
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,006
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game
- 1–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021

2019
Rules assistance for Die Hard: The Nakatomi Heist Board Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Die Hard: The Nakatomi Heist Board Game is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 15 and up. It was designed by Sean Fletcher and Patrick Marino and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
Die Hard: The Nakatomi Heist Board Game uses one-versus-many, asymmetric gameplay to pit protagonist John McClane against others acting as thieves who are co-operating to foil the hero's plan, which is to save the hostages in the iconic Nakatomi Plaza high-rise. Movie buffs and hobby game enthusiasts will appreciate the game's distinct homage to the 1988 film, which packs rules and gameplay to the air vents with callbacks to Die Hard’s most memorable scenes, characters, and events.
Die Hard: The Nakatomi Heist Board Game 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 Die Hard: The Nakatomi Heist Board Game is 60–90 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 Die Hard: The Nakatomi Heist Board Game for ages 15 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.
Die Hard: The Nakatomi Heist Board Game has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Die Hard: The Nakatomi Heist Board Game belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Die Hard: The Nakatomi Heist Board Game are: Sean Fletcher and Patrick Marino. 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 Die Hard: The Nakatomi Heist Board Game 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.