In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, earning Groschen can be quite the challenge, especially during the early stages of your journey. However, a swift way to boost your funds is through gambling, specifically by playing dice. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to master the dice game in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*.
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Where to Play Dice in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2How to Score in DiceBadgesCheating Dice
Where to Play Dice in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Your dice-playing journey begins during the tutorial segment of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Here, you'll grasp the fundamentals of the game, setting the stage for your future gambling endeavors. Once you're past the tutorial, you'll find dice enthusiasts at almost every inn or tavern scattered throughout the game's vast open world. If you're unsure where to start, simply visit the nearest town and look for an NPC lounging outside a tavern or inn. Engage them in conversation to initiate a game of dice.
How to Score in Dice
Now, let's dive into the mechanics of scoring in dice. The objective is straightforward: accumulate points to surpass your opponent. Each game has a predetermined target score, and the first player to reach it claims victory. You begin each turn with six dice, which you can roll multiple times within your turn. However, if a roll yields no scoring combinations, your turn ends, and you forfeit all points accumulated during that turn. Therefore, knowing when to stop rolling is crucial. Additionally, with each roll, you lose one die, making subsequent rolls more challenging.
Here are 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, if you roll an additional matching die, your score doubles. For example, three 2s score 200 points, but four 2s score 400, five 2s score 800, and six 2s score 1,600.
Badges
As you delve deeper into Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you'll encounter Badges, which add an extra layer of strategy to your dice games. These Badges, found through looting chests or corpses, come in three tiers: Tin, Silver, and Gold. Below is a detailed 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
As you explore the open world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, keep an eye out for special loaded dice found in chests and on corpses. These dice are designed to land on certain numbers more frequently, giving you a subtle advantage in your games. At the start of a new dice game, you can opt to use these loaded dice to tilt the odds in your favor.
And there you have it—a complete guide to playing dice in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more tips and detailed information on the game, be sure to visit The Escapist.
