- BGG rating
- 6.6
Rules assistance for Rice Dice: Kickstarter Exclusives
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Rice Dice: Kickstarter Exclusives
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Rice Dice: Kickstarter Exclusives is an expansion for Rice Dice released in 2018 for 1–5 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Philip duBarry and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Worker Placement.
About the game
Set of cards that only was available through the kickstarter campaign. Content: Spirit-Centric Paddy Card Set Five extra paddy cards that provide benefits if your paddy includes a specific spirit. Event Card Set Six event cards (plus 1 rules card). These events are shuffled into the paddy deck. Events are resolved when drawn as part of a card action, and the active player then draws another paddy card to replace it. Achievement Card Set Ten achievement cards. Achievements may be gained during your turn and provide additional rice.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- APE Games
Questions and answers
Rice Dice: Kickstarter Exclusives supports 1–5 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 Rice Dice: Kickstarter Exclusives is 30–45 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 Rice Dice: Kickstarter Exclusives for ages 10 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.
Rice Dice: Kickstarter Exclusives has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Rice Dice: Kickstarter Exclusives belongs to these categories: Card Game, Dice, and Farming. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Worker Placement. 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 Rice Dice: Kickstarter Exclusives are: Philip duBarry. 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 Rice Dice: Kickstarter Exclusives as an expansion for Rice Dice. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rice Dice to use it. Check that your edition of Rice Dice is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.