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Cat and Chocolate: A Best-Selling Party Game in Japan for Over a Decade
This Popular Performative Party game has been a best-seller in Japan since its release in 2010, and with lots of different themes to choose from, it makes us wonder if any of them are the right choice. Is this game still worth importing years later, or is it a product of its time? Check out today's review of Cat and Chocolate
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Whale to Look Review: A Whale of a Time from Oink?
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#oinkgames #boardgames #boardgame #familyboardgames #familygames Calling all Oink fans! Jun Sasaki has collaborated with Bruno Faidutti (Incan Gold, Mascarade) to make a small box hidden information game. We go over who this game is for and who should stay an ocean away....Check out our review of Whale to Look to find out if it's worth importing or not! Join our Discord! discord.gg/4pVkZUPhJm C...
Wedding Anniversary Special: 10 Games We Love Playing Together
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To celebrate our 2nd anniversary, Tsumachan joins Eric to talk about our favorite games to play 2gether! That's right, our 2 anniversary on 2/22 which means we were married 2 years ago on 2/22/22 on 2sday! These are not necessarily the best "couples games" or "best 2-player games" but rather games we have the most fun playing with each other versus playing with other people. Check out our podca...
Harvest (ハーベスト) Review
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I hate take that games. Please don't make me play a take that game. Oh, this one is maybe actually good? Wait really? Find out why this little vegetable take-that game might be the best take-that game we've played! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/BoardGameDojo Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/theboardgamedojo Join our discord! discord.gg/8XmX7zGZzp Check out our podcast! Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us...
Best Indie Board Games from Asia: January 2024
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We have redesigned our Indie Spotlight series to bring you only the best indie games each month! This month we have 5 games to bring to you to be the coolest hipster at your board game group. Tell us what you think about the new format in the comments! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/BoardGameDojo Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/theboardgamedojo Join our discord! discord.gg/8XmX7zGZzp Check out our podcast...
Taiki Shinzawa Interview (English Version)
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Taiki Shinzawa is one of the most prolific trick-taking designers out there, but he does so much more, including: puzzles, abstract games, and murder mysteries. Today we chat with him about his inspirations, his favorite games, and what to look forward to next! Taiki Shinzawa Twitter: shzwtk Join our Discord! discord.gg/4pVkZUPhJm Support us Patreon: www.patreon.com/BoardGameDojo Ko...
シンザワ タイキ×Board Game Dojo 「世界で人気のボードゲームどうやって生まれる?」「日本のトリテ人気はあのカードゲームが影響?」
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『Board Game Dojo』 日本と日本のボードゲームが大好きなホスト・エリックがアジアのボードゲームについて紹介するUA-cam/Podcast番組です! 今回は番組史上初の日本語版🇯🇵 Podcast用の番組を再編集し、日本語吹替をつけています。 今回のインタビュー企画は、『マスクマン』や『アメリカン ブックショップ』などのボードゲームを手がけ、世界のボードゲーマーを魅了するデザイナー・シンザワ タイキさん! シンザワさんがボードゲーム作成を初めたきっかけ、ボードゲームを作る制作過程、コラボしてみたい作家さんなど、国内外でヒット作を生み出し続ける理由を深堀りしていきます! ▼シンザワ タイキさん: X(旧Twitter): shzwtk BGG: boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/65503/taiki-shin...
5 Cozy Coffee Table Games
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It's so cold that even our camera lens couldn't concentrate! (but only for the first 30 seconds) So what are we playing while trying to keep warm and cozy under our kotatsu? What games can you play that are good for a small table or on-the-go? Eric & the camera try to make it through this quick video to show you what we've been playing in our hibernation. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/Boar...
Rumble Nation Deluxe: The Definitive Version?
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Today we are taking a look at the recently released Rumble Nation Deluxe, the reprint/upgrade of the much beloved Rumble Nation that has been out of print for awhile. We go over the differences between Rumble Nation and the Deluxe version as well as answer whether it's worth the upgrade or just buying if you don't already own it! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/BoardGameDojo Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com...
Ito Rainbow: Ito 2.0
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OMG Ito has a sequel! Okay everybody stay calm. We are going to do a review of Ito Rainbow, what the designer has said is Ito 2.0! Okay I'm okay I'm going to remain calm and composed and do a good review so you know which version you should get and if you need to buy this version if you already have Ito. I think I can do it. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/BoardGameDojo Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/theb...
