Dice Town
2–5 players • 45 min • ages 8+ • Ludovic Maublanc • 2008
- Designer
- Ludovic Maublanc · Bruno Cathala
- Publisher
- Matagot
- First published
- 2008
- Players
- 2–5 players
- Playing time
- 45 min
- Age
- 8+
How it plays
Dice Town plays 2–5 players, takes about 45 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
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Where it came from
Dice Town was released in 2008 by the French publisher Matagot, representing a distinct entry in the wave of board games from the late 2000s that sought to blend the tactile satisfaction of dice-rolling with the strategic depth of card and board games. Designed by Ludovic Maublanc, the game was crafted to emulate the chaotic, high-stakes atmosphere of the American Old West, utilizing a unique mechanism where players roll custom poker dice to resolve actions and compete for control over various locations in a town setting.
The visual identity of Dice Town was brought to life by illustrator Piérô, whose expressive, cartoon-inspired artwork was instrumental in defining the game's approachable and humorous tone. Upon its release, it was well-received by the gaming community for its fast-paced nature and the clever way it balanced luck with player agency, eventually earning a nomination for the 2009 Games Magazine Game of the Year. Its success established it as a staple of the 'gateway game' category, helping to introduce casual players to modern hobby gaming mechanics.
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About Dice Town
Dice Town is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–5 players • 45 min • ages 8+ • Ludovic Maublanc • 2008. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Dice Town?
Dice Town is a board game for 2–5 players, running about 45 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Dice Town for?
Dice Town is built for 2–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Dice Town take to play?
A game of Dice Town is listed at about 45 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Dice Town for?
Dice Town lists a minimum age of 8. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Dice Town?
Dice Town was designed by Ludovic Maublanc and Bruno Cathala. It's published by Matagot. The catalog gives its publication year as 2008.
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