Nokosu Dice

Experience a clever twist on classic trick-taking in Nokosu Dice, a dynamic card-and-dice game from Japanese publisher Engames. Designed for 3–5 players and playable in 45–60 minutes, this innovative title challenges you to outthink your opponents through strategic hand management, dice manipulation, and predictive bidding.

Each round, players compete in a series of tricks by playing number cards or dice from their hand. Winning tricks earns points — but the real challenge lies in matching your number of tricks won with the value of your final die to claim bonus points. Feeling bold? You can even declare a “no-win” round for a risk–reward payoff if you succeed!

Nokosu Dice masterfully blends luck, logic, and timing, creating a unique balance between traditional trick-taking and modern Japanese design. Perfect for players who enjoy tactical depth and the thrill of reading the table, it’s one of Japan’s most celebrated modern classics in the genre.