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My favorite die to use is a d10. The reason I like this die is because of its simplicity of math. A d6 has a 16.7% chance of getting each number, a d8 has a 12.5% chance of rolling each number, and so on. These get complex when you start figuring out what you need to roll multiple numbers on the die, and when a second die is added, it becomes exponentially complex. A d10, on the other hand, is very easy to figure out the odds based on percentages. A 1 has a 10% chance of success, a 1-3 has …

One of the most crucial yet sometimes overlooked aspects to a game is the type of dice used. Though typically deemed only the chance element of a game, they really determine the odds of success and failure, which in turn determines the playability and enjoyment of any game. Pre-1970s, the type of dice was predictable -- the D6. The only question was how many dice would come with a game. Dungeons and Dragons changed all of that. Needing more variables for weapons, spells, and other game …

The number seven is often thought to be a lucky number. But in this dice game, rolling seven is considered a bad thing. You'll need three or more players and six  6-sided dice. ADVERTISEMENT (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How do you play Sevens? The game is played in an agreed-upon number of rounds. In each round, all players take a turn rolling the dice. One player is chosen to begin and then play proceeds clockwise around the table. Each player in turn rolls …

Liar's Dice is known by many names, such as Doubting Dice, Dudo, Perudo, Mexacali, Call My Bluff, "pirate's dice," "deception dice," and so on. But regardless of what name you call it, Liar's Dice requires two or more players and is typically played with a set of five 6-sided dice for each player. Since players must keep their dice concealed from other players, one dice cup for each player is recommended. There are numerous Liar's Dice boxed games available, but any set of dice and dice cups wou …

Also known as Going to Town, Newmarket, or Yankee Grab , the object of this little dice game is to win the most number of rounds. You'll need three or more players and three  6-sided dice. ADVERTISEMENT (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How do you play Going to Boston? The game is played in an agreed-upon number of rounds. Each player in turn has three throws of the dice. On the first throw, the highest number is put to one side. If two or more of the dice show t …

Are you itching to play a game but lacking in opponents? A solitaire dice game can help scratch that itch. Or maybe you do have an opponent or three, but you're short on time. Again, dice games to the rescue! Most can be played in 30 minutes or less.Here's a list of some of the best published multiplayer dice games that can also be played solo. Roll Through the Ages: The Bronze AgeThis fast-moving game really gives you the feel of building up a civilization, but unlike most civ ga …

This lively, free dice game is for 2 or more players, and uses lots of chips and an interesting scoring mechanism. You'll need three six-sided dice and 20 chips or counters per player. (Poker chips will work, or M&Ms, or glass stones, or any other type of counter you have on hand.) The winner of the game is the first player to lose all their chips. Each player begins the game with 20 chips. (If you wish, you can increase or decrease this number for a longer or shorter g …

Mafia is a great little dice game in which you win by being the first player to lose all your dice. You can play with between 2 and 8 players, but 3 to 5 is best. You'll need five 6-sided dice and a stack of poker chips for each player, and paper and pencil for scoring. One or more dice cups are nice to have but not required. ADVERTISEMENT (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); So how do you play Mafia? The game is typically played in a series of several rounds or for a sp …

Pig is a simple dice game which in its basic form is playable with just a single die. You win by being the first player to score 100 or more points. To play you'll need 2 to 10 players, one 6-sided die, and a pencil and some paper for keeping score. ADVERTISEMENT (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); So how do you play Pig? Choose a player to go first. That player throws a die and scores as many points as the total shown on the die providing the die doesn’t roll a 1 …

In this simple little dice game, your goal is to roll a poker hand that ranks highest among all players in a single round of play. Usually multiple hands are played during a single game. To play, you'll need five regular 6-sided dice, although having special  Poker Dice certainly adds to the fun. You'll also want to have at least two players and a score sheet. If you're playing Poker Dice as a betting game, use poker chips as well for tracking wins and losses. If you're using regular 6-side …