In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, earning Groschen can be challenging, especially at the beginning of your journey. One effective way to quickly boost your funds is through gambling, specifically by playing dice. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to master the dice game in this immersive world.
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Where to Play Dice in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Your introduction to dice in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 begins during the tutorial. This initial session will equip you with the fundamentals of the game, setting you up with strategies to use throughout your adventure.
Once you've mastered the basics, you can find fellow dice players at nearly every inn or tavern scattered across the game's open world. If you're unsure where to start, simply visit the nearest town and keep an eye out for NPCs lounging near taverns or inns. Strike up a conversation with them to initiate a game.
How to Score in Dice
Now, let's delve into the mechanics of the game. The objective is straightforward: accumulate points to outscore your opponent. Each match has a predetermined goal score, and the first player to reach it emerges victorious.
You'll begin your turn with six dice. You can roll these dice multiple times, but there's a catch: if you fail to achieve a scoring combination in any roll, your turn ends abruptly, and you forfeit all points earned during that turn. This risk-reward dynamic means knowing when to stop rolling is crucial. Additionally, you'll lose one die per roll, increasing the challenge of scoring as your turn progresses.
Here's a breakdown of the scoring combinations:
| Combination | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 5 | 50 |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 500 |
| 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 750 |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 1,500 |
| Three 1s | 1,000 |
| Three 2s | 200 |
| Three 3s | 300 |
| Three 4s | 400 |
| Three 5s | 500 |
| Three 6s | 600 |
For triples, securing additional matching dice after the initial set will double your points. For example, three 2s score 200 points, but four 2s boost that to 400, five 2s to 800, and six 2s to a whopping 1,600.
Badges
As you venture deeper into Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you'll encounter Badges that can spice up your dice games. These are typically found by looting chests or defeating enemies, and they come in three tiers: Tin, Silver, and Gold.
Here's a list of Badges and their effects:
| Badge | Effect |
|---|---|
| Tin Doppelganger’s Badge | Doubles the points of your last throw. Can be used once per game. |
| Tin Badge of Headstart | You gain a small point headstart at the start of the game. |
| Tin Badge of Defence | Cancels the effects of your opponent’s Tin badges. |
| Tin Badge of Fortune | Allows you to roll one die again. Can be used once per game. |
| Tin Badge of Might | Allows you to add one extra die to your throw. Can be used once per game. |
| Tin Badge of Transmutation | After your throw, change a die of your choosing to a 3. Can be used once per game. |
| Carpenter’s Badge of Advantage | The combination 3+5 now counts as a new formation, called the Cut. Can be used repeatedly. |
| Tin Warlord’s Badge | You gain 25% more points for this turn. Can be used once per game. |
| Tin Badge of Resurrection | After an unlucky throw, allows you to throw again. Can be used once per game. |
| Silver Doppelganger’s Badge | Doubles the points of your last throw. Can be used twice per game. |
| Silver Badge of Headstart | You gain a moderate point headstart at the start of the game. |
| Silver Badge of Defence | Cancels the effect of your opponent’s Silver badges. |
| Silver Swap-Out Badge | After your throw, you can roll a die of your choosing again. Can be used once per game. |
| Silver Badge of Fortune | You can roll up to two dice again. Can be used once per game. |
| Silver Badge of Might | Allows you to add an extra die to your throw. Can be used twice per game. |
| Silver Badge of Transmutation | After your throw, change a die of your choosing to a 5. Can be used once per game. |
| Executioner’s Badge of Advantage | The combination 4+5+6 now counts as a new formation, called the Gallows. Can be used repeatedly. |
| Silver Warlord’s Badge | Gain 50% more points this turn. Can be used once per game. |
| Silver Badge of Resurrection | After an unlucky throw, allows you to throw again. Can be used twice per game. |
| Silver King’s Badge | The badge of the rightful king of the birds allows you to add an extra die to your throw. Can be used twice per game. |
| Gold Doppelganger Badge | Doubles the points scored from your last throw. Can be used thrice per game. |
| Gold Badge of Headstart | You gain a large point headstart at the start of the game. |
| Gold Badge of Defence | Cancels the effect of your opponent’s Gold badges. |
| Gold Swap-Out Badge | After your throw, you can throw two dice of the same value again. Can be used once per game. |
| Gold Badge of Fortune | You can roll up to three dice again. Can be used once per game. |
| Gold Badge of Might | Allows you to add an extra die to your throw. Can be used thrice per game. |
| Gold Badge of Transmutation | After your throw, change a die of your choosing to a 1. Can be used once per game. |
| Priest’s Badge of Advantage | The combination 1+3+5 now counts as a new formation, called the Eye. Can be used repeatedly. |
| Gold Warlord’s Badge | Gain double points for this turn. Can be used once per game. |
| Gold Badge of Resurrection | After an unlucky throw, allows you to throw again. Can be used thrice per game. |
| Gold Emperor’s Badge | Triples the points gained for the formation 1+1+1. Can be used repeatedly. |
| Gold Wedding Badge | A memento of Agnes and Olda’s big day. Allows you to throw up to three dice again. Can be used once per game. |
Cheating Dice
While exploring the vast world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you may stumble upon special loaded dice. These can be found by looting chests or bodies and offer an advantage by increasing the likelihood of rolling certain numbers.
When starting a new game, you have the option to use these loaded dice, giving you a strategic edge over your opponents.
This guide covers everything you need to know about playing dice in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more tips and insights into the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.
