Dice Throne: Season Two – Gunslinger v. Samurai

A fighting-game duel with dice: Gunslinger against Samurai, each with a unique five-dice kit.

Designers: Manny Trembley, Nate Chatellier
Published by: Roxley
Editions by: Lucky Duck Games, Lavka Games, BoardM Factory, Grimspire

Dice Throne: Season Two – Gunslinger v. Samurai (2018) is a standalone two-player box in the Dice Throne series, so you can play without any other heroes. Each of you rolls your hero's own five dice and uses them to attack and trigger abilities. Combat points go on cards that give permanent upgrades, apply status effects or twist dice, even your opponent's. The two heroes in this box feel completely different, which keeps rematches fresh. It is a quick forty-minute duel with a fighting-game feel. If you want teams of three or two, you can add more heroes later.

Each hero has a unique set of five diceCards upgrade, afflict and twist diceStandalone for two, expandable to teams

Who it's for

You want a quick two-player dice duel with distinct heroes, and you like the idea of buying more heroes later.

Not for you if…

You want three or more players straight out of this box, or a game without take-that.

Vibe's take

Fast, tactical and mean in a friendly way. You chase combos with your dice, hold your breath on the last roll, and mess with your opponent's.