Bardo

Bardo is a bluffing dice game for up to six players, set in a medieval tavern. You roll dice in secret, raise bids about the faces showing across the table and try to catch other players lying. The last player with dice wins.

How to play

Each player starts a round by secretly rolling five dice. Taking turns, you raise the bid on how many dice of a particular face are on the table. Call a bluff if you think a bid is false, or call Spot On if you think it is exactly right. The loser of the round loses a die.

Game modes

Classic mode follows the standard bidding rules. In Events mode, the loser chooses a twist for the next round, such as counting only one face, lifting every cup for a second or limiting how long players can look at their own dice.

Multiplayer and solo play

You can play online with up to six players, either at a private table with friends or in an open lobby. For solo games, you can fill the table with seven AI rivals, each with a distinct personality, from cautious to reckless and hard to read. The game also includes public lobbies and private tables.

Characters and setting

Unlock 13 characters, from grizzled adventurers to oddballs, by completing individual challenges. These include winning with a single die, landing five perfect Spot On calls and making a +10 raise. You can also choose a victory pose. Games take place in a hand-built medieval tavern, accompanied by an original soundtrack and an atmosphere of friendly menace, pirates and chancers.