Looking for something fun to do? Well gather some friends or family members, grab some dice or 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!
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Dice Game Rules
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
Be sure and check out our helpful guide on Farkle strategies and tactics for dice game success!
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
Jackpot
An easy but exciting dice game for medium to large groups, with wild swings of luck and a variable playtime.
Number of players: Any, but best with 4 to 8
Components required: Two 6-sided dice; 15 to 20 chips per player; game board (which you can make yourself)
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
Macao
Macao uses only a single die, but the game can be very tense and exciting despite its simple rules.
Number of players: Best with 3 to 6
Components required: One 6-sided die; Chips or gaming stones
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
