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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. (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. E …

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 …

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. (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 o …

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. (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 doe …