Top 10 Board Games of All Time (Jan 2024 Edition)
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Join BOTH members of the Board Game Dojo as we ring in the New Year with our Top 10 Board Games of All Time!! That's right, we tell you the best games of all time and there will be no disagreements.....right? Right? With no overlap, we cover 20 unique games that we can't stop playing. And we talk about Japanese culture during the New Years too! We hope you enjoy this video as much as we did mak...
Come Sail Away Review: Worth Importing from OverSEAS?
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Come Sail Away is a behemoth in Saashi standards. I could probably fit most of their games in the box. But does it play like a big box? Spoiler, it doesn't. See if Saashi & Saashi's biggest box yet is worth paying for in this edition of Import or Not! Note: We ran laundry while filming this. In hindsight, that was a bad idea. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/BoardGameDojo Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/the...
Hipparchus Review: Scout for 2 Players?
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Geonil, the designer behind Jekyll vs Hyde and Ptolemy has released a new 2-player trick-taking game! With the inability to reorganize your hand, it has already drawn comparisons to SCOUT! What does the Board Game Dojo think, and what do you think of what the Board Game Dojo thinks? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/BoardGameDojo Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/theboardgamedojo Follow us on: Twitter: twitter...
Top 10 Games to Bring Home for the Holidays 2023
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So you've got to pick some games to please everyone...the ones who don't like rules, the competitive ones, the young and the old, and hopefully they're also easy to pack! Well we've got you covered with 10 of our favorite games to bring home this holiday season. With a wide variety of games, we are sure that something hear will be a hit at your home this year. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com...
Fuwa Fuwa Christmas ふわふわのクリソマス Review: Holiday Set Collection for the Whole Family
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Do you like sets of gifts? Reindeer? Dice? Okay maybe one of those things doesn't belong, but those are all of the things that are in this indie game for the holidays. Coming from a small publisher with acclaimed hits like "Stomach Pain Endurance Battle," we take a look at Fuwa Fuwa Christmas, a simple game that plays in 5-10 minutes. We will review it and teach you how to play it, all in about...
Infiltraitors Review: Cooperative Deduction from Hong Kong
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Infiltraitors Review: Cooperative Deduction from Hong Kong
2023 Board Game Holiday Gift Guide Pt V: Stocking Stuffers
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2023 Board Game Holiday Gift Guide Pt V: Stocking Stuffers
2023 Holiday Board Gift Guide Pt IV: Card Games
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2023 Holiday Board Gift Guide Pt IV: Card Games
2023 Board Game Holiday Gift Guide Pt III: Games $51-$100
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2023 Board Game Holiday Gift Guide Pt III: Games $51-$100
2023 Board Game Holiday Gift Guide Pt II: Games $25-$50
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2023 Board Game Holiday Gift Guide Pt II: Games $25-$50
2023 Board Game Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Games Under $25
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2023 Board Game Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Games Under $25
1-2-3 Cheese: Worth Backing or Not?
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1-2-3 Cheese: Worth Backing or Not?
Ranking the Itten Funbrick Series
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Ranking the Itten Funbrick Series
Nuts A GoGo Review: It's a Bit Nuts
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Nuts A GoGo Review: It's a Bit Nuts
Stereo Mind & Stereo Mind Classical: 2 Musical Party Game, 1 Hive Mind
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Stereo Mind & Stereo Mind Classical: 2 Musical Party Game, 1 Hive Mind
Trend/Trend: the Branch: Fashionable BINGO
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Trend/Trend: the Branch: Fashionable BINGO
Zodiac Rush Review: Family Fun From Vietnam?
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Zodiac Rush Review: Family Fun From Vietnam?
Nightmare Millionaire Review & Giveaway!
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Nightmare Millionaire Review & Giveaway!
Town 77 Review: It's Town 66
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Town 77 Review: It's Town 66
Rubber Paper Scissors Review! Tic-Tac-Toe + Rock-Paper-Scissors?!
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Rubber Paper Scissors Review! Tic-Tac-Toe Rock-Paper-Scissors?!

