As in the original game, every player strives to build the mightiest and most succesful civilization, each on their respective game board. Familiar features include civilian- and military buildings, advisors, colonies, and wonders. The available buildings are defined by the players' dice, and the resouces they "produce". Advisors, colonies and wonders give points and chips that may once per turn be exchanged for rerolls or resources.

Nations The Dice Game is a much faster and simpler experience than its "older sibling". Every age consists of only one round, which in turn includes less actions than previously. Thus the game is playable in under an hour, and it is extremely suitable for friends of both dice games and civlization builders.