
- BGG rating
- 5.0
Dice Age Alpha Edition: Blue Tide series
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 2012

2012
Rules assistance for Dice Age Alpha Edition: Fundamental series
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Dice Age Alpha Edition: Fundamental series is a board game released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Tristan Convert and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling.
Unbalanced, designer's toy dice. They can be used in different specific games, of skill (totem game), of strategy (the War of the Lords), of risk-taking (The Crown of Lords), as divination device or as dominoes... Our players come up with new games and rules all the time. Components: Dice (24 different dice in the Fundamental series), Dice Pouch. Unique Game Aspect: Unbalanced and artistic handmade dice that can be played in different ways.
Dice Age Alpha Edition: Fundamental series 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 Dice Age Alpha Edition: Fundamental series is 15 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 Dice Age Alpha Edition: Fundamental series for ages 10 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.
Dice Age Alpha Edition: Fundamental series has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Dice Age Alpha Edition: Fundamental series belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and 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 Dice Age Alpha Edition: Fundamental series are: Tristan Convert. 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 Dice Age Alpha Edition: Fundamental series as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.