Rolling Realms Promo: Dice Throne Realm Setup and Play Guide

By Stonemaier Games US & International Store | Published: 2026-11-02

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to add the Dice Throne promo realm to Rolling Realms, from setup and card placement to scoring and common mistakes to avoid.

Quick answer

To play the Dice Throne promo realm in Rolling Realms, treat it as an expansion realm: add its six promo cards to the realm deck, deal it like any other realm, and play through the standard nine-round game. The key is to set up the realm cards before the first round and check the Dice Throne-specific scoring conditions on the card.

Why the Dice Throne realm plays differently

The Dice Throne promo realm is not a standalone game; it requires the Rolling Realms core game. That means you cannot simply shuffle it into a different game or play it without the base components. The promo pack contains six cards inspired by Dice Throne, and these cards are designed to slot into the existing realm deck.

Because the promo is a single realm rather than a full expansion, it changes one realm in your game rather than adding new systems. If you are teaching new players, introduce the Dice Throne realm after they understand the core loop of rolling and placing dice, so the themed scoring does not become a distraction.

When to bring the Dice Throne realm to the table

Use the Dice Throne realm when your group already knows Rolling Realms and wants a themed variation for a game night. It is also a good choice for solo play if you want a different scoring puzzle without learning a full new game. Avoid using it in a first-ever teaching game, because the promo realm assumes familiarity with the base game’s round structure and realm deck.

If you are mixing multiple promo realms, add only one new realm at a time. That keeps the decision space manageable and lets you verify that the Dice Throne cards are working as intended before adding another promo.

Step-by-step Dice Throne realm setup and play

Confirm you have the core game and promo cards: Set out the Rolling Realms core game first, then take the six Dice Throne promo cards from the pack. Do not shuffle them into the realm deck until you have verified that all six cards are present and face up. Missing a promo card? Stop and check the pack before dealing, because the realm is designed as a complete set.
Add the promo cards to the realm deck: Shuffle the six Dice Throne cards into the realm deck along with the base game realms. If you are playing with a specific realm count, include the Dice Throne realm as one of those realms rather than as an extra deck. Do not deal the Dice Throne cards as a separate pile; they belong in the shared realm deck.
Deal realms as usual: Deal the required number of realm cards to each player according to the core rules. If a Dice Throne card comes up, place it in front of that player like any other realm card. Check that every player has the correct number of realms before the first roll.
Read the Dice Throne card scoring before round one: Before any dice are rolled, read the scoring conditions on the Dice Throne realm card aloud. Confirm how its themed scoring works and whether it interacts with any other realm in play. If a scoring condition is unclear, pause and resolve it now rather than mid-game.
Play the nine-round game normally: Run the standard nine rounds of Rolling Realms, rolling and placing dice as the core rules dictate. Apply the Dice Throne realm’s scoring at the end of the game along with your other realms. Do not score the Dice Throne realm early; wait until the final scoring step.
Score and compare: Total your score from all realms, including the Dice Throne realm, using the core game’s scoring rules. If you are playing solo, compare your score to your previous sessions with the same realm mix. Record which realms were in play so you can compare scores fairly next time.

Product facts

Rolling Realms Promo: Dice Throne: This promo pack contains 6 cards inspired by Dice Throne and requires the Rolling Realms core game. You need the base game to play, and the six cards are the entire Dice Throne realm addition, so there is no extra component to hunt for.
Rolling Realms Promo: Dice Throne