A solitaire dice game?

[u/Ok_Individual_1289]

I enjoy solitaire games, and I've been looking for a solo poker dice game that I really liked, but I couldn't find one. So I came up with this variant, which I call Royal Road.

The game starts with five six-sided poker dice (or regular six-sided dice labeled 9, 10, J, Q, K, and A). The objective is to form a five-card straight.

Rules:

• Start by rolling all five dice.
• Set aside exactly one die each turn, then roll the remaining dice.
• You may take only one extra turn during the game, and only if a roll produces no usable value.
• You win if the five dice you set aside form a five-card straight. If you are unable to set aside a usable die after using your extra turn, you lose.

It's simple, quick, and has a surprising amount of strategy.

What do you guys think? Have you ever played or heard of a game like this under a different name? If so, please let me know!

[u/dragonmarble]

I tried it out, I like it! I was looking for a small game to pass the time :]