Dice Hospital
- Designer Stan Kordonskiy , Mike Nudd
- Publisher Alley Cat Games , Kobold Spieleverlag , Maldito Games , Super Meeple
- Illustration Sebastian Koziner , Sabrina Miramon
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Dice Hospital, you manage patients represented by dice on your hospital board, placing your staff through worker placement to treat them. You can recruit specialists to handle specific situations and score more points with the authorities. Over eight rounds, you expand your hospital and optimize patient care. The player with the highest reputation wins.
Who Is This Game For?
Dice Hospital is suited for experienced gamers aged 10 and up who enjoy tactical worker placement with dice mechanics. The approximately 90-minute playtime demands strategic planning and some familiarity with dice and action point games.
How It Works
Players spend action points to place hospital staff via worker placement and treat dice representing patients with varying health levels. The modular board uses hexagon tiles where players choose actions, including recruiting specialists using an I Cut, You Choose mechanism. This allows improved treatment and scoring opportunities.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Stan Kordonskiy and Mike Nudd, Dice Hospital won the 2019 UK Games Expo Best Dice Game Judges and People's Choice Awards. It uniquely blends worker placement, dice rolling, and action drafting on a modular hex board. It also features digital implementations on Board Game Arena and Tabletopia.
Awards
2019
- 2018 Cardboard Republic Architect Laurel — Nominated
Pro
- Innovative blend of worker placement and dice mechanics
- Modular hexagon board adds variety
- Multiple award-winning dice game
- Includes solo mode
Contra
- 90-minute playtime requires patience
- Complexity suits experienced players
- Rulebook needs careful study
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game simulates hospital management where patients are treated and staff organized. The theme focuses on medical care and efficient hospital operation.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on efficiently using your action points and managing patient dice before recruiting specialists.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Dice Hospital includes a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 90 minutes, plus setup time for the modular board.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is an intermediate to expert level title, recommended for players familiar with worker placement and dice mechanics.
How does this compare to similar games?
Dice Hospital uniquely combines worker placement, dice rolling, and action drafting on a modular hex board, setting it apart from classic worker placement games.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and length, it is better suited for older children and families with gaming experience.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of action points, worker placement, and dice rolling on a modular hex board makes it distinctive.
Fazit
Dice Hospital is recommended for players who enjoy tactical worker placement combined with dice management and a moderate playtime. It offers depth but requires some learning effort.
