🌟 7.7 BoardGameGeek rating
The dice game that thinks it’s a card game!
Bare Bones combines the strategy of a simple deck builder with the luck and thrill of rolling dice. Each game lets you choose 7 out of the 20 included Action Cards, meaning there are more than 75,000 possible gameplay combinations!
28 custom dice are your key to scoring points and earning coins — but these are not your garden variety D6 dice: Each set of the 7 colors of dice has a different number distribution and expected value, from the lowly Blue Dice to the high value Black Dice. Mix in powerful Action Cards to multiply your points, upgrade your deck, and give you a leg up on your opponents.
What’s in the Box?
- 237 full color cards with linen finish coating
- 28 high quality custom molded 16mm resin dice
- Full color rulebook and card guide
- Scoresheet pad (100 sheets)
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“Boy, have I had a blast playing this. It’s equal parts Splendor, Dominion, and Roll for the Galaxy.”
– Andy Matthews, Meeple Mountain
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A modern spin on retro styles
Bare Bones was inspired by many of the classic dice and card games of our youth. We built it with an emphasis on simple mechanics, bright colors, and high replayability.
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(Almost) endless variety
Each game of Bare Bones uses 7 out of 20 included Action Cards, meaning you can choose from more than 75,000 possible combinations! (77,520 to be precise. 🤓)
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High quality components
Bare Bones includes 28 custom molded 16mm resin dice. All cards are full color, printed on 280gsm blue core card stock with a linen finish.
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Brain engaging fun
Bare Bones is a great way for younger players to learn about probabilities and develop numeracy, in addition to reinforcing basic gameplay skills.
How do I play?
The best way to learn Bare Bones is to open the box and dive in! But for those of you who just can’t get enough PDFs in your life, we’ve got you covered. 😎
Bare Bones Rules (PDF) ➜
For an even faster introduction, check out our gameplay video below!
Bare Bones Gameplay Basics
Bare Bones