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  • @TheHellboy4711
    @TheHellboy4711 3 дні тому

    Thx 4 the video. The game sounds fun and like the little brother of Nokusu Dice.

  • @kailomonkey
    @kailomonkey 14 днів тому

    Is it really a take that game? Seems more like forced collab. That wirlwind card is a pain but you have to get rid of it...

  • @davereid8063
    @davereid8063 Місяць тому

    Were there people sleeping behind you?

  • @Paulovlyra
    @Paulovlyra Місяць тому

    Thank you

  • @Paulovlyra
    @Paulovlyra Місяць тому

    Wish I had found your channel before... Hope you didn't stop. Your videos are very fun and also insightful

  • @Paulovlyra
    @Paulovlyra Місяць тому

    I can see that Tsumachan loves "carteados" (trick-tacking and adjacents)!! I'm with her on that

  • @ghtddkc
    @ghtddkc 2 місяці тому

    The game Cauldron 15 looks really good ! Thanks for the presentation. What are your favorite introductory trick taking game?

  • @azamarro
    @azamarro 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the review. Just got this and plan on playing sometime soon. Btw, Deep Sea Adventure is a great game! 🤨 I was going to say it is a roll & move but actually good. Lots of excitement and laughs whenever I bring it out.

  • @fleazapp
    @fleazapp 2 місяці тому

    Keep it up!

  • @tomasmesen
    @tomasmesen 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this fantastic interview! I love Taiki Shinzawa's games (I own Ghosts of Christmas, 9 Lives, Maskmen, Big Top, Charms, Inflation, American Bookshop). There's a few of his older designs I've been looking for but they're really hard to find, such as Cowardly Bat.

  • @ianlim9437
    @ianlim9437 2 місяці тому

    I see Innovation. I hit Like And Subcribed lol.

  • @leounite5
    @leounite5 3 місяці тому

    Where can I buy it? Can I buy it online in the US?

  • @88slow
    @88slow 3 місяці тому

    Love your channel. Used it to buy many games in Japan. Though perfumery took 3 of us 2 hours lol i admit both are very AP players and analysis everything. At first you think it's going to be a worker placement game but it's more a thinky, brain burning engine builder. 😂 love the game. Keeper.

  • @ChemistryInYourMind9500
    @ChemistryInYourMind9500 4 місяці тому

    Hmm so many zodiac board games, i searched it, zodiac rush is the best as i have experience

  • @bhbnnc
    @bhbnnc 4 місяці тому

    Great review 👍🏻 What are the dots / markings on the tiles for ?

  • @revimfadli4666
    @revimfadli4666 4 місяці тому

    Other than the take that being impersonal, I wonder if the counterplay possibilities from placing your veggies in certain positions help mitigate that sense of powerlessness in take that games where "someone else just plays a card and you can't do anything about it"

  • @revimfadli4666
    @revimfadli4666 4 місяці тому

    Yeah that kind of randomness-dependent interaction feels like you can only interact if the game randomly allows you. That should've been the player's decision..

  • @jamesssstarr5486
    @jamesssstarr5486 4 місяці тому

    The games has 6 little boards, how do I know how many of them am I going to use? Also, in a two player game, is it mandatory to use 4 boards?

    • @revimfadli4666
      @revimfadli4666 4 місяці тому

      You use as many as there are players

    • @jamesssstarr5486
      @jamesssstarr5486 4 місяці тому

      @@revimfadli4666 But what about the two-player setup?

  • @shockwavemasta
    @shockwavemasta 4 місяці тому

    I'd thumbs up the cake solution and like that house rules are inherent depending on how you like to play.

  • @xXichigoogihci
    @xXichigoogihci 4 місяці тому

    This is really cool!

  • @EmmaNovaheim
    @EmmaNovaheim 4 місяці тому

    Thumbs up for the cake solution! Its sounds like it could create some really funny explanations 😂

  • @ohhenry2
    @ohhenry2 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this very informative and thoughtful review. How do you feel about the game 1 year on? Has it held up?

  • @sunlightmoon6998
    @sunlightmoon6998 4 місяці тому

    U look like “nothing is better than chocolate covered hotdogs” guy lmfao

  • @ohhenry2
    @ohhenry2 4 місяці тому

    Cute video. But, beyond that, an informative one. Thanks for sharing!

  • @ohhenry2
    @ohhenry2 4 місяці тому

    Great analysis. Enjoyed the video.

  • @ohhenry2
    @ohhenry2 4 місяці тому

    Great video! Love the sincerity and quality of the content. Just genuinely helpful. Thanks!!

