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Lowdown Dice Game
2019
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- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Lowdown Dice Game is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Emmorie Jossie and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Paper-and-Pencil.
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About the game
In the Lowdown Dice Game, players attempt to get the lowest score possible by rolling color and number dice and filling in the results on their individual player boards using the included dry-erase markers. On your turn you roll 4 dice - two number dice and two color dice. At the same time, the player to your left rolls 2 dice, a color die and a number die and keeps the results hidden from you. You must choose either a) take a color and number die from the four you rolled, or b) take the mystery dice rolled by the player to your left. Whichever you take, you must write the number you selected in a space matching the color you selected on your player board. The remaining players then each choose a color and number combination from the remaining dice and write that on their board. Remember, the higher the value of the die, the more points it's worth (and you want the lowest score possible). If you ever manage to create a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row of numbers that are either 3-of-a-kind or 3 numbers that add up to 10, you get to cross out that row, reducing their value to zero. The game ends when any one player completely fills in two of their three grids, then all players add up the total value of the numbers showing on their boards. The player with the lowest score wins.
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Publishers
- Mattel, Inc.
Questions and answers
Lowdown Dice Game 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 Lowdown Dice Game 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 Lowdown Dice Game 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.
Lowdown 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.
Lowdown Dice Game belongs to these categories: Number and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Lowdown Dice Game are: Emmorie Jossie. 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 Lowdown 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.