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Dice games: More than just chance decides here
Dice games use chance as part of the game. This not only creates excitement, but also surprises
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Dice games rely on the principle of chance, because how the small, angular game pieces will fall cannot be predicted. These ten dice games show why more than luck is necessary to win.
A game of dice is always based on chance, because players cannot foresee how the angular objects will fall. This element of chance is what makes dice games so exciting. Read here why it takes more than a lucky chance to throw the dice and why a clever strategy is just as important in most dice games.
1. “Crackle”
“Crackle” is easy to explain. One to twelve players (aged eight and over) write down the numbers rolled per game round on a piece of paper. What is entered is determined by two dice, which are rolled in turn by all players: inside. You get points by entering as many combinations as possible in the rows of your grid. By the way, nobody has the choice, once the dice have been cast, the number has to be entered on the slip of paper, after 25 rounds the slip of paper is full and it is evaluated.
2. “Kniffel”
No question, “Kniffel” is the best-known dice game in this list, after all, the game has been around since 1956. At that time, it was launched in the USA under the name “Yahtzee”. To play “Kniffel” you need five dice, a dice cup and a game block. Different throwing combinations are shown on it, which in the best case scenario are all rolled over the course of the game. Whoever manages the coveted trick – all five dice show the same number – receives the highest possible number of points and increases his chances of winning considerably.
3. “Cube Ligretto”
“Cube Ligretto” follows the card game of the same name and should therefore be the right choice for all lovers of the original. The game is suitable for two to four people aged eight and over. 24 transparent dice in four colors replace the cards. There is also a game block.
4. “Safehouse”
“Safehouse” originally appeared as a board game based on an idea by the author Sebastian Fitzek. Now there is another version: “Safehouse – The Dice Game”.One to four players try to make the right decisions together. The way to the safe house, however, only succeeds with good teamwork and a bit of luck with the dice.
5. “Wizard”
Modifying successful games is popular among game makers. The successful “Wizard” card game also has an offshoot “Wizard” with dice. There are seven dice involved in this game, which must be used for the magical ability of prediction. The dice game is suitable for two to five players: indoor and from ten years of age.
6. “Yu-ca-tan”
The Mexican state of Yucatán is actually known for its sunny beaches on the Gulf of Mexico and Mayan ruins, but it is also a dice game “Yu-ca-tan” something. It is a mixture of betting and dice game. The game is played with two to five players: ages eight and up.
7. “Wordz”
Cubes not only carry numbers but also letters. So have to “Wordz” Two to eight players: from eight years of age upwards, form words with what the dice give them. A large vocabulary makes the game easier because as many words as possible have to be found within 60 seconds. Similar to Scrabble, the more letters a word has, the more points it gets.
8. “Qwixx”
“Qwixx” is like “Kniffel” a real dice classic. The rules are simple, play is played with two to five players: eight and older. Various combinations are noted on a game block, all of which should be achieved with the dice used in the game. The more that is achieved, the higher the points will be in the end.
9. “Strike”
Follow in Harry Potter’s footsteps once, that does “Strike” possible. The dice game is also available as a version without Harry Potter, but the mechanics remain the same. In turn, all players throw the Rubik’s cube into a small arena. If you can knock over the dice skillfully so that the same symbols are on top, you score.
10. “Pretty clever”
How clever are you? Put it to the test and compete with up to three other players: inside a game of dice “Pretty clever”. The nice thing about this game with dice is that all players are always involved in the action, so it never gets boring. The aim is to fill in the fields on your own game block and get the most points for it.
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