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Metacritic 8913+

Dicey Dungeons

Terry Cavanagh|2019RPGStrategyIndie

LumiScore

59/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

48/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to discuss their strategies and learn from both wins and losses. Set clear time limits for play sessions, as the game's design can make it easy to lose track of time.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Learning Transfer5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
76
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
10
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)48/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Fails the test

The game features Lady Luck and the Witch as potential female characters, but the provided description does not confirm they directly interact with each other in a shared scene or dialogue.

What your child develops

Dicey Dungeons challenges players to develop strong strategic and critical thinking skills as they adapt to diverse character playstyles and unpredictable 'Lady Luck' scenarios. It fosters problem-solving and learning transfer through its roguelike design, encouraging players to learn from failures and refine their approach.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Escape the cruel whims of Lady Luck in Dicey Dungeons! A new roguelike by Terry Cavanagh, Marlowe Dobbe, and Chipzel, coming out in autumn 2018!