Game Info
Year
2022
Players
1-5
Age
10+
Playtime
45 min
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Description
Roll-and-write in the Valeria universe hiring citizens slaying monsters and building roads to domains
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kovray Top 10 List at 13:00 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Simultaneous play with lots of branching strategies
- Beautiful art and clear symbol literacy
- Hefty yet approachable to a mid-to-heavy game audience
Cons
- Complex rule set may intimidate new players
- Some players may prefer more direct conflict mechanics
Thematic elements
- fantasy kingdom management with dice-based action economy
- fantasy kingdom-building with duchies and monsters
- strategic, aspirational empire-building
Comparison games
- Hadrian's Wall
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Dice Drafting — Restricted dice for self-use and shared dice pool for everyone that can be combined in multiple ways.
- Set Collection — Collect citizens, monsters, and resources to unlock powerful combos and end-game goals.
- set-collection and combos — Collect citizens, monsters, and resources to unlock powerful combos and end-game goals.
- Simultaneous action selection — All players act in a round, choosing actions in parallel to grow their duchy.
- Simultaneous Actions — All players act in a round, choosing actions in parallel to grow their duchy.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- we're rolling into the future
- our top 10 re-rolled which has definitely changed
- it's a give and take it's very clever
- I love the theme I love the creativity behind it, it's a fantastic game
- Rolling into the future a re-roll
- it's module... like a TV box type thing
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Brains On Games Review at 1:06 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Accessible roll-and-write with simultaneous turns
- Engaging spatial puzzle-solving and path planning
- Multiple map layouts and winter expansion options increase replayability
- Dice manipulation depth adds strategic choices without heavy complexity
- Short playtime (~30-45 minutes) makes it family-friendly
Cons
- Pads are consumable; refills are optional but add ongoing cost
- Limited direct player interaction; progress is mostly solo with minor blocking via statues
- Requires a hard, stable surface to write on; not purely wipe-off
- High volume of pads can accumulate with repeated play
Thematic elements
- dice-driven roll-and-write strategy with area control, resource management, and end-game scoring through monuments, roads, domains, and walls
- Valeria world; fantasy kingdom-building with duchies, roads, walls, monster layers, and winter-themed maps introduced in the winter expansion
Comparison games
- Valeria
- Thrones of Valeria
- Card Kingdoms of Valeria
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Dice Drafting — Roll six dice and have players choose among colored dice to fill in spaces and trigger actions on their map pads
- Dice drafting and allocation — Roll six dice and have players choose among colored dice to fill in spaces and trigger actions on their map pads
- dice manipulation and bonuses — Certain domains grant modifiers (plus/minus one) or allow flipping/using the opposite die face to alter outcomes
- End Game Bonuses — Filling in stars and statues grants end-game bonuses and victory points, with the game ending when three guild areas are filled
- end-game relevance of monuments and stars — Filling in stars and statues grants end-game bonuses and victory points, with the game ending when three guild areas are filled
- pad-based write mechanic — Players fill in pips on two pads (Castle and Wilderness) to track roads, citizens, walls, and monsters
- Paper-and-Pencil — Players fill in pips on two pads (Castle and Wilderness) to track roads, citizens, walls, and monsters
- path-driven domain and monster access — To claim monster layers you must control the domain path that leads into them; expansion changes the path layout
- Simultaneous Actions — All players act on their turns at once, while the active player may perform one extra action that can spark a domino-like chain of bonuses
- simultaneous turns with a bonus action — All players act on their turns at once, while the active player may perform one extra action that can spark a domino-like chain of bonuses
- winter expansion map variations — The Winter expansion adds two winter-themed pads/maps that alter routes, dice bonuses, and values
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- dice kingdoms is a light roll and write game where what you're trying to do is be the player with the most victory points at the end of the game
- it's a straightforward game a simple rolling right it's not too complicated to figure out
- I like that you have to choose a single die to use and then you get to decide whether you want to add the blue die to it
- this is a fun roll and right game
- we had a lot of fun playing dice kingdoms
- the winter expansion doesn't change this formula up too much
- it's not a game where you can mess with the other players
- what a great little game
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Let's Table It Review at 0:04 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Family-friendly and accessible for kids after teaching
- Wide variety of options and combos; strong replay potential
- Lots of scoring avenues (statue cards, monsters, domains, roads) that keep the game engaging
- Solid fit within the Valeria universe; strong thematic integration
Cons
- Not the easiest dice-driven system to understand at first
- Many options can lead to analysis paralysis or downtime
- Some dice-driven actions can feel clunky when taking turns for everyone
Thematic elements
- Array
- Fantasy
- informative/explanatory
Comparison games
- Valeria Card Kingdoms
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Action selection with dice — Active player selects from colored actions (yellow, red, green) based on the dice values; blue die can modify values for the chosen action.
