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Designed by Josh J. Carlson, Adam Carlson
Published by Chip Theory Games, asmodee + 9 more
Players
1-4
Community Snapshot
At its best with 2 players, this heavy game offers co-op gameplay in 60–120 min.
How It Plays
Cooperative Game
Everyone works together against the game itself — you win or lose as a team, so get ready to strategize together!
Dice Rolling
You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!
Die Icon Resolution
The symbols on the dice tell you exactly what happens next — each face triggers a different effect.
Grid Movement
Pieces move on a grid of squares — straightforward movement that still leaves room for deep tactical thinking.
Narrative Choice / Paragraph
You read story passages and make branching decisions — your choices steer the plot in different directions.
Resource to Move
You spend resources to move your pieces — managing what you have is just as important as where you go.
Role Playing
You take on a character with unique abilities and make choices as them — step into someone else's shoes!
Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game
You play through linked missions or scenarios that build on each other — it's like an epic adventure in chapters.
About This Game
Too Many Bones comes loaded for bear by breaking into a new genre: the dice-builder RPG. This game takes everything you think you know about dice-rolling and turns it on its head. Dripping with strategy, this fantasy-based RPG puts you in the skin of a new race and takes you on an adventure to the northern territories to root out and defeat growing enemy forces and of course the infamous "baddie" responsible.…
Source: BoardGameGeek
Expansions & Related
34 Expansions
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Play Time
60-120 min
Complexity
3.9 / 5
Rating
8.3
Year
2017
Solo / Solitaire Game
You can play this one all by yourself — perfect for a quiet evening when you want a fun challenge on your own.
Square Grid
The board uses a grid of squares for movement — clear, familiar, and great for tactical play.
Stat Check Resolution
Outcomes are determined by comparing stats — if your numbers are high enough, you succeed!
Tech Trees / Tech Tracks
You unlock new abilities or upgrades along a branching tech tree — each path opens up different strategies.
Turn Order: Role Order
Turn order depends on which role or character you chose — your role shapes when you act.
Variable Player Powers
Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.
2017
+ 26 more expansions