
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,359
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Bear Down!
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Spookies: Extension 1 – Dice Joker
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Spookies: Extension 1 – Dice Joker is an expansion for Spookies released in 2015 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Stefan Kloß and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Dice Rolling.
At the beginning of the game, each player receives one "Dice Joker" chip. During the course of the game, a player may turn in their Dice Joker chip in order to roll the dice again to replace an undesired dice result. That Dice Joker chip is removed from the game. At scoring, a player receives 5 Spookies for an unused Dice Joker chip. This extension was on the back of the catalogue of the Haba Family Games.
Spookies: Extension 1 – Dice Joker 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 Spookies: Extension 1 – Dice Joker 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 Spookies: Extension 1 – Dice Joker for ages 8 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.
Spookies: Extension 1 – Dice Joker 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.
Spookies: Extension 1 – Dice Joker belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Expansion for Base-game. 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 credited designers of Spookies: Extension 1 – Dice Joker are: Stefan Kloß. 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 Spookies: Extension 1 – Dice Joker as an expansion for Spookies. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Spookies to use it. Check that your edition of Spookies is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.