
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Dice Splice: Pearls Expansion Set
- 1–6 players
- 10–30 min
- 2021

2021
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Dice Splice is a board game 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.
A dicey game of cunning and balance! On your turn, roll your hand of seven dice and attempt to balance them onto a central hoard of dice towers according to dice splicing rules. There are two ways to win - if you can splice all seven dice in one turn victory is yours (if not you top up your hand to seven for your next turn). As the towers grow, they are more likely to topple - if you are the last sucessful splicer before a collapse you win at the expense of somepoor soul who had to splice dice on a very rickety hoard. Planks may be placed at any time during a turn - they can be used to make the dice tower hoard more stable or to block opponents moves. -description from designer
Dice Splice 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 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 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 has a complexity rating of 1.0 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 Splice belongs to these categories: Dice, Action / Dexterity, and Pirates. 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 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 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.