Too Many Bones 2017
Designed by Josh J. Carlson, Adam Carlson
What it is
A heavy adventure, dice, fantasy game for 1-4 players (~60 min), built around cooperative game, dice rolling, die icon resolution.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #37 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Too Many Bones
Too Many Bones is a heavy game (rated 3.9 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's an Adventure, Dice and Fantasy game where the core of play revolves around Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling and Die Icon Resolution. A heavy adventure, dice, fantasy game for 1-4 players (~60 min), built around cooperative game, dice rolling, die icon resolution. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #37 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Too Many Bones
How many players is Too Many Bones?
Too Many Bones plays with 1–4 players.
Can you play Too Many Bones solo?
Yes — Too Many Bones supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 4.
Does Too Many Bones work with 2 players?
Yes — Too Many Bones plays 1–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Too Many Bones take to play?
About 60 minutes per game.
Is Too Many Bones hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.9 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Too Many Bones for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
Is Too Many Bones beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 3.9/5 — so Too Many Bones leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Too Many Bones?
Too Many Bones is an Adventure, Dice, Fantasy game, built on Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Die Icon Resolution.
Where to buy Too Many Bones
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