Dice games come in every shape and size: fast party games, tactical point chases, and true casino classics. The beauty of it is that almost all of them need nothing more than a handful of dice. No dice at hand? You can roll dice online here for free — up to twelve at once.
The most popular dice games
Pick a game below for the full rules, the scoring, and useful tips — from quick fillers to tactical family games with dice.
Yahtzee
The best-known dice game in the world. Roll combinations like full house, straight, and the famous Yahtzee, and fill in your score sheet wisely. Includes the complete scoring and the 35-point bonus.
Rules & score sheet →Mia
The popular bluffing and drinking game, known in the Netherlands as Mexen. Roll under the cup, pass it on, and hope nobody calls your bluff. The highest roll is the Mia: 21.
Rules →Farkle (10,000)
Bank as many points as you can with six dice, but know when to stop — or you lose it all. First player to 10,000 wins.
Rules & scoring →Craps
The famous casino classic with two dice, explained clearly and neutrally. Learn the come-out roll, the point, and why the 7 matters so much.
Rules explained →Poker Dice
Poker, but with five dice. Make the strongest hand — from one pair to five of a kind — and beat your opponents in three rolls.
Rules →Pickomino
Collect worms by rolling exactly enough points — and steal tiles from your fellow players. Reiner Knizia's big family favorite, fully explained.
Rules →Qwixx
The fast cross-off game with two white and four colored dice. Every roll counts for everyone, so there's no waiting around. With complete scoring.
Rules & scoring →For kids
Ten dice games for kids, from highest roll to dice bingo — with the right age for each game and what your child learns from playing it.
See the 10 games →Shut the Box
Flip down the numbered tiles until the box is shut. Easy to learn, addictive to play, with a free printable score sheet.
Rules & score sheet →Liar's Dice
Bid and bluff about all the hidden dice on the table — also known as Perudo. With dudo, calza, and the notorious aces rules almost everyone forgets.
Rules →Sinterklaas dice game
The Dutch gift-exchange game: one die decides who unwraps, swaps, or steals, in two rounds — with a printable action card and a Christmas version.
Rules & action card →Online dice roller
No physical dice needed: roll up to twelve real 3D dice right in your browser. Perfect as a companion for any board or dice game.
Roll now →Which dice game is right for you?
- For a party or drinks: Mia — quick to learn, lots of bluffing and laughing.
- For the true classic: Yahtzee — everyone knows it, and it stays exciting until the last roll.
- For the point chasers: Farkle — do you dare to keep rolling, or do you play it safe?
- For poker fans: Poker Dice — the same hands, but with dice.
- For the whole family: Pickomino — collect worms and steal tiles, great with kids too.
- For those who hate waiting their turn: Qwixx — every roll counts for all players.
- With young children: see the dice games for kids — ten games with the right age for each.
- For the pub: Shut the Box — flip the tiles down, it doesn't get simpler.
- For those who love to lie: Liar's Dice — bid and bluff about all the dice on the table.
- For gift night: the Sinterklaas dice game — unwrap presents on the roll of a single die.
There's something for every dice night — from a quick game in between to family games with dice where adults and kids play side by side.
Tip: want to know the odds of a particular roll? The page on dice probability covers all the odds and the math behind them — handy for playing smarter.
Frequently asked questions about dice games
Which dice games can you play with two dice?
What is the best-known dice game?
Yahtzee is the best-known dice game in the world. You play it with five dice and a score sheet, trying to roll the best combinations.
How many dice do I need for a dice game?
It depends on the game: Mia uses two dice, Yahtzee and Poker Dice five, Farkle and Qwixx six, and Pickomino as many as eight. With the online dice roller you can roll up to twelve dice at once.
Which dice games are good for kids?
From around age 3, kids can play simple games like highest roll; from age 8, Pickomino and Yahtzee are the family favorites. Check the overview of ten dice games for kids, with the right age and what your child learns from each game.