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Speed Dice
2014
Rules assistance for Speed Dice
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- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Speed Dice
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Speed Dice is a board game released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Haim Shafir and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Spelling, and Pattern Building.
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About the game
In Speed Dice, players want to create words quickly from the letters that they roll on their dice. To set up, each player takes eight letter dice in a single color; place the box with the dice funnel in the center of the playing area. In a round, all players roll their eight dice, then race to use exactly seven of them to create a single word or two words connected crossword-style. Once they do this, they throw their final die into the box. If their die lands at the bottom of the funnel, they take the trophy disc (from the side of the table or from an opponent) and place it silver side up. If the player who won already has the silver trophy, they flip it to the gold side. If the player who won already has the gold trophy, then they win the game!
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- AMIGO
- 999 Games
- Shafir Games (המשחקים של חיים שפיר)
Questions and answers
Speed Dice 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 Speed Dice 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 Speed Dice 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.
Speed Dice has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Speed Dice belongs to these categories: Word Game, Dice, and Real-time. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Spelling, and Pattern Building. 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 Speed Dice are: Haim Shafir. 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 Speed Dice 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.