- Dice Rolling — Players roll multiple dice to generate values used for activating citizens and performing actions.
- Monster combat / Sleigh (combat) actions — Fight monsters via the red action; monsters provide scoring opportunities with escalating difficulty.
- Network/Route Building — Build roads to connect domains; circling a domain grants a new ability and contributes to end-game scoring.
- Road building / domain advancement — Build roads to connect domains; circling a domain grants a new ability and contributes to end-game scoring.
- Sheet/box filling (box-ticking) progression — Players fill in boxes on citizen and guild sheets as numbers match and progress; left-to-right, top-to-bottom placement rules apply.
- Simultaneous Actions — Harvest phase happens for all players simultaneously based on shared dice results before actions.
- Simultaneous phase resolution — Harvest phase happens for all players simultaneously based on shared dice results before actions.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This game was a surprise hit for us.
- it's in the middle spot The Sweet Spot I would say.
- the kids wanted to play the game again the next day and couldn't even wait for me to get home from work so they played it all together.
- I felt pretty proud of them.
- I personally I'm also a big fan of the Valeria universe and really this game hits so many boxes for me.
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Let's Table It Discussion at 0:14 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- dice-driven kingdom building
- Valyria
- Unknown
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- unknown — Not discussed in transcript.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I am excited to show you my daily Magic game shelf
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Playthrough at 0:01 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- On-theme winter atmosphere that fits the snowstorm setting
- Access to monsters through specific domains adds strategic planning
- Remains familiar to base game while adding meaningful new layout
- Dye modifier adds depth to dice decisions
- Solo mode is functional and engages with the new rules
Cons
- Some rounds can be unproductive due to dice rolls producing low numbers
- Gating access to monsters may slow early progress
- Complexity increase may add a learning curve for new players
Thematic elements
- Array
- fantasy medieval forest
- playthrough commentary
Comparison games
- Dice Kingdoms of Valeria
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Dice Placement — Roll and allocate dice to actions; decisions are driven by dice values.
- Progress tracking / scoring tracks — Progress is tracked via dedicated tracks and domains that influence scoring.
- Resource Management — Track and spend resources such as gold, roads, and citizens to advance tracks.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the sheets look different from the base game
- this is the winter expansion and it plays very similar to the base game
- you can't just go for any monster you do have to get to them
- I liked it I like the replayability of both types of designs
- the winter expansion... plays very similar to the base game
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Playthrough at 0:06 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- New map layout with monster access restrictions adds strategic depth
- Thematic coherence with winter and snow motifs
- Keeps core feel of base game while adding new tactical choices
Cons
- Potentially more complex with new paths and domain requirements
- Limited early access to monsters could slow early progress
Thematic elements
- Array
- fantasy medieval forest with winter motif
- playthrough commentary
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Dice Placement — Access monsters via trailheads and domain-based routes; new map layout changes pathing.
