
- BGG rank
- BGG #691
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Atlantis Rising (Second Edition)
- 1–7 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2019

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

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Ninja Dice: Location Cards is an expansion for Ninja Dice released in 2013 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Dice Rolling.
Ninja Dice: Locations is the first supplement for Ninja Dice, the push-your-luck dice game where dice placement matters. This expansion contains 24 location cards which enhance gameplay by adding scenario based challenges that tell a story: Sabotage the Akechi Army; Rescue your master from Rokkaku Priston; Steal the Oda War Chest.
Ninja Dice: Location Cards 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 listed playing time for Ninja Dice: Location Cards is 30 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 Ninja Dice: Location Cards 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.
Ninja Dice: Location Cards has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Ninja Dice: Location Cards belongs to these categories: Party Game, Dice, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and 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 Ninja Dice: Location Cards as an expansion for Ninja Dice. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Ninja Dice to use it. Check that your edition of Ninja Dice is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.