indicate that the game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.

    • “There is no story to speak of.”
    • “The narrative is completely absent.”
    • “The game lacks any meaningful storyline.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find grinding enjoyable in the early stages of the game, but it tends to become tedious as they progress. The recent change allowing players to earn gold from battles against AI and friends has reduced the need for grinding in quick play modes.

    • “It's fun in the early game but becomes tedious in the later game.”
    • “Now we can get gold from fighting only AI and friends, no more grinding quick play for gold.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is enjoyable and engaging, but it lacks proper optimization for ultra-wide monitors, resulting in black bars on 21:9 displays.

    • “Nice, simple, interesting, and fun game, but it isn't optimized for ultra-wide monitors, so on my 21:9 monitor, I have black bars.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by moments of unexpected irony, such as experiencing instant karma after mocking a friend, which adds a playful and comedic element to the gameplay.

    • “I laughed at him, then proceeded to get hit by two meteors a few turns later... instant karma for laughing at my friend.”
    • “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me in stitches throughout the game.”
    • “Every time I thought I had seen it all, the game threw another hilarious twist my way!”
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Play time

18hMedian play time
15hAverage play time
10-20hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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