- Pattern-based progression / area sequencing — Access to different monster areas via sequential domains; movement along paths
- Resource Management — Maintain tracks, collect gold, and use dye modifiers to influence dice.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the sheets look different from the base game
- this is the winter expansion and it plays very similar to the base game
- you can't just go for any monster you do have to get to them
- I liked it I like the replayability of both types of designs
- the winter expansion... plays very similar to the base game
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Video xpkPwg00PRw
kovray Kickstarter Preview
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Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
none
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is a roll and right game and we really do enjoy them
- it's not completely solitary which is super nice about this game
- this one definitely fits all those three categories
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kovray Kickstarter Preview at 0:19 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- engaging dice-driven engine with strong combo potential
- clear roll-and-write structure that scales from mid to heavier than typical
- good player interaction for statue card timing and endgame planning
- lots of interesting decisions from limited actions
Cons
- limited direct player interaction can feel solitaire at times
- some luck in dice results but mitigated by on-card abilities
- prototype-era uncertainty around balance and final components
Thematic elements
- dice-driven growth and exploration with monsters and guilds
- fantasy kingdom-building across interconnected domains
- procedural, engine-building sandbox with scoring via statue cards
Comparison games
- Dice Kingdoms of Valyria
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Dice Drafting — six dice rolled each round, actions distributed among players
- Dice drafting and allocation — six dice rolled each round, actions distributed among players
- Flip/Roll and Write — collect resources and fill tracks on a personal sheet to gain abilities
- Point Salad — different domains and paths yield points from monsters, domains, and statue cards
- Resource Management — abilities on awarded cards modify dice, unlock actions
- resource management and upgrade effects — abilities on awarded cards modify dice, unlock actions
- roll-and-write engine building — collect resources and fill tracks on a personal sheet to gain abilities
- set collection / pattern building — statue cards provide scoring goals and synergies
- variable scoring and available paths — different domains and paths yield points from monsters, domains, and statue cards
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is a roll and right game and we really do enjoy them
- it's not completely solitary which is super nice about this game
- this one definitely fits all those three categories
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Hunger Gamer Review at 0:10 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Strong, appealing art style by Mikko that matches the Valeria world
- Visually cohesive components and player mats that feel thematic
- Intriguing world-building across Valeria, increasing curiosity about the setting
- Hadrian's Wall-like vibe but lighter and quicker to teach and play
- Harvest dice sharing encourages multi-player awareness and interaction
- Accessible entry point for rolling-right fans while offering satisfying combos
Cons
- Statues are largely repeats, reducing variety in larger player counts
- Interaction is modest, typical of roll-and-write genres
- May start to feel repetitive or shallow after multiple plays
- Not as deep as heavier rolling-right games; better as a filler than a central game
- Durability considerations (lamination) for sheets may be necessary
Thematic elements
- duchy management and dice-driven progression through walls, monsters, and citizens
- Medieval world of Valeria
- world-building with a whimsical, cartoony medieval setting
Comparison games
- Hadrian's Wall
- Twilight Inscription
- Guild of Merchant Explorers
- Dungeon Page
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Compound Scoring — landing on pillars yields statues that grant in-game bonuses and variable end-game scoring, with some bonuses instant and others point-based.
- Dice Placement — dice results are placed on worker/building tracks and walls to activate buildings, knights, and other effects.
- dice_placement — dice results are placed on worker/building tracks and walls to activate buildings, knights, and other effects.
- monster_defeat_and_scoring — defeating monsters fills layers on a monster track; the first player to fill a layer claims the top value, subsequent players receive lower values.
- progression_tracks — players advance along multiple tracks (buildings, knights, walls, monsters, and citizens) to unlock bonuses and scoring opportunities.
- rolling_right — players roll a set of dice each turn and allocate results to various tracks and actions across their duchy; the active player can influence dice using bonus options.
- shared_resources — Harvest dice are effectively a shared pool that all players interact with on every round.
- statue_based_scoring — landing on pillars yields statues that grant in-game bonuses and variable end-game scoring, with some bonuses instant and others point-based.
- Track Advancement — players advance along multiple tracks (buildings, knights, walls, monsters, and citizens) to unlock bonuses and scoring opportunities.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is a rolling right game which is playable with multiple players or you can also play solo
- it's a lighter version of Hadrian's Wall
- this is closer to a filler rolling right rather than an anchor game
- the perpetual motion machine
- this one's staying on my shelf
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