Alhambra Roll and Write

Alhambra: Roll & Write is an exciting dice - based board game, a dice version of the classic Alhambra. In this game, players select sets of dice to construct as many buildings of each type as possible. At the start, roll a blue and yellow die three times and cross out the building at the intersection of the rolled numbers. Every time a building is 'built' (crossed off), mark it on the scoring sheet for all to see. Then, roll the dice one more time and place the blue and yellow dice on your player sheet. The start player then rolls another set of dice. You can either cross out an unbuilt building or take coins for crossed - out intersections. Pass the unused dice to the next player and re - roll the used ones. Coins can be used to re - roll dice or mark out both buildings. At game's end, earn points for 1st - 3rd place in each building type and bonus points for completed rows and columns. Suitable for 1 - 5 players, takes 30 - 45 minutes, and is for ages 8 and up. Features dice rolling and paper - and - pencil gameplay, with themes of dice and city building.

How to play: First, each player rolls a blue and a yellow die three times at the start of the game. Find the intersection of the rolled numbers on the board and cross out the corresponding building. Mark each 'built' building on the scoring sheet so everyone can track progress. After that, roll the dice one more time and place the blue and yellow dice on your player sheet. The start player then rolls another set of dice. You have two choices: either cross out a building that hasn't been built yet or collect coins for the intersections that are already crossed out (up to four coins). Pass the two unused dice to the next player without changing the numbers, and re - roll the used dice and put them back on your sheet. You can use coins to re - roll dice (costs 1 coin) or mark out both buildings (costs 3 coins). At the end of the game, points are awarded for 1st - 3rd place in each building type, and there are bonus points for completed rows and columns. Note: Keep the scoring sheet visible so all players can see the progress. Make sure to handle the dice carefully to avoid losing them. Maintenance: Store the game in a dry and cool place to keep the paper components in good condition. You can wipe the dice with a soft cloth if they get dirty.