
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,485
- BGG rating
- 5.4
Penny Arcade: Paint The Line ECG – Red Tide
- 2 players
- 35 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2012

Rules assistance for Geek Dice
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Geek Dice is a board game released in 2013 for 2–5 players and ages 5 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Rock-Paper-Scissors.
GEEK DICE (Dice games) adds Lizard and Spock to the classic game of Rock-Paper-Scissors for an incredibly fun and geeky experience. Players can try to calculate or analyze all they want, but GEEK DICE comes down to chance... and some old fashioned luck! Each player receives 1 die and an equal number of chips Each player antes up 1 chip at the beginning of each round All players roll the dice simultaneously Consult the chart to see if there is a clear winner or draw When a draw occurs the players involved continue rolling off Losers are eliminated until the next round The winner is allowed a chance to roll the Atom to claim the pot. If the pot is not won it continues to grow A new round begins The last player with chips wins the game
Geek Dice supports 2–5 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 catalogue lists Geek Dice for ages 5 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.
Geek Dice has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Geek Dice belongs to these categories: Humor and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Rock-Paper-Scissors. 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 catalogue lists Geek Dice 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.