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Dicenstein
2017
Rules assistance for Dicenstein
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 45–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for Dicenstein
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Dicenstein is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Tom McGinty and Chris Fernandez and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
What if the power to grant life was used on the best parts of the world’s most infamous monsters? What if you knew this secret? Would you make the world a better place, or just a better place … for you? Dicenstein lets you dig up body parts, use them to build a monster, then use that monster to attack your rivals’ monsters, all the while assembling a monster army for world domination. It features heaps of dice rolling and constant decision-making to better your monster and your parts collection. You have to balance creating your monster army (which means spending body parts) with creating the best monster possible (which means hoarding monster parts). The monsters are constructed by rolling monster part dice and assembling them onto a slab in your lab. Each monster has its own unique ability - combine multiple monsters to get more abilities!
Editions
- DicensteinenPetersen Games2015
Designers
Publishers
- Petersen Games
Questions and answers
Dicenstein 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 Dicenstein is 45–90 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 Dicenstein for ages 14 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.
Dicenstein has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Dicenstein belongs to these categories: Humor, Dice, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, 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 Dicenstein are: Tom McGinty and Chris Fernandez. 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 Dicenstein 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.