Dicement
Roll, modify, and fit D6 dice in this Sokoban-inspired logic puzzle
Dicement
Dicement — Sokoban Meets Dice Logic Puzzles
Dicement takes the classic Sokoban warehouse puzzle formula and transforms it into something entirely fresh by replacing boxes with six-sided dice. Every push, every roll, and every face matters as you navigate grid-based levels where success depends on matching dice values to slot requirements. Inspired by innovative puzzle games like "Baba Is You" and "Dicey Dungeons," Dicement challenges you to think several moves ahead while manipulating dice properties to satisfy increasingly complex conditions.
🎮 What is Dicement?
Dicement is a logic puzzle game that combines traditional Sokoban mechanics with dice manipulation. You control a character pushing D6 dice across grid-based puzzle rooms, but unlike standard Sokoban where any box can go in any goal, Dicement requires specific dice faces to match designated slot conditions. Each level presents a unique spatial logic problem where you must plan movement sequences, predict dice rolls, and modify dice properties to achieve victory.
The beauty of Dicement lies in its deceptive simplicity. Early levels teach you basic pushing and rolling mechanics, but soon you're juggling multiple dice with different values, navigating tight corridors, and using limited moves to transform dice faces before slotting them into precise positions. Every puzzle becomes a mental chess match between you and the grid.
🕹️ Controls
Dicement uses simple directional controls for movement and dice manipulation:
| Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Move Up | ↑ Up Arrow or W |
| Move Down | ↓ Down Arrow or S |
| Move Left | ← Left Arrow or A |
| Move Right | → Right Arrow or D |
| Undo Last Move | Z or U |
| Restart Level | R |
| Pause/Menu | ESC or P |
Movement is turn-based, giving you time to plan each action carefully without time pressure.
🧩 How to Play Dicement
Core Mechanics
Dicement revolves around two interconnected systems that create its puzzle depth:
Sokoban-Style Movement
Like classic Sokoban, you navigate confined spaces pushing objects (dice) into target positions. The fundamental rules include:
- Push Only – You cannot pull dice, only push them forward as you move
- No Diagonal Movement – All movement occurs on a four-directional grid (up, down, left, right)
- Wall Blocking – Dice cannot be pushed through walls or into other dice
- Permanent Positions – Once a die reaches a corner or tight space, it may become impossible to reposition
Dice Face Manipulation
Unlike traditional Sokoban, Dicement adds dice rolling mechanics that change which face is showing:
- Rolling Changes Values – Pushing a die causes it to roll, changing the top face according to D6 geometry
- Predict Outcomes – Pushing a die north will rotate it forward, showing a different face than pushing it east
- Face Requirements – Target slots require specific dice values (e.g., a slot marked "5" only accepts a die showing 5 on top)
- Planning Paths – You must trace movement paths that end with the correct face showing
Gameplay Objectives
Each Dicement level presents the same core goal with escalating complexity:
- Identify Slot Requirements – Examine target positions to see which dice values they demand
- Plan Movement Sequences – Trace paths that will roll dice to show required faces
- Execute Without Blocking – Push dice into slots without trapping them in unreachable positions
- Complete All Slots – Fill every target position with correctly-valued dice
Advanced Mechanics
As you progress through Dicement, additional mechanics layer onto the foundation:
- Dice Modification – Some levels include special tiles or abilities that let you change dice faces directly
- Multiple Dice Puzzles – Later levels require coordinating several dice simultaneously
- Limited Space Challenges – Tight grids force creative solutions where movement order matters critically
- Conditional Slots – Advanced slots may accept multiple values or require specific combinations
Strategy Tips
Mastering Dicement requires developing strong spatial reasoning and planning skills:
- Work Backwards – Start by identifying what face each die needs to show, then trace reverse paths to determine starting positions
- Use Undo Liberally – The undo function lets you experiment with sequences risk-free; test different approaches
- Corner Awareness – Avoid pushing dice into corners unless that's their final destination—corners often create unsolvable states
- Face Tracking – Mentally track how each push changes visible faces; with practice, you'll predict outcomes multiple moves ahead
- Order Matters – When managing multiple dice, solve for the most constrained die first to avoid blocking yourself
📸 Dicement Puzzle Progression
🎲 Tutorial Levels - Learning the Basics
The demo version of Dicement includes 7 carefully crafted tutorial levels that introduce core concepts progressively. Your first puzzles focus on single-die scenarios where you learn how pushing direction affects face rotation. You'll discover that pushing a die north makes it roll forward, changing the top face based on D6 geometry—a "1" facing up might become "2" or "5" depending on roll direction.
These early levels establish Dicement's fundamental challenge: spatial planning combined with value manipulation. You're not just moving objects to locations; you're choreographing movement sequences that end with specific outcomes. Even simple 5x5 grids become brain-teasers when face requirements enter the equation.
