
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,044
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Fate of the Elder Gods
- 1–4 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Carnival: Wild! Die
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Carnival: Wild! Die is an expansion for Carnival released in 2011 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Christopher Kirkman and Cherilyn Joy Lee Kirkman and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
NOTE: The Carnival: Wild! Die is an expansion for the base Carnival game. In the regular (base) Carnival game, players roll three dice and choose two of them to assign to the tableau and take the assigned actions based on the the value rolled: 1 = Deck Draw 2 = Discard Draw 3 = Hand Draw 4 = Hand Trade 5 = Midway Trade 6 = Midway Steal The Carnival: Wild! Die a way to add even more re-playability to Carnival. This die can REPLACE one of the three used in the base game. It is rolled with the two other regular dice. If Wild! Die lands on values 1-5, then the regular actions associated with the value can be performed. However, if the "!" side (this is where the "6" normally is) is rolled, then any value can be assigned to it and that action taken!
Carnival: Wild! Die supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Carnival: Wild! Die is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Carnival: Wild! Die for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Carnival: Wild! Die has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Carnival: Wild! Die belongs to these categories: Dice and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Carnival: Wild! Die are: Christopher Kirkman and Cherilyn Joy Lee Kirkman. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Carnival: Wild! Die as an expansion for Carnival. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Carnival to use it. Check that your edition of Carnival is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.