15

What to Expect

In 15, players roll six differently colored dice aiming to match a target sum of 15 shown on a card each round. You roll all dice, set aside those matching or below the target values, and choose to stop or risk rolling again. Setting aside dice scores points, with bonuses for setting aside five or all six dice. After ten rounds, the highest scorer wins.

Who Is This Game For?

15 is suitable for players aged 7 and up, designed as a short family game with light complexity. The 20-minute duration offers quick rounds, ideal for those who enjoy simple Push-Your-Luck gameplay. No prior experience is needed, making it accessible for beginners in Roll-and-Write games.

How It Works

The core mechanics include Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, Push Your Luck, and Re-rolling and Locking. Players roll six dice and set aside those equal to or below the target card’s dice values. They may stop to score or reroll the remaining dice. Setting aside five dice grants bonus points, all six double the round score, creating tension between risk and reward.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Steffen Benndorf, known for Würfel Express (2009), 15 is part of Schmidt Spiele’s Roll & Play series. It uniquely combines Push-Your-Luck with a target card system. The double-sided cards offer variants that challenge leaders with harder targets.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game is abstract, focusing on dice mechanics without a thematic background. It belongs to the dice and card game categories emphasizing numbers and probabilities.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Consider setting dice aside early to reduce risk and plan your moves better.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

15 is a quick, accessible dice game well suited for families and casual players. Those who enjoy risk-taking and dice luck will find it appealing.