🧠 Intermediate Challenges - Multi-Die Coordination
Beyond tutorials, Dicement introduces multiple dice that must be managed simultaneously. Suddenly you're solving logistics problems: which die to move first, how to create temporary space for maneuvering, and how to avoid permanently blocking critical paths.
These intermediate puzzles teach you about movement order dependencies. You might need to push Die A east to create space for Die B to move north, but doing so changes Die A's face, requiring additional rotations before it reaches its final slot. Success requires visualizing entire solution sequences before committing to the first move.
⚡ Complex Spatial Reasoning
Advanced Dicement levels constrain space severely, creating claustrophobic grids where every tile matters. You might have a 6x6 room with four dice, multiple walls, and target slots scattered in opposite corners. Now you're solving multidimensional optimization problems: finding paths through tight gaps, using dice as temporary stepping stones, and executing precise rotation sequences.
The difficulty spike here comes from increased consequences for mistakes. In spacious early levels, you can often recover from suboptimal moves. In cramped advanced puzzles, a single wrong push can render the level unsolvable, requiring full restarts. This is where Dicement's undo function becomes essential—you'll use it constantly to test hypothetical sequences.
🏆 Modification Mastery
The deepest Dicement challenges incorporate dice modification mechanics that expand the possibility space dramatically. Special tiles or abilities let you manually change dice faces without moving them, adding a new strategic layer. Now you're deciding whether to roll a die through complex paths or use modifications to shortcut value changes.
Expert-level puzzles combine all mechanics: multiple dice, tight spaces, specific roll sequences, and strategic modification usage. Solutions might require 20+ moves executed in precise order, with each step setting up the next. Solving these feels like cracking a safe—satisfying clicks as pieces fall into place, building toward that final moment when the last die slots perfectly into position.
🎯 Why Play Dicement?
Dicement appeals to puzzle enthusiasts who appreciate pure logic challenges without time pressure or reflex demands. The PICO-8 pixel art aesthetic gives it charm while keeping focus on mechanical depth. If you enjoy Sokoban classics, "Baba Is You's" rule-bending creativity, or "Dicey Dungeons'" dice manipulation systems, Dicement offers a fresh take that honors those inspirations while creating its own identity.
The demo's 7 tutorial levels provide a substantial taste of the game's potential. Each puzzle feels handcrafted to teach specific concepts or challenge particular skills. Whether you're a casual player enjoying accessible early puzzles or a veteran seeking brain-melting advanced challenges, Dicement scales elegantly to provide appropriate difficulty.
Dicement — Sokoban Meets Dice Logic Puzzles
Dicement takes the classic Sokoban warehouse puzzle formula and transforms it into something entirely fresh by replacing boxes with six-sided dice. Every push, every roll, and every face matters as you navigate grid-based levels where success depends on matching dice values to slot requirements. Inspired by innovative puzzle games like "Baba Is You" and "Dicey Dungeons," Dicement challenges you to think several moves ahead while manipulating dice properties to satisfy increasingly complex conditions.
🎮 What is Dicement?
Dicement is a logic puzzle game that combines traditional Sokoban mechanics with dice manipulation. You control a character pushing D6 dice across grid-based puzzle rooms, but unlike standard Sokoban where any box can go in any goal, Dicement requires specific dice faces to match designated slot conditions. Each level presents a unique spatial logic problem where you must plan movement sequences, predict dice rolls, and modify dice properties to achieve victory.
The beauty of Dicement lies in its deceptive simplicity. Early levels teach you basic pushing and rolling mechanics, but soon you're juggling multiple dice with different values, navigating tight corridors, and using limited moves to transform dice faces before slotting them into precise positions. Every puzzle becomes a mental chess match between you and the grid.
🕹️ Controls
Dicement uses simple directional controls for movement and dice manipulation:
| Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Move Up | ↑ Up Arrow or W |
| Move Down | ↓ Down Arrow or S |
| Move Left | ← Left Arrow or A |
| Move Right | → Right Arrow or D |
| Undo Last Move | Z or U |
| Restart Level | R |
| Pause/Menu | ESC or P |
Movement is turn-based, giving you time to plan each action carefully without time pressure.
