D-Day Dice: Free Trial Version
- Designer Emmanuel Aquin
- Publisher Valley Games, Inc.
- Illustration Emmanuel Aquin
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
Players take on the role of American soldiers landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day, working together to overcome a German machine gun nest. Each player controls a small unit, gathering resources and advancing sector by sector. Turns are played simultaneously, requiring coordination and mutual support to survive. The game blends dice rolling with resource management, including soldiers, specialists, items, and courage. The Free Trial version features two battle maps as a preview of the full commercial game.
Who Is This Game For?
This game suits families and casual gamers aged 8 and up who enjoy quick sessions around 20 minutes. With solo rules included, it also appeals to single players. The rules are accessible, requiring minimal prior experience. Ideal for those who like cooperative dice games with a historical theme and fast gameplay.
How It Works
D-Day Dice is built around dice rolls that generate resources to strengthen your unit. Players simultaneously select actions to collect soldiers, specialists, and equipment. These resources help you move sector by sector along Omaha Beach. The shared objective is to defeat the German machine gun nest. Coordination is crucial as players act simultaneously and support each other throughout the game.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Emmanuel Aquin, D-Day Dice combines cooperative gameplay with dice mechanics and resource management. It won the 2012 Golden Geek Award for Best Print & Play Game. The Free Trial version previews the more extensive commercial release and is part of the RWB System series. Its simultaneous action selection distinguishes it from many other solitaire wargames.
Awards
2012
2010
Pro
- Cooperative play with simultaneous action selection
- Includes solo mode for single players
- Short gameplay around 20 minutes
- Winner of 2012 Golden Geek Best Print & Play
Contra
- Relatively short playtime for heavy gamers
- Limited complexity for experts
- Print & Play version offers partial content
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set during the American landing at Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944, in World War II. Players experience the battle against German defenses in Normandy within a historical context.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on smart resource gathering and coordinating unit movements to survive together.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, D-Day Dice: Free Trial Version includes solo rules for single-player gameplay.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 20 minutes, allowing quick play sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is accessible to newcomers aged 8 and up with minimal prior experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
Its mix of cooperative dice rolling with simultaneous action selection makes it unique among solitaire wargames.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, simple rules and short duration make it family-friendly for kids aged 8 and older.
What mechanic makes it special?
Simultaneous action selection combined with cooperative dice rolling and resource management defines the gameplay.
Fazit
D-Day Dice: Free Trial Version offers a compact cooperative dice experience with a historical setting. Recommended for fans of quick, tactical games with solo options. For longer play, the full commercial version is worth exploring.
