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Are you itching to play a game but lacking in opponents? A solitaire dice game can help scratch that itch. Or maybe you do have an opponent or three, but you're short on time. Again, dice games to the rescue! Most can be played in 30 minutes or less.Here's a list of some of the best published multiplayer dice games that can also be played solo. Roll Through the Ages: The Bronze AgeThis fast-moving game really gives you the feel of building up a civilization, but unlike most civ ga …

In this simple little dice game, your goal is to roll a poker hand that ranks highest among all players in a single round of play. Usually multiple hands are played during a single game. To play, you'll need five regular 6-sided dice, although having special  Poker Dice certainly adds to the fun. You'll also want to have at least two players and a score sheet. If you're playing Poker Dice as a betting game, use poker chips as well for tracking wins and losses. If you' …

This lively, free dice game is for 2 or more players, and uses lots of chips and an interesting scoring mechanism. You'll need three six-sided dice and 20 chips or counters per player. (Poker chips will work, or M&Ms, or glass stones, or any other type of counter you have on hand.) The winner of the game is the first player to lose all their chips. Each player begins the game with 20 chips. (If you wish, you can increase or decrease this number for a longer or shorter g …

In addition to boxed dice games that you can buy at game stores, there are also plenty of free PnP (print-and-play) dice games available. Most of these have been specifically designed as one-player games, so just print them out, grab a few dice, and get rolling! Solitaire Dice Solitaire Dice is a great little solo dice game designed by Sid Sackson. The rules are moderately complex, but take the time to learn them and you'll be rewarded with an entertaining and challengin …

Mafia is a great little dice game in which you win by being the first player to lose all your dice. You can play with between 2 and 8 players, but 3 to 5 is best. You'll need five 6-sided dice and a stack of poker chips for each player, and paper and pencil for scoring. One or more dice cups are nice to have but not required. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); So how do you play Mafia? The game is typically played in a series of several rounds …