The Cubes of Europe

A game by Ben Huntley

1 Players 15 minutes Low

Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses, Hexagon Grid, Move Through Deck, Multi-Use Cards, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tile Placement

Dice, Print & Play, Renaissance

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Description

In The Cubes of Europe, you're a European noble with ambitions to expand your landholdings and score big. This solo game, designed by Ben Huntley and published in 2024, is all about cleverly using dice to acquire and place unique cubes, each with its own special effects. With a playtime of just 15 minutes, it's a quick and fun challenge to see how much land you can accumulate and how many points you can score. The rules are easy to learn, making it accessible to new players, and the game's mechanics, such as dice rolling and tile placement, add a layer of excitement and strategy. As you play through the game, you'll need to manipulate the game state to your advantage, using the special effects of the cubes to get ahead. With its hexagon grid and multi-use cards, The Cubes of Europe offers a lot of depth and replayability, despite its simple rules. Inspired by Stefan Feld's The Castles of Burgundy, this game distills the essence of a large, complex game into a solo experience that's both fun and challenging. With its unique blend of dice rolling, cube placement, and strategic planning, The Cubes of Europe is a great choice for anyone looking for a quick and engaging solo game.