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The 12 Dice of Christmas
2022
Rules assistance for The 12 Dice of Christmas
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for The 12 Dice of Christmas
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
The 12 Dice of Christmas is a board game released in 2022 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Steve Jackson (I) and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Re-rolling and Locking.
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About the game
Twelve Christmas-y dice make for one fast, fun game! You're picking dice to get the right numbers to buy the presents you need for Christmas...and keep your friends from getting what THEY want. The 12 Dice of Christmas also includes a seasonal dice bag and a score pad. Add a pen or pencil and you'll have instant mobile merrymaking! Ho ho ho! —description from the publisher
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Steve Jackson Games
Questions and answers
The 12 Dice of Christmas 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 The 12 Dice of Christmas 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 The 12 Dice of Christmas 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.
The 12 Dice of Christmas belongs to these categories: Dice. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Re-rolling and Locking. 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 The 12 Dice of Christmas are: Steve Jackson (I). 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 The 12 Dice of Christmas 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.