Rules for Dice & Card Games

Looking for something fun to do? Well gather some friends or family members, grab some dice and a deck of cards, and check out all the games listed below! We've collected the rules to a variety dice and card games, all provided completely free and most requiring nothing more than a few dice or a deck of cards. We even have some custom-designed games that you won't find anywhere else!

Dice Games

Aces in the Pot

An easy, fast dice game, similar to LCR, that uses regular dice.
Number of players: 3 or more
Components required: Two 6-sided dice; Two chips per player

Against the Monstrous Horde

A fantasy-themed dice game of monster slaying that is played using polyhedral dice.
Number of players: 2 to 6
Components required: One 7-piece polyhedral dice set per player, plus a few other dice used by all players

Bunco

A dice game and social activity for large groups.
Number of players: 8 or more
Components required: Six or more 6-sided dice; Pencils and paper or score sheets for scoring

Beetle

A simple but creative dice game of rolling and drawing.
Number of players: 2 or more
Components required: One 6-sided die and pencil and paper for each player

Chicago

A dice game that works well for all ages and any number of players.
Number of players: 2 or more
Components required: Two 6-sided dice; Pencil and paper or app for scoring

Farkle

A fun and challenging dice game with multiple variations and scoring options.
Number of players: Best with 3 to 8
Components required: Six 6-sided dice; Pencil and paper, score sheet, or app for scoring

Going to Boston

The object of this little dice game is to win the most number of rounds.
Number of players: 3 or more
Components required: Three 6-sided dice; Pencil and paper or app for scoring

LCR Dice Game

A simple, fast-moving game that anyone can play.
Number of players: 3 or more
Components required: Three 6-sided dice; Chips, coins or other items (3 per player)

Liar's Dice

A game of bluffing and deception.
Number of players: 2 or more
Components required: Five 6-sided dice per player; One dice cup per player

Mafia

In Mafia, you win by being the first player to lose all your dice.
Number of players: Best with 3 to 5
Components required: Five 6-sided dice; A stack of chips or counters for each player; Pencil and paper or app for scoring

Pig

Pig is a simple dice game which in its basic form is playable with just a single die.
Number of players: 2 to 10
Components required: One 6-sided die; Pencil and paper or app for scoring

Poker Dice

In this simple little dice game, your goal is to roll the best possible poker hand.
Number of players: 2 or more
Components required: Five 6-sided dice

Roller Coaster

Roller Coaster is an exciting game where you get to roll a die as fast as possible!
Number of players: 4 or more
Components required: Two 6-sided dice

Sevens

The number seven is often thought to be a lucky number. But in this game, rolling seven is considered a bad thing.
Number of players: 3 or more
Components required: Six 6-sided dice; Pencil and paper or app for scoring

Ship, Captain, and Crew

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.
Number of players: Best with at least 4
Components required: Five 6-sided dice

Shut the Box

Shut the Box is a traditional dice game that has remained popular for centuries. It only requires two dice and a simple board, but it provides a good amount of strategy.
Number of players: Any, but best with 2 to 5.
Components required: Two six-sided dice; A board showing the numbers 1 through 9; Pencil and paper or app for scoring

Stack

Stack is a fast and easy dice game that lets all the players roll big handfuls of dice at once and then take turns strategically stacking them up!
Number of players: 2 to 8
Components required: Fourteen 6-sided dice per player

Stuck in the Mud

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.
Number of players: 2 or more
Components required: Five 6-sided dice; Pencil and paper or app for scoring

Yahtzee

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!
Number of players: 1 or more
Components required: Five 6-sided dice; score cards

Zanzibar

This lively dice game for 2 or more players uses lots of chips and an interesting scoring mechanism.
Number of players: 2 or more
Components required: Three 6-sided dice; 20 chips or counters per player; Pencil and paper or app for scoring

Shut the Box Game Rules Clearly Explained

Roller Coaster Dice Game Rules

Aces in the Pot Dice Game Rules