
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Epic Roll: Veteran Pack
- 2–3 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2016

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Epic Roll is a board game released in 2015 for 2–3 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jon Nord and Matt Nord and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Dice Rolling.
Epic Roll is a quick-playing, dice-based, fantasy board game. While portable and simple to learn, Epic Roll also provides players with numerous strategic decisions and gambles. The result is a game enjoyable for young or casual players, as well as experienced fantasy gamers. Players each take the role of a questing hero, battling through hordes of undead and vying to be the first to defeat the fearsome Lich. Players must balance speed and caution as they combat deadly monsters, collect treasures, and race one another towards their ultimate showdown. Epic Roll is suitable for 2-3 players, with games lasting anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes.
Epic Roll supports 2–3 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 Epic Roll is 15–20 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 Epic Roll 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.
Epic Roll has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Epic Roll belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck 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 Epic Roll are: Jon Nord and Matt Nord. 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 Epic Roll 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.