
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,983
- BGG rating
- 5.5
Daemon Dice
- 2–8 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2013

Rules assistance for Dragon Dice (Fourth Edition): Deadlands Expansion
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Dragon Dice (Fourth Edition): Deadlands Expansion is an expansion for Dragon Dice (Fourth Edition) released in 2017 for 2–6 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Lester Smith and Chris 'Shep' Shepperson and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Die Icon Resolution.
The Deadlands minor terrains are black and ivory. By giving up a maneuver attempt, you can add these to any terrain (ivory matches all colors). That adds black to the terrain color for your army only! 4 dice in this set, 1 of each type.
Dragon Dice (Fourth Edition): Deadlands Expansion 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 Dragon Dice (Fourth Edition): Deadlands Expansion is 30–60 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 Dragon Dice (Fourth Edition): Deadlands Expansion for ages 10 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.
Dragon Dice (Fourth Edition): Deadlands Expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Collectible Components. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Die Icon Resolution. 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 Dragon Dice (Fourth Edition): Deadlands Expansion are: Lester Smith and Chris 'Shep' Shepperson. 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 Dragon Dice (Fourth Edition): Deadlands Expansion as an expansion for Dragon Dice (Fourth Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dragon Dice (Fourth Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Dragon Dice (Fourth Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.