
- BGG rank
- BGG #275
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Nations
- 1–5 players
- 40–200 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2013

Rules assistance for Nations: The Dice Game – Unrest
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Nations: The Dice Game – Unrest is an expansion for Nations: The Dice Game released in 2017 for 1–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Rustan Håkansson and Nina Håkansson and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
Description from the publisher: Beware! Unrest may manifest itself in the worst possible situation. New benefits await the Nations that act quickly. Build the greatest Nation from your unique starting conditions! Unrest, the first big expansion for Nations: The Dice Game, includes eight new nations. Four additional new concepts are included: Green dice - Unrest (which makes dice rolling a bit more challenging), Star rerolls (these respond to dice showing Unrest icons), Bonus tiles (something else to aim for each round), and Pass first tiles (get more benefits). Together with the 36 new Progress cards, the replayability is increased significantly. This expansion is recommended when you are experienced with the base game.
Nations: The Dice Game – Unrest supports 1–4 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 Nations: The Dice Game – Unrest is 20–40 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 Nations: The Dice Game – Unrest 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.
Nations: The Dice Game – Unrest has a complexity rating of 2.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Nations: The Dice Game – Unrest belongs to these categories: Dice, Expansion for Base-game, and Civilization. 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 Nations: The Dice Game – Unrest are: Rustan Håkansson and Nina Håkansson. 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 Nations: The Dice Game – Unrest as an expansion for Nations: The Dice Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Nations: The Dice Game to use it. Check that your edition of Nations: The Dice Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.