🧩 How to Play Dicement
Core Mechanics
Dicement revolves around two interconnected systems that create its puzzle depth:
Sokoban-Style Movement
Like classic Sokoban, you navigate confined spaces pushing objects (dice) into target positions. The fundamental rules include:
- Push Only – You cannot pull dice, only push them forward as you move
- No Diagonal Movement – All movement occurs on a four-directional grid (up, down, left, right)
- Wall Blocking – Dice cannot be pushed through walls or into other dice
- Permanent Positions – Once a die reaches a corner or tight space, it may become impossible to reposition
Dice Face Manipulation
Unlike traditional Sokoban, Dicement adds dice rolling mechanics that change which face is showing:
- Rolling Changes Values – Pushing a die causes it to roll, changing the top face according to D6 geometry
- Predict Outcomes – Pushing a die north will rotate it forward, showing a different face than pushing it east
- Face Requirements – Target slots require specific dice values (e.g., a slot marked "5" only accepts a die showing 5 on top)
- Planning Paths – You must trace movement paths that end with the correct face showing
Gameplay Objectives
Each Dicement level presents the same core goal with escalating complexity:
- Identify Slot Requirements – Examine target positions to see which dice values they demand
- Plan Movement Sequences – Trace paths that will roll dice to show required faces
- Execute Without Blocking – Push dice into slots without trapping them in unreachable positions
- Complete All Slots – Fill every target position with correctly-valued dice
Advanced Mechanics
As you progress through Dicement, additional mechanics layer onto the foundation:
- Dice Modification – Some levels include special tiles or abilities that let you change dice faces directly
- Multiple Dice Puzzles – Later levels require coordinating several dice simultaneously
- Limited Space Challenges – Tight grids force creative solutions where movement order matters critically
- Conditional Slots – Advanced slots may accept multiple values or require specific combinations
Strategy Tips
Mastering Dicement requires developing strong spatial reasoning and planning skills:
- Work Backwards – Start by identifying what face each die needs to show, then trace reverse paths to determine starting positions
- Use Undo Liberally – The undo function lets you experiment with sequences risk-free; test different approaches
- Corner Awareness – Avoid pushing dice into corners unless that's their final destination—corners often create unsolvable states
- Face Tracking – Mentally track how each push changes visible faces; with practice, you'll predict outcomes multiple moves ahead
- Order Matters – When managing multiple dice, solve for the most constrained die first to avoid blocking yourself
📸 Dicement Puzzle Progression
🎲 Tutorial Levels - Learning the Basics
The demo version of Dicement includes 7 carefully crafted tutorial levels that introduce core concepts progressively. Your first puzzles focus on single-die scenarios where you learn how pushing direction affects face rotation. You'll discover that pushing a die north makes it roll forward, changing the top face based on D6 geometry—a "1" facing up might become "2" or "5" depending on roll direction.
These early levels establish Dicement's fundamental challenge: spatial planning combined with value manipulation. You're not just moving objects to locations; you're choreographing movement sequences that end with specific outcomes. Even simple 5x5 grids become brain-teasers when face requirements enter the equation.
🧠 Intermediate Challenges - Multi-Die Coordination
Beyond tutorials, Dicement introduces multiple dice that must be managed simultaneously. Suddenly you're solving logistics problems: which die to move first, how to create temporary space for maneuvering, and how to avoid permanently blocking critical paths.
These intermediate puzzles teach you about movement order dependencies. You might need to push Die A east to create space for Die B to move north, but doing so changes Die A's face, requiring additional rotations before it reaches its final slot. Success requires visualizing entire solution sequences before committing to the first move.
⚡ Complex Spatial Reasoning
Advanced Dicement levels constrain space severely, creating claustrophobic grids where every tile matters. You might have a 6x6 room with four dice, multiple walls, and target slots scattered in opposite corners. Now you're solving multidimensional optimization problems: finding paths through tight gaps, using dice as temporary stepping stones, and executing precise rotation sequences.
The difficulty spike here comes from increased consequences for mistakes. In spacious early levels, you can often recover from suboptimal moves. In cramped advanced puzzles, a single wrong push can render the level unsolvable, requiring full restarts. This is where Dicement's undo function becomes essential—you'll use it constantly to test hypothetical sequences.
🏆 Modification Mastery
The deepest Dicement challenges incorporate dice modification mechanics that expand the possibility space dramatically. Special tiles or abilities let you manually change dice faces without moving them, adding a new strategic layer. Now you're deciding whether to roll a die through complex paths or use modifications to shortcut value changes.
Expert-level puzzles combine all mechanics: multiple dice, tight spaces, specific roll sequences, and strategic modification usage. Solutions might require 20+ moves executed in precise order, with each step setting up the next. Solving these feels like cracking a safe—satisfying clicks as pieces fall into place, building toward that final moment when the last die slots perfectly into position.
🎯 Why Play Dicement?
Dicement appeals to puzzle enthusiasts who appreciate pure logic challenges without time pressure or reflex demands. The PICO-8 pixel art aesthetic gives it charm while keeping focus on mechanical depth. If you enjoy Sokoban classics, "Baba Is You's" rule-bending creativity, or "Dicey Dungeons'" dice manipulation systems, Dicement offers a fresh take that honors those inspirations while creating its own identity.
The demo's 7 tutorial levels provide a substantial taste of the game's potential. Each puzzle feels handcrafted to teach specific concepts or challenge particular skills. Whether you're a casual player enjoying accessible early puzzles or a veteran seeking brain-melting advanced challenges, Dicement scales elegantly to provide appropriate difficulty.
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