Dice Puzzle 2600 box art

Atari 2600 · Puzzle

Dice Puzzle

SystemAtari 2600
Released1984
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperPanda, Inc.
PublisherSancho
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Dice Puzzle is a puzzle game released in 1984 for the Atari 2600, developed by Panda, Inc. and published by Sancho.

It landed about 7 years into the 2600's life. Other notable 2600 releases from 1984 include Beamrider, Gremlins and Stargate. Among the 14 2600 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

Panda, Inc. also made Exocet for the 2600.

Dice Puzzle is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Dice Puzzle is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Dice Puzzle gameplay screenshot on 2600
In-game screenshot (2600)

Dice Puzzle walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Dice Puzzle.

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Playing 2600 games today

Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.

Dice Puzzle FAQ

When did Dice Puzzle come out on the 2600?

Dice Puzzle was released for the Atari 2600 in 1984.

Who made Dice Puzzle?

It was developed by Panda, Inc. and published by Sancho.

Is Dice Puzzle multiplayer?

No. Dice Puzzle is a single-player game.

How long does Dice Puzzle take to play?

As a puzzle game, Dice Puzzle typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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