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Knucklebones: Cult of the Lamb Dice Game
2023
Rules assistance for Knucklebones: Cult of the Lamb Dice Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.
Rules assistant for Knucklebones: Cult of the Lamb Dice Game
For 2 players
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Knucklebones: Cult of the Lamb Dice Game is a board game released in 2023 for 2 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Knucklebones is a dice game of risk and reward, created originally within the videogame 'Cult of the Lamb'. It has since been adapted in limited-run official sets as well as fan-made boards to keep the dice-rolling fun going! How to play: The game consists of two 3x3 boards, each belonging to their respective player. On a player's turn, they roll a single 6-sided die, and must place it in a column on their board. A filled column does not accept any more dice. Each player's score, which is the sum of all the dice values on their board. If a player places multiple dice of the same value in the same column, the score awarded for each of those dice is multiplied by the number of dice of the same value in that column. When a player places a die, all dice of the same value in the corresponding column of the opponent's board gets destroyed. Players can use this to destroy their opponent's high-scoring combos. The game ends when either player completely fills up their 3x3 board. The player with the higher score wins.
Editions
- Knucklebones: Cult of the Lamb Dice GameENDevolver Digital, Lost in Cult, Massive Monster2026
- Knucklebones: Cult of the Lamb Dice GameENMassive Monster2023
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Publishers
- Devolver Digital
- Massive Monster
- Lost in Cult
Questions and answers
Knucklebones: Cult of the Lamb Dice Game supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Knucklebones: Cult of the Lamb Dice Game is 5–15 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 Knucklebones: Cult of the Lamb Dice Game 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.
Knucklebones: Cult of the Lamb Dice Game 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.
Knucklebones: Cult of the Lamb Dice Game belongs to these categories: Dice and Video Game Theme. 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 catalogue lists Knucklebones: Cult of the Lamb Dice Game 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.