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Ubongo: Das Würfelspiel
2013
Rules assistance for Ubongo: Das Würfelspiel
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- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Ubongo: Das Würfelspiel
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Ubongo: Das Würfelspiel is a board game released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Grzegorz Rejchtman.
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About the game
In Ubongo: Das Würfelspiel, players are once again trying to place polyominoes in order to fill in shapes – but this time the polyominoes are determined via dice rolls, forcing players to scramble to grab what they need before anyone else can snatch the shape. Each player has a scoring sheet that contains a shape she needs to fill. On a turn, the active player rolls all eight Ubongo dice in the center of the table, then each player must grab exactly one black die and one white die. The player then uses the shapes on these dice to fill in her playing area, if possible. When a player completely fills the space, she yells "Ubongo!" and scores points. The other players continue to play until they have also completed their shapes and scored, then they move onto the next area on their scoring sheets. Whoever has the most points after six rounds wins!
Questions and answers
Ubongo: Das Würfelspiel 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 Ubongo: Das Würfelspiel is 20 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 Ubongo: Das Würfelspiel 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.
Ubongo: Das Würfelspiel 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.
Ubongo: Das Würfelspiel belongs to these categories: Dice and Real-time. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Ubongo: Das Würfelspiel and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Ubongo: Das Würfelspiel are: Grzegorz Rejchtman. 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 Ubongo: Das Würfelspiel 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.