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Lock In is a unique dice game that's quick to learn and quick to play, works great with 2 or more players, and provides a ton of press-your-luck excitement. The exclusive rules are available here at Dice Game Depot for free, and you can check them out below! In this press-your-luck challenge, players roll nine dice and “lock in” one target number, then try to keep hitting that number as the dice dwindle away. Smart risk-taking and chip management are key, but the thrill of pulling of …

The traditional dice game of Chicago (also known as Rotation) is quick and easy to learn and it works well for all ages and any number of players. The basic game is driven by pure luck, but the two variants described below add a bit of choice and variety. Object of the Game The object of the game Chicago is to be the player who has earned the highest score after eleven rounds of play. Components Two six-sided dice Pencil and paper for keeping score Number of Players …

Against the Monstrous Horde is our free fantasy-themed dice game that is played using polyhedral dice (4-sided dice, 8-sided dice, 10-sided dice, etc.). Great for a group of 2 to 6 players, it requires nothing more than some dice to play, so it can be enjoyed virtually anywhere where there's space to roll a few dice! Game Summary Greenhill Village is under attack! An army of cruel creatures set on causing chaos and destruction has swept out of the nearby mountains and is raiding and burning th …

Stuck in the Mud (also known as Drop Dead) is a luck-driven, easy dice game that is playable by groups both small and large. Object of the Game The object of Stuck in the Mud is to be the first player to score 500 points. Components Five 6-sided dice Pencil and paper for scoring Number of Players 2 or more (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How to Play Stuck in the Mud Choose a player to take the first turn. After that, play pr …

Yahtzee is a classic dice game that uses five 6-sided dice. It’s easy to learn, quick to play, and accommodates any number of players. There’s a reason it’s been so popular for decades! Object of the Game The object of Yahtzee is for each player to roll dice and fill out their score card over the course of a series of rounds, trying to obtain the best rolls they can in 13 different combinations. The player with the highest score at the end of the game wins. Equipment Five 6-si …

The LCR dice game is a fast-moving game that anyone can play. It requires three or more players and can be played with both small and large groups, so it makes a particularly good game for family gatherings, holiday parties, summer get-togethers, or other such events. Like slot machines or Bingo, LCR requires no skill or decision making of any kind. But, also like those games, it’s simple to play and provides plenty of excitement. There is a boxed version of the game available, …

Reminiscent of solitaire, Kings Corner is a multiplayer game where players attempt to get rid of cards from their hand by playing them to piles of alternating red and black cards. Game Summary Also Known As Kings in the Corner Kings Corners Object of the Game The object of the game is to be the first player to get rid of all the cards in your hand. Equipment A standard 52-card deck of playing cards. Cards rank from King (highest) to Ace (lowest): K-Q …

War is a simple, luck-driven card game with no strategic depth, but kids enjoy the quick card play and the suspense of the “wars” where you can win many cards at once. Game Summary Object of the Game Accumulate all the cards into your stack. Equipment A standard deck of playing cards. Number of Players 2 (War can also be played with more than 2 players by using the Multiple Players variant described below) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoo …

Often used as a drinking game, or even for stakes, this is an easy to play, casual dice game that's good for playing with a larger group. Object of the Game The object of the game is to be the player with the highest score after a single round. Equipment Five 6-sided dice A dice cup (optional) Number of Players 2 or more but best with at least 4 Terminology The 6 result on a die is commonly known as the Ship, the 5 is the Captain, the 4 is the Crew, and the other two dice are known as the Carg …

A classic trick-taking card game that truly shines with 4 players. This rules summary includes a detailed description of all the basic elements of Hearts and also a number of optional rules variations. Game Summary Object of the Game The player with the lowest score at the end of the game wins. Equipment A standard 52-card deck of playing cards. Cards are ranked from ace (high) to 2 (low). There is no trump suit. Score sheet or paper Pen or pencil Number of …