
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,804
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Slot Machine Millionaire
- 3–5 players
- 15–30 min
- 2025

2025
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Tip of the Diceberg is a board game released in 2025 for 3–5 players, 20–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jon Barron and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Ladder Climbing.
A climbing game that combines cards and polyhedral dice into a game where melds of cards and dice can only be played if no one else has played that kind yet. Every game of Tip of the Diceberg is different since you reveal cards from the diceberg deck at the beginning of each game to find out what types of melds will be allowed in the game. —description from the designer
Tip of the Diceberg supports 3–5 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 Tip of the Diceberg is 20–60 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 Tip of the Diceberg 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.
Tip of the Diceberg has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Tip of the Diceberg belongs to these categories: Card Game and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Ladder Climbing. 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 Tip of the Diceberg are: Jon Barron. 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 Tip of the Diceberg 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.