
- BGG rank
- BGG #18,229
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Dice of Pirates
- 2–6 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2018

2016
Rules assistance for Dice of Crowns
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Dice of Crowns is a board game released in 2016 for 2–6 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Sean Epperson and Brander "Badger" Roullett and its main mechanics are Take That, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling.
The old king is dead, and his crown must be yours! Unfortunately, all the other houses of the kingdom have the same idea. It is time to take matters into your own hands. For each treacherous step, is a roll of the dice... Quick Play Rules: Players take turns rolling up to 7 dice. Each die represents the results of scheming to claim the throne. Matching dice have varying effects Winning the Game: The first player to earn 3 Claim Tokens is crowned the new ruler!
Dice of Crowns supports 2–6 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 of Crowns is 10–20 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 of Crowns for ages 8 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 of Crowns has a complexity rating of 1.1 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 of Crowns belongs to these categories: Dice. Its main mechanics are Take That, Push Your Luck, 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 of Crowns are: Sean Epperson and Brander "Badger" Roullett. 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 of Crowns 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.