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Rat-Snake

Rat-Snake

Goodman Games · 2016
2–65 min8+ yrs8.5 BGG8Party
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How do you play Rat-Snake?

Rat-Snake is a gambling game that requires two six-sided dice to play. Players will roll dice on a mat, wagering their ante in a silo for a payout. The game was created in the fictional universe of Lankhmar, played by characters in the game.

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Rat-Snake box art
official art · Goodman Games

Rat-Snake is a gambling game that requires two six-sided dice to play. Players will roll dice on a mat, wagering their ante in a silo for a payout. The game was created in the fictional universe of Lankhmar, played by characters in the game. It was made real and published by Goodman Games and sold through their website.

The game comes in a tube and includes six dice (although only a pair of dice are used per thrower.) Players take turns as the "Thrower" rolling dice. They pay a six coin ante, and roll the dice. If the dice show rats they lose coins out of their silo. If the dice show snakes they gain coins in their silo. After each roll players can decide if they want to keep playing or stop. If players lose all their coins they are out of play.

Additionally, players may make side bets on the active roller.

🔬 game anatomy
BGG rating8.5 / 10
Vibe
Party
Play time
5 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
8+ yrs

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Q3How do you play Rat-Snake?
Rat-Snake is a novel-based game, for 2–6 players, taking ~5 minutes, featuring betting and bluffing. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Rat-Snake — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Rat-Snake support?
Rat-Snake is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Rat-Snake take?
A game of Rat-Snake takes about 5 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Rat-Snake for?
Rat-Snake is recommended from age 8.
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