Dice Throne
A dice-and-card battle game blending strategy and luck.
Dice Throne is a hybrid dice-and-card game created by Nate Chatellier and Manny Trembley, combining strategy, probability, and tactical choices. Often compared to "Yahtzee meets Magic: The Gathering," it centers on fantasy battles where players aim to defeat all opponents using each hero’s distinct dice and cards.
In gameplay, each player picks a unique hero with five custom dice, a player board listing abilities triggered by specific dice combinations, and a personal deck of cards. Some cards are universal, while others are hero-specific. Players start with 50 health and win by reducing opponents to zero. On a turn, they draw a card and gain one combat point (CP) to play cards. They can roll their dice up to three times, locking or unlocking any dice between rolls, to activate abilities. These abilities typically deal damage or apply status effects like poison or protection. Cards can permanently upgrade abilities, alter dice rolls, affect combat, apply status effects, or generate extra cards or CP. The game supports 2 to 6 players in formats such as 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, or free-for-all.
As of early 2025, Dice Throne includes over 30 unique heroes, each with a complexity rating from 1 to 6. Higher-rated heroes require more time to master and demand good strategy. Season One (ReRolled) features Barbarian (1), Monk (4), Moon Elf (2), Ninja (2), Paladin (5), Pyromancer (3), Shadow Thief (5), and Treant (6). Season Two includes Artificer (6), Cursed Pirate (4), Gunslinger (2), Huntress (5), Samurai (3), Seraph (3), Tactician (5), and Vampire Lord (4). Outcasts adds Headless Horseman (4), Necromancer (6), Pale Lady (3), and Raveness (3). Vanguard offers Druid (4), Duelist (3), Forgemaster (4), and Sun Elf (3). Single hero releases include Alchemist (5) and Mystic Brawler (3). Marvel heroes are Black Panther (2), Black Widow (4), Captain Marvel (2), Doctor Strange (5), Loki (4), Miles Morales Spider-Man (2), Scarlet Witch (4), Thor (3), and Deadpool (3) as a single release. X-Men heroes are Cyclops (4), Gambit (6), Iceman (4), Jean Grey (6), Psylocke (3), Rogue (3), Storm (4), and Wolverine (2). Santa v. Krampus includes Santa (2) and Krampus (4). Every hero is fully standalone and cross-compatible, enabling diverse matchups.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Dice Throne
- Designer
- Nate Chatellier, Manny Trembley
- Publisher
- Roxley Games
- Years
- 2018–present
- Players
- 2–6
- Setup Time
- 5 minutes
- Playing Time
- 20–40 minutes
- Random Chance
- Medium (dice rolling)
- Skills
- Strategy, Probability, Tactics
- Ages
- 8+
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Lore & Background
Dice Throne was created by Nate Chatellier and Manny Trembley, with Gavan Brown contributing to graphic design and development. The game was funded through multiple Kickstarter campaigns, raising over $5 million in total. It launched with Season One (ReRolled) featuring eight heroes: Barbarian, Monk, Moon Elf, Ninja, Paladin, Pyromancer, Shadow Thief, and Treant. Subsequent releases included Season Two, Outcasts, Vanguard, single hero releases, Marvel and X-Men licensed sets, and the Santa v. Krampus pack. As of early 2025, the game includes over 30 unique heroes, each with a complexity rating from 1 to 6.
Reader's Guide
Dice Throne has been praised for its accessibility, replayability, and high production quality. It balances luck and strategy, with each hero offering distinct gameplay. The game supports 2 to 6 players in various formats, including 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, and free-for-all. Its strong community presence and frequent recommendations for both casual and competitive play highlight its broad appeal. The design team's use of Kickstarter allowed for extensive funding and community engagement. The introduction of licensed Marvel and X-Men heroes expanded its reach, while the upcoming Nexus set marks a thematic shift toward science fiction. The game's complexity ratings help players choose heroes suited to their skill level, from the straightforward Barbarian (1) to the intricate Treant or Necromancer (6). Dice Throne's hybrid mechanics and cross-compatible heroes have made it a notable entry in the tabletop gaming landscape.
Did You Know?
- Dice Throne is often described as 'Yahtzee meets Magic: The Gathering'.
- The game features 45 unique heroes as of July 2026, each with a complexity rating from 1 to 6.
- Dice Throne Adventures (2020) is a cooperative dungeon-crawling expansion set in a persistent campaign.
- In July 2026, Dice Throne announced Dice Throne: Nexus, a science fiction-themed set for Kickstarter in October.
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