Lost in Random Review | Opium Pulses

Published 11.09.2025

Author: Asuraya

Lost in Random Review

Have you ever imagined living in a world where a single dice roll decides your destiny? Even if the idea never crossed your mind, now you can experience it in Lost in Random, a game developed by Zoink and Thunderful, and published by Electronic Arts. It was released on 10 September, 2021.

The story takes place in the strange Kingdom of Random, where everything is controlled by dice. When kids turn 12, they must roll a magical dice that chooses which part of the kingdom they’ll live in forever. You play as Even, a brave 11-year-old girl who wants to save her sister Odd. On her 12th birthday, Odd rolls a six and is taken away to live with the Queen in the highest realm. Even is not alone, she has a living dice called Dicey who helps her on the journey. Together, they travel through six strange and magical areas, each one unique.

A dice has six dots, and in the Kingdom of Random there are exactly six realms, ranging from Onecroft, the lowest and poorest, to Sixtopia, the most luxurious. The characters are quirky and expressive, and the game looks amazing. Even Dicey, your little dice companion, is ridiculously cute! The whole style is gothic-fairy-tale-inspired, giving it a unique and magical feel.

it’s not your typical action-adventure, pretty unique, I have never played a game like that before. Lost in Random mixes real-time combat with a clever card system and dice mechanics that make every battle feel like a gamble, so it’s based on luck a bit too, right? You do rely on luck when rolling Dicey, since the number determines how many cards you can play, but it's not like.. completely random.. you build your deck, choose cards. Basically you build a deck of up to 15 cards, and each card has a different effect in battle.

You start combat with just a slingshot and Dicey by your side. To roll the dice, you first need to shoot crystals off enemies using your slingshot or dash through them to collect energy for Dicey. These crystals charge him, and once he’s full, you can roll. The number you roll determines how many energy points you get to spend on cards from your hand. Time freezes when you roll, giving you a moment to think, plan your move, learn your cards, and understand the mechanics.

There are five types of cards:

Weapon cards: which are, obviously, weapon cards. You summon swords, bows, spears, or hammers. Each weapon has its own feel and power, but they also come with a stamina bar. Once the stamina runs out, the weapon disappears, and you’ll need to roll Dicey again to summon a new one. If you roll Dicey again before the stamina ends and pick the same card, you can power up your weapon and deplete the remaining stamina for a stronger effect. So totally worth it.
Damage cards: deal direct damage or summon allies. Some deal direct damage to enemies, like bombs or fireballs. Others summon allies to fight alongside you, like mechanical minions or ghostly warriors. These allies can distract enemies, deal consistent damage over time, or even help control the battlefield. if you're too close when they attack, or if you're standing in the blast radius of a bomb, you’ll take damage too!
Defense cards: heal Even or give her shields.
Hazard cards: create traps or area effects, that disrupt enemies like pulling enemies into a slow-time zone or trap field.
Cheat cards: change the rules, like lowering card costs or giving extra dice points, they're total lifesavers early on, when your rolls are still weak and your options are limited.

In reality, there are only 34 cards, so you won’t be changing your deck all the time, maybe just a few times throughout the game. It’s pretty simple to get the most powerful cards too, but honestly, I never felt bored. It gave me the space to really learn each card, understand the mechanics, and figure out how everything works. The fighting can be challenging, especially at the beginning and there are a lot of enemies coming at you at once, so you’re constantly collecting crystals, fighting, and dodging, all at the same time. It gets chaotic, but in a good way.

I would totally recommend the game to basically everyone, especially if you're looking to try something different with a fresh, unique style. Sure, some people might find it boring or repetitive, but in reality, every fight feels different and brings something new. The board game system keeps things fresh, the card mechanics are fun to play with, and the combat isn’t just brainless button-mashing. I really enjoy games that make me dodge and stay alert, not just rush into enemies. Right now, the game is often on sale for under $5, which is a great deal for something that offers around 15 hours of gameplay.