Dice Miner cover
2021BGG rank #1,356

Dice Miner

by Joshua DeBonis, Nikola Risteski · Atlas Games

Browsing is free. Ask BoardGameBrain about this game when rules coverage is ready.

Players1–4
Time20–30m
ComplexityLight
Age10+

About the game

What is Dice Miner?

The Dwarves once lived beneath three mighty mountains. After centuries of war they defeated their age-old enemies the Dragons. Moving to the surface, the Dwarves built magnificent cities and won renown for their heartening beer. But the Dragons have returned. Now, the Dwarves must remember their roots, clear old tunnels, and return to ancient caverns while fighting their primeval foes. In each of three rounds, custom dice are rolled onto the mountain. You are a Dwarf hero, drafting dice for your hoard. Scores are tallied after each round before you re-roll your dice and the mountain is refilled. Ultimately, Dice Miner is a game about drafting the dice you covet, adding them to your hoard, and pushing your luck to build massive combos and score as many points as you can.

How it plays

Mechanics

Dice RollingOpen DraftingVariable Player Powers

On the shelf

Categories

DiceFantasy

Questions players ask

Questions to bring to BoardGameBrain

  • How do setup and the first turn work in Dice Miner?
  • When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
  • How should the table resolve an unusual timing or rules interaction?