  • @henrylam24
    @henrylam24 5 місяців тому

    Thumbs up! 👍

  • @RumpleMatt
    @RumpleMatt 5 місяців тому

    It would be great if you would translate all the cards for us non-Japaense speakers, so that we folks could make paste ups for this game 😇

    • @TheBoardGameDojo
      @TheBoardGameDojo 5 місяців тому

      Funny you mention that! I just did the official English rulebook for them! :)

  • @RumpleMatt
    @RumpleMatt 5 місяців тому

    Hyaenidae is one of the smallest mammal families. It consists of only four subspecies that are distributed throughout the African continent, Central Asia, and India, and not all are particularly aggressive. In fact, other than the spotted African Hyena they tend to be rather cowardly, relying on hunting in large groups, and almost always avoiding attacking when on their own. So, they tend attack in number in order to feel safe and, on many occasions, they will retreat as quickly as possible when they feel under threat. So the theme is understandable - especially as it's an asian game designer probably more used to the striped Hyena which live as far as South Asia.

    • @TheBoardGameDojo
      @TheBoardGameDojo 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for the info! That makes so much sense then!

    • @RumpleMatt
      @RumpleMatt 5 місяців тому

      @@TheBoardGameDojo Oh great - if you could speak to them that would be great. paste ups, even if just digital files to create ourselves would make so much sense.

  • @GustavoSouzaLopes
    @GustavoSouzaLopes 5 місяців тому

    Bought on amazon jp both the one with the haunted house theme and the one with business theme. both games have English text. thanks for the recommendation and congrats on 1k subs!

  • @petervanderham4725
    @petervanderham4725 5 місяців тому

    Nice list. I have more in common with Eric than with Tsumachan, but both are cool. For Eric: have you played more Splotters? Any that work good with two players?

  • @zloyvlk
    @zloyvlk 5 місяців тому

    What are the Left and Right tokens for?

  • @ImaginEric
    @ImaginEric 5 місяців тому

    Congrats on hitting 1000 subs! That’s huge! As for the game example, I have to give a thumbs down. I think it might save the cake topper but not the cake, sorry. The game does sound interesting. Could definitely be an add-on to a future order. Thanks for sharing!

  • @CherryHotSauce
    @CherryHotSauce 5 місяців тому

    Thank you UA-cam for this wonderful video suggestion

  • @jasonlevine6286
    @jasonlevine6286 5 місяців тому

    I have the Haunted House theme published by Cosaic and it also has English text. That version has gone over really well with the people I've played it with, maybe because it's a little easier to imagine solutions to the situations (?). I like the Board Game Dojo's nuanced review of this game, it's not for everyone, but I think if it sounds like something you would enjoy, give it a try.

  • @davidherberger8104
    @davidherberger8104 6 місяців тому

    Thumbs Up ! Congrats on 1000k

  • @beakerkell
    @beakerkell 6 місяців тому

    Thumbs up! :)

  • @NoPlanetBGames
    @NoPlanetBGames 6 місяців тому

    Congrats on hitting the 1K, love the channel. Not sure about this game though, not giving me the same "I want to play it" vibe as other games such as ITO.

    • @TheBoardGameDojo
      @TheBoardGameDojo 6 місяців тому

      Same for us. I played this game for years as a teacher before I ever thought "huh maybe this game could be played for fun?"

  • @mazman9355
    @mazman9355 6 місяців тому

    Thumbs up for the game, thumbs down for any leaning cake problem solved WITHOUT sneaking a taste of the icing😇

    • @TheBoardGameDojo
      @TheBoardGameDojo 6 місяців тому

      Oh that was implied ;)

    • @mazman9355
      @mazman9355 6 місяців тому

      ah! then approved!! (but now I have to go snack something too sweet...)

  • @sarahlambourne3032
    @sarahlambourne3032 6 місяців тому

    I don’t think you did a good job because I don’t think you would be close enough so it would work. 😂

    • @TheBoardGameDojo
      @TheBoardGameDojo 6 місяців тому

      Never underestimate my sneakiness!

    • @Naru-Maki
      @Naru-Maki 5 місяців тому

      Hahaha I was gonna say how would you be able to pull that off. Thanks for the upload 🎉 looks fun ​@@TheBoardGameDojo

  • @eVanDiesel
    @eVanDiesel 6 місяців тому

    I've almost bought this so many times!

    • @eVanDiesel
      @eVanDiesel 6 місяців тому

      Also, congrats on 1k!!!🎉

    • @TheBoardGameDojo
      @TheBoardGameDojo 6 місяців тому

      @@eVanDiesel Thanks so much! Has our review made you decide for sure whether to get it or not?

