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Roland Wright: The Dice Game

Game ID: GID0268912
Game Info
Year
2020
Players
1-5
Age
13+
Playtime
25 min
Complexity
1.8/5
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Description

Players take on the role of a game designer obsessed with creating the perfect dice game by rolling dice and filling grids with colored bits to complete patterns and earn awards

Description

Players take on the role of a game designer obsessed with creating the perfect dice game by rolling dice and filling grids with colored bits to complete patterns and earn awards

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Video lSIuJ9ySVTc kovray First Impressions at 9:22 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • Very witty and unique game.
  • Beautiful artwork and design.
  • Grid constantly changes due to erasing and drawing.
  • Recommended for those who haven't heard of it.
Cons
  • Can be difficult to keep track of actions due to erasing and drawing.
Thematic elements
  • Game design
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • action selection — Erasing specific colors allows for specific actions.
  • Roll and Write — Players draft inspiration and goal cards, filling in dots on their grid with colors.
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Quotes (from this video)
  • This is the only cooperative role practice if we're wrong it's a cooperative gem.
  • Oh my goodness this is like it's it's one of the heavier villain rights for sure but it's so cool.
  • My first impression of this game is these dice are beautiful and wow there's a lot going on.
  • This one's cool because of the track the board track.
  • This is another really I'd say it's really heavy.
  • It's super neat because you get an asymmetrical character board that has different abilities different advisors.
  • I wasn't able to connect my paths and I was getting so frustrated because I was just sitting there I was like this isn't working this isn't working this isn't working and there was no alternative for me and I just got a little frustrated.
  • This is a fantastic game hadrian's wall.
  • My first impressions amazing super crunchy though holy holy.
  • This game has won my heart.
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Video -MaRjqtRRoQ Chairman of the Board Review at 0:24 sentiment: negative
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Overall sentiment (raw)
negative
Pros
none
Cons
  • Not colorblind friendly, making it nearly unplayable.
  • Visually ugly presentation.
  • Uninspired and lacked flavor.
  • Type of game done many times to a better standard.
Thematic elements
  • puzzly
Comparison games
  • Harmonies
  • Calico
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • grid placement — Players seed a 6x6 grid of different colors to try and build patterns.
  • Pattern Building — Players are trying to build patterns based on objective cards by seeding a grid with different colors.
  • Roll and Write — The game is described as a roll and write game where players roll dice and choose a cluster of matching colors to seed a grid and build patterns.
  • Set Collection — Objective cards are mentioned, implying a need to collect specific patterns or sets.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
  • I think the presentation of the game was, although I can understand it in terms of affordability for the publisher. I don't think it was the best format to display the game.
  • Sadly making it nearly unplayable.
  • ultimately you are at the mercy of the deck of cards.
  • So, I suppose the unique thing about this game is that your engine your your display of cards is of finite potency.
  • But I have to say despite there being a lot to explore here, I think this game was really handicapped by the way that the game scores.
  • The visuals, not talking about the iconography, is a little bit drab, you know, has a little bit of a sterile um look to it, but I don't think that hurts the game in any way.
  • Now, my main issue with this game, which um you know, it's a reoccurring theme for me because it's important factor of what I look for in games, is that this game is too long.
  • So, that is Argato. A huge pleasant surprise for me. I'd give this one probably a seven and a half, maybe even an eight out of 10. It is that enjoyable.
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