Game Info
Year
2026
Players
1
Age
10+
Playtime
30 min
Complexity
2/5
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Description
A solitaire tactical dice puzzle game where you control elite operatives completing objectives through stealth and combat as a tribute to 1980s action films
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Brains On Games Review at 0:30 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Excellent components and clever storage that fits neatly back into the box
- Strong thematic feel with clear dice-driven combat and map interaction
- High replayability due to card-driven variability and multiple player configurations
- Supports forward planning and executive functioning skills (planning, working memory, strategic thinking)
Cons
- Can be complex and may be best suited for players aged 14+; casual players might find it heavy
- Dice distribution can be tight—there are never enough dice to go around
- Box organization could be improved with additional baggies or dividers
Thematic elements
- Dice-driven warfare with tactical deployment and resource management.
- A fictional battlefield where players deploy dice-based units on a map to outmaneuver opponents.
- Abstract military combat with dice as soldiers; emphasis on strategic planning and timing.
Comparison games
- Chess
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Area Control — Control spaces behind enemy lines for victory; end-game scoring via ceasefire mechanics and remaining resources.
- area_control_and_victory — Control spaces behind enemy lines for victory; end-game scoring via ceasefire mechanics and remaining resources.
- card_decks_and_tactics — Tactical advantage cards, special ops expansion, and a ceasefire card drive end-game scoring and variability.
- combat_resolution — Resolve battles by comparing dice values and removing damaged units; armored divisions retain underlying dice.
- Combat: Deck/Hand — Tactical advantage cards, special ops expansion, and a ceasefire card drive end-game scoring and variability.
- Dice Placement — Place dice onto command cards to activate actions and place units on the map.
- dice_placement — Place dice onto command cards to activate actions and place units on the map.
- end_game_trigger_and_scoring — Ceasefire deck and drawing of new tactical cards determine end-game scoring and who wins when triggers occur.
- expansions_and_variability — Special Ops expansion and multiple configurations (2-player vs. 4-player teams) add replayability and different strategic dynamics.
- Measurement Movement — Units move forward or diagonally; movement rules vary by unit type (light/heavy/armored).
- reserve_and_reinforcement — Dice not yet recruited sit in a reserve and can be deployed later; managing reserves is critical for a strong late game.
- Resource Management — Manage credits and research tokens to upgrade and deploy units.
- resource_management — Manage credits and research tokens to upgrade and deploy units.
- unit_movement — Units move forward or diagonally; movement rules vary by unit type (light/heavy/armored).
- upgrades_and_tokens — Research and development tokens upgrade command card actions; five tokens unlock powerful new options, including high-impact moves.
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Quotes (from this video)
- it's a game called dice command
- dice command
- it's a very thematic dice placement game with lots of replayability
- everything about it i think is perfect
- never have enough actions to do everything or enough credits or enough research tokens
- this really is a visual spatial problem-solving game in some ways like chess
- the pieces are great the components are fantastic everything fits in the box
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One Stop Co-op Shop Analysis at 0:03 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Lots of content for its size.
- Variety of missions and enemies.
- Interesting tactical choices.
- Quick fun gameplay.
- Modular board setup.
Cons
- Potential for rules questions due to being a prototype.
- Balancing issues in boss scenarios.
- Randomness can impact choices.
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- Rise of Rome
- Fall of Rome
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Action Point Allowance — Players have a set number of actions per turn to move, deploy, train, or complete objectives.
- Boss battles — Specific scenarios feature powerful boss enemies with unique mechanics and objectives.
- Dice Rolling — Dice values determine movement speed and combat effectiveness, and can be re-rolled or changed through actions.
- Event deck — An event deck introduces round-specific rules or challenges that affect gameplay.
- Modular Board — The game uses map cards arranged in different configurations depending on the mission.
- Set Collection — Loadout cards are collected by defeating enemies or completing objectives, providing special abilities.
- Variable player powers — Each commando (dice) has unique abilities based on its value or card, and can be trained to change its value and potentially its ability.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- I cover a lot of Gab's games because I like a lot of them, not because he's giving me anything in return.
- This one with the different boards, all the different commandos, all the different enemy types. You have extra events you can add to the event deck to make the game harder. All the different bosses, all the different scenarios, it just feels like a lot of content compared to the other releases, which is pretty impressive for such a little tiny game.
- The actual turn to turn choices are very interesting.
- Yeah, Dice Commandos. Pretty fun.
- They have a ton of references to Predator.
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One Stop Co-op Shop Discussion at 0:13 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Fun art and theme
- decent time
Cons
- Random class distribution may limit perceived variety across plays
Thematic elements
- randomized classes affecting play
- action movie-inspired theme
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Dice-driven actions — dice determine actions/outcomes during play
- random class assignment — players receive random classes, influencing abilities and playstyle
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- I love the variety in the modules.
- This is one of their great ones where you have tons of different factions to try out.
- Santorini with the Riddle of the Sphinx expansion.
- The big negative here is that Santorini by itself you got to buy; then you also have to buy the expansion and it is getting a bit expensive.
- I still really like Veil of Eternity, but it didn't fit with my game groups.
- Earthborne Rangers has some things that puts it above Arkham and some things that puts it below for my taste.
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