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Devil Dice is a unique puzzle game, where the player controls a small devil that runs around a grid covered in large dice. The player can both stand atop dice, and stand on the ground (with the dice towering above). When standing on the dice, the player can move from die to die, or can roll a die...

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Developer
Shift

Released on
1998

Size
1–5 Players

Version
PlayStation

Requirements
Sony Playstation

Downloads
Puzzle

Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

ESRB Rating
E - Everyone

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Devil Dice is a unique puzzle game, where the player controls a small devil that runs around a grid covered in large dice. The player can both stand atop dice, and stand on the ground (with the dice towering above). When standing on the dice, the player can move from die to die, or can roll a die in the direction he or she runs, revealing a different face as the die rotates. Creating a group of adjacent dice with identical pips—the size of which must be at least the number of pips—causes those dice to slowly sink into the field before disappearing. Chain reactions are possible by adding additional dice to a sinking set. Different types of dice are available in some modes, with different properties to make the game more challenging.

Devil Dice

Overview & History

Released in arcades in 1998 by developer Shift and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, Devil Dice (known originally in Japan as *Xi [sai]*) stands as a brilliantly devilish twist on the traditional puzzle genre. Abandoning standard falling-block tropes, this cult classic drops players directly onto a massive, rolling grid of three-dimensional dice alongside a horde of cheeky, horned little devils. The arcade iteration refined the frantic, strategic gameplay of its PlayStation predecessor, offering competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes that coin-op enthusiasts eagerly gathered around to master under intense time pressure.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Unlike standard match-three puzzlers, players control a diminutive devil who actively runs across a shifting playfield composed of giant, interconnected dice. The primary objective is to push, pull, and roll these dice to match their top face values with the number of identical dice connected adjacently. For instance, linking three faces showing a '3' triggers a clear and earns points, while chaining larger combos causes blocks to vanish and drops "devil blocks" onto opponents in competitive modes. Movement requires spatial awareness because your little demon can be crushed instantly if a die topples over onto their square, adding a layer of constant peril to every tactical decision.