Board game, Slate

Slate


  A board game by Martin Wallace

 2-4 Players   70 minutes   Simple 

  Action Points, Dice Rolling, Worker Placement, Variable Phase Order

  Economic, Dice, Industry / Manufacturing

  View onBoardGameGeek

Friends and Communities with Slate

ᕙ( • ‿ • )ᕗ

Find friends and places with this board game.
Create a free account to explore.

Description

Get ready to dig into the world of slate mining in North Wales with Slate, a game designed by Martin Wallace. In this exciting game, 2 to 4 players compete to build and mine slate, with the goal of earning the most points. The game is easy to learn, with simple rules that can be explained quickly, making it accessible to players of all experience levels. On each turn, players roll three dice to determine what actions they can take, but they also have the option to spend money to alter the die roll, adding a strategic layer to the game. As players take their turns, they can build mines, sell slate, or take development actions that will benefit them in the long run. These development actions can improve their chances of earning points, increase their stock, or even adjust the dice to their advantage. The game is a thrilling combination of economic and industry/manufacturing elements, with a dash of luck and strategy. With a playtime of 70 minutes, Slate is a great way to spend an evening with friends or family, and its variable phase order and worker placement mechanics ensure that no two games are ever the same. Published in 2011, Slate is a classic game that is sure to provide hours of entertainment for fans of dice games and economic strategy.

Similar Board Games

Stone Age
Stone Age

  2-4 Players

 60-90 minutes

 Low 

Dinosaur Island
Dinosaur Island

  1-4 Players

 90-120 minutes

 Medium 

Tinners' Trail (Second Edition)
Tinners' Trail (Second Edition)

  1-5 / 2-5 Players

 60-90 minutes

 Medium 

Kanban EV
Kanban EV

  1-4 Players

 60-180 minutes

 High 

The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire
The Manhattan Project

Energy Empire

  1-5 Players

 60-120 minutes

 Medium 

Marco Polo II: In the Service of the Khan
Marco Polo II

In the Service of the Khan

  2-4 Players

 60-120 minutes

 Medium 

Rajas of the Ganges
Rajas of the Ganges

  2-4 Players

 45-75 minutes

 Medium 

Kanban: Driver's Edition
Kanban

Driver's Edition

  2-4 Players

 90-120 minutes

 High 

Dice Hospital
Dice Hospital

  1-4 Players

 45-90 minutes

 Low 

Luthier
Luthier

  1-4 Players

 90-150 minutes

 High