Game Overview
Players transform the dice on the Field into a dungeon and build pathways that lead summoned monsters against your opponent. Players must defeat the enemy Die Master to win the match.
Core Components
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Dice: Cubes inscribed with Crests containing items or monsters, used to build a dungeon on the Field.
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Die Faces: There are 6 varieties, each with a Crest. Rolling specific Crests allows for Summoning monsters or saving Crests.
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Monsters: Figures moved across the field to battle the enemy.
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Crests: Currency required for actions like attacking and moving.
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Field: A 19x13 grid of squares where dungeons are built.
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Dungeon: Paths built on the Field using dice; monsters move on these paths.
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Dice Pool: The 15 dice selected for use in a specific game.
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Dice Box: Holds up to 99 of each type of dice owned by a player.
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Die Master: Represents the player. Win by attacking the enemy Die Master 3 times.
Basic Gameplay Steps
1. Dice Pool Formation: Select 15 dice from the box before the match starts.
2. Roll the Dice: Select 3 dice from the Dice Pool each turn and roll them.
3. Summon Monster/Item: If two or more Summon Crests of the same level are rolled, choose a monster or item from the dice and place it on the Field.
4. Dimension: Unfold a die into a flat 6-square piece and place it on the Field. The first piece must touch the Die Master area; subsequent pieces must connect to the player's existing dungeon.
5. Monster Movement and Battles: Monsters require Crests to act. One Movement Crest allows one square of movement; one Attack Crest allows an attack on an adjacent enemy. Diagonal attacks are not allowed.
6. Showdown: Repeat steps 2-5. The first player to attack the enemy Die Master three times wins.
Starting the Game
Insert the Game Pak into the Game Boy® Advance and switch to ON. After the opening movie, the Title Screen appears (press START to skip). Press START at the Title Screen to access the Title Menu.
To start a new game, select NEW GAME. The Name Entry Screen will appear.
WARNING: Only one game can be saved. Selecting NEW GAME when a save file exists will erase all old data.
Menu Options
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Dice Pool: Organize and select the 15 dice for duels.
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Tournament: Battle various characters in a tournament. Winners gain a die and prize money; losers keep their dice.
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Free Duel: Battle favorite opponents defeated in Tournament Mode. Winners gain a die.
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Link Duel: Compete against other players using a Game Link Cable. No dice are won or lost.
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Trade: Exchange dice with another player via Game Link Cable.
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Grandpa's Shop: Buy and sell dice.
Tournament Mode Details
1. Select a tournament and press A.
2. A tournament chart is generated with randomly selected opponents. Press A to start.
3. Players proceed to Dice Pool Formation.
CAUTION: Tournament progress cannot be saved. Turning the power off requires restarting from the first round.
Free Duel Details
1. Select an opponent using the Control Pad and press A.
2. The opponent screen appears; press A to start.
3. Players proceed to Dice Pool Formation.
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If the power is turned off during a match, the ranking is recorded as "Washout."
Connecting via Game Link Cable
Necessary Items:
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2 Game Boy Advance systems
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1 Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable
Connection Steps:
1. Ensure both units are OFF. Insert Game Paks.
2. Connect the cable to the External Extension Connector on each system.
3. Switch both units to ON.
4. Refer to page 11 for further instructions.
Cautions:
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Use only the official Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable.
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Ensure the cable is fully inserted.
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Do not disconnect during transmission.
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Do not use a connection box.
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Only two systems can be connected.
Link Duel and Trading
Link Duel:
1. Connect two systems.
2. Ensure Dice Pools are organized via the Game Menu.
3. Both players select "Link Duel" and press A.
4. The first player to press A goes first.
Trading Dice:
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Up to 10 dice can be selected at a time.
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Unequal exchanges are allowed (e.g., 7 dice for 10).
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One-way exchanges (0 for 5) are allowed.
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The 15 dice in the Dice Pool cannot be traded.
Steps to Trade:
1. Connect systems and select "Trade" from the Game Menu.
2. Select dice to trade by highlighting them and pressing A.
3. Confirm the trade list. Remove dice by highlighting and pressing A.
4. Highlight "OK" and press A. Both players must select "YES" to complete the trade.
Grandpa's Shop