
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,607
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Expedition Sumatra: Dadu Dadu
2–4 players20 min2011

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Kazaam Dice is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Britta Stöckmann and Jens Jahnke and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
Master Ambrosius wanders around his vast home, observing his apprentices with satisfaction. He smiles, seeing how hard they work, calling into being new homunculi and performing daring alchemical experiments. As soon as the doors close behind the dignified alchemist, however, a ruthless competition begins between the younger adepts of the Art. They compete for ingredients, formulas and secrets. The homunculi belonging to the apprentices run around the whole abode, performing pressing tasks in a fight for the title of the best alchemist of their generation. Kazaam Dice is a dynamic dice game for 2-4 players, taking on the roles of young alchemists. By strategically using their slim resources, they are trying to succeed in their own experiments and interfere with their enemies' plans at the same time. The exciting gameplay and easy, modern and elastic rules make Kazaam Dice a perfect game for the whole family. Compete for the title of the best pupil of Master Ambrosius!
Kazaam Dice 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 Kazaam Dice is 15 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 Kazaam Dice for ages 6 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.
Kazaam Dice has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Kazaam Dice belongs to these categories: Fantasy. Its main mechanics are 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 Kazaam Dice are: Britta Stöckmann and Jens Jahnke. 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 Kazaam 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.