The Best Roll and Write Board Games

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Over the course of the past decade, the roll (or flip, or flick, or pick your mechanic here) and write games have exploded in popularity. Sure, the genre has been around since the days Yahtzee was invented, but we’ve come a long way since this dice chucker was one of the only games in town (pun intended). Today, we not only have a plethora of roll and writes to choose from but even thematic ones that try to immerse the players. If you are looking for the next roll and write for you to play, we’ve got you covered. Note, this isn’t an exhaustive list, we each just picked some of our favorites. Did we miss your fav? Let us know in the comments below.

Chosen by BrandonFlip a card. Draw a line. Is that it? Well, yes and no. Next Station: London may very well spark a new series of games that introduce new city metro maps and task players with developing their lines better than all opponents. I’m getting ahead of myself though. Next Station provides plenty of strategy within the confines of a card draw system and the puzzle is fantastic. Add in player powers, objectives, a new name for your city, and continue to enjoy the ride. Its layers are subtle, its restrictions more so, but there’s enough to provide a little brain burn during your trip through its system.

Chosen by TonyOne of the more recent roll and writes is also one of my favorites. Vengeance: Roll and Fight, published by Mighty Boards, is a game that combines elements of strategic planning, combat, and luck. Each player takes on the role of a vigilante, seeking retribution against the crime boss that wronged them. The gameplay is divided into two phases: the planning phase and the action phase. During the planning phase, players roll their dice and allocate them to