Ra: The Dice Game & Rheinlander | Kickstarter Board Game Review

Published: Tue 2nd Dec

Step into the world of Reiner Knizia, where classic elegance meets fresh design! In this video, Will and Sara dive into two exciting games from 25th Century Games—the fast-paced Ra: The Dice Game and the newly reimagined Rheinlander, both featuring the stunning art of Ian O'Toole.

We'll walk you through how to play, what makes each game stand out, and why Knizia fans (and new players alike!) will want to check these out on Kickstarter.

What is Ra: The Dice Game?
Rolling dice, scoring tracks, and handling disasters
Civilization, Nile, Monuments & Pharaoh scoring
How Rheinlander brings area influence back to the table
New features: 2-player mode, double-sided board, and expansions
Strategy, replayability, and our final thoughts

Ra: The Dice Game brings push-your-luck dice rolling with clever track scoring, while Rheinlander offers a tense area-control showdown full of shifting alliances and clever timing. Both titles highlight why Knizia's designs remain timeless—easy to learn, full of depth, and endlessly replayable.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:53 Ra: The Dice Game Overview
03:07 How Scoring & Monuments Work
03:15 Rheinlander Overview
04:50 Area Control, Dukes & Bishops
06:09 Expansions & Replayability
07:32 Final Thoughts

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Back them on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chadelkins/ra-the-dice-game-and-rheinlander-two-reiner-knizia-classics

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