    • @eVanDiesel
      @eVanDiesel 6 місяців тому

      @TheBoardGameDojo as a future add on maybe! 😁

  • @guksungan1267
    @guksungan1267 6 місяців тому

    the hidden team sounds clever in how it allows honest evaluation without team bias.

    • @TheBoardGameDojo
      @TheBoardGameDojo 6 місяців тому

      That's 100% why it's there for sure, good observation!

  • @ex1stgames
    @ex1stgames 6 місяців тому

    Love it, but a bit too simple for me - great for new players!

  • @Medsas
    @Medsas 6 місяців тому

    did you see the new Ito Classic version?

    • @TheBoardGameDojo
      @TheBoardGameDojo 6 місяців тому

      Yes we did! I'm sure it'll be good as it's the same basic rules but I'm interested in the slight tweaks it makes. I'll be picking up a copy ASAP

  • @TylerDeLisle
    @TylerDeLisle 6 місяців тому

    This is an enjoyable video but I was hoping to see the how to play first... and seems like you didn't end up making one? Good video regardless, but I think I prefer your format with them together and I can skip to the part I want, or watch in the order I want. :)

    • @TheBoardGameDojo
      @TheBoardGameDojo 6 місяців тому

      Ooh good call. I think there's actually quite a few things we need to do that we, at one time, said we would do... 😔 This game definitely deserves it! Thanks for watching the video btw 😀

  • @luisperdomo4873
    @luisperdomo4873 6 місяців тому

    Sounds great! Where can I find this game to import?

  • @bridgetmartin4269
    @bridgetmartin4269 6 місяців тому

    REALLY Appreciate all the thought that went into this comparison!! Thank you!!! Really ENJOYED the video and your insightful perspective! Just subscribed 😊

  • @emilialinnea123
    @emilialinnea123 6 місяців тому

    Datto! Looks great. I can’t find it anywhere online. Do you know where I can get hold of it?

    • @TheBoardGameDojo
      @TheBoardGameDojo 6 місяців тому

      Best bet is Surugaya. I think Zen Market is a way to buy from them abroad: www.suruga-ya.jp/product/detail/607555368?tenpo_cd=400475

    • @emilialinnea123
      @emilialinnea123 6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @Warriorking.1963
    @Warriorking.1963 6 місяців тому

    I am SO bad at this type of game, Kermit the Frog would be better at it. It looks like a fun game, but when you're as poor at these games as I am, it's best to just give it a pass. Great video as always there mate, keep 'em coming.

  • @Warriorking.1963
    @Warriorking.1963 7 місяців тому

    What an amazing game! It's such a shame it's so hard to find, why hasn't one of the big publishers picked this one up? This is going to become my new obsession, track down and find a copy of this gem, and adding it to my collection. Just one little question: if two players play - let's say - their purple die, one to increase the value of a card, the other to change its colour, do they still have to roll off at the end of the round? I got a copy of Nokosu Dice a few weeks ago, and being a sucker for throwing dice, I really love it, but this one looks even more up my street, so the hunt is now officially on. This video has been absolutely fantastic, because you introduced me to a game I was totally unaware of, and I thank you so much for doing so.

    • @TheBoardGameDojo
      @TheBoardGameDojo 6 місяців тому

      Hello! Thank you for watching and I'm glad I got to show you a new and interesting game! This game is actually only for 3-4 players and I can't see it working well with other player counts. Nokosu Dice is a great one! Way to snag a copy!

    • @Warriorking.1963
      @Warriorking.1963 6 місяців тому

      @@TheBoardGameDojo Thanks for the reply. Yes, I realise it's for three or four players, but I'm still unclear what happens if two of those players play one die each of the same colour, one for value, the other for colour change. Do they have to roll against each other to see who scores the highest, or do you only roll if your played your die to increase the number of the card? I know I'm being a pain, but it's such a good game, I'd really like to know this.

    • @TheBoardGameDojo
      @TheBoardGameDojo 6 місяців тому

      @@Warriorking.1963 Ah I completely misread your question! I guess that's what I get for replying to these things when I'm first waking up lol You always have to roll off! Doesn't matter how you use your die. You just grab a die at the beginning of the round and put it down on the card, the value doesn't mean anything at first. Then, everyone who played a die, whether they are the only one or multiple people did, roll their dies and compare the overall card value.