
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,514
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Pirates of Penryn
- 2–5 players
- 45–120 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Dice Splice: Pearls Expansion Set
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Dice Splice: Pearls Expansion Set is an expansion for Dice Splice released in 2021 for 1–6 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Caitlin Russell and its main mechanics are Stacking and Balancing.
Extend your Dice Splice gameplay with these glistening pearls! This ‘ansom set comes with three pearl dice, a printed dice bag and an extended set o’ rules to bring even more peril to yer game. description from the publisher
Dice Splice: Pearls Expansion Set supports 1–6 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 Splice: Pearls Expansion Set is 10–30 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 Dice Splice: Pearls Expansion Set for ages 5 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 Splice: Pearls Expansion Set belongs to these categories: Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Stacking and Balancing. 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 Splice: Pearls Expansion Set are: Caitlin Russell. 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 Splice: Pearls Expansion Set as an expansion for Dice Splice. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dice Splice to use it. Check that your edition of Dice Splice is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.