
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,140
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Kinoko
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2022

2022
Rules assistance for DREBO
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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DREBO is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Tim Rogasch and Ronald Hild and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
Turn and tilt the dice in the way that suits you best... The tactical dice game for people with bad luck! Everyone has their own playing sheet on which they cross off their results. Together you tilt and push the dice over the game board and try to be the first to reach 3 Drebos. Every time you turn the dice, and perhaps use a special ability first, you can cross off a square on your block that corresponds to the colour and number of the dice square. There are row and colour combos. To do this, you must either have 5 crosses in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal row, or have 5 crossed squares of the same colour. You must announce each DREBO aloud and cross it off on your game board. It is common to show more enthusiasm with each additional DREBO, to shout louder and even to jump up at the end! DREBO is an entertaining dice game for the whole family. With 8 different playing sheets and 2 game boards, it can be combined again and again. Due to high interactivity, there is no waiting time during the moves of the others.
DREBO 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 DREBO is 15–30 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 DREBO for ages 7 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.
DREBO has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
DREBO belongs to these categories: Dice. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. 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 DREBO are: Tim Rogasch and Ronald Hild. 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 DREBO 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.