Dice games are a great way to bring excitement and fun to any gathering. These games are perfect for creating memorable moments at parties, game nights, or just hanging out with friends. Here are some funny dice games with step-by-step instructions on how to play.
1. Mexico
Mexico is a fast and exciting elimination funny dice games where players try to avoid rolling the lowest dice.
(1) What you need
3 or more players, two dice, a dice cup (optional)
(2) How to play
Players take turns rolling two dice. The goal is to roll the highest possible combination, with “Mexico” (rolling a 2 and a 1) being the highest. After everyone has rolled, the player with the lowest score loses a life. This is usually represented by a coin or token. The game continues until only one player is left, the winner.
2. Balut
Balut is a poker-like dice game where players roll the dice to get the best hand.
(1) What you need
2 or more players, five dice, a Balut scorecard, and a pen
(2) How to play
Players take turns rolling five dice, up to three times, trying to form the best hand (e.g., pair, full house, straight).
After the third roll, players mark their scores on the Balut scorecard. The game usually consists of five rounds, and the player with the highest total score wins.
3. Zilch
Zilch is a risk game in which players accumulate points by rolling dice, but they must avoid rolling zero dice. No score dice and lose everything.
(1) What you need
2 or more players, six metal dice, a Zilch scorecard, and a pen
(2) How to play
Players roll all six dice and set aside any scoring combinations. For example, 1, 5, 3 of a kind. Players can continue to roll the remaining dice to accumulate more points, or end their turn and deposit their points into the bank. If a player rolls the dice and no scoring combination occurs, they “Zilch” and lose all points for that round. The first player to reach a predetermined score (usually 10,000 points) wins.
