Dice drinking games

Two dice, one cup, let’s go. Dice drinking games are quick to explain and live on luck – and sometimes on bluffing.

17 games

Dice drinking games: 17 games

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Drinking Sevens

Roll up to 100 – and the seven lurks everywhere.
Players:3–10 Rules: Medium
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Kinito

The Spanish bluffing game: roll in secret, announce the result – truth or lie?
Players:3–10 Rules: Medium
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Mia (Meyer)

The bluffing classic with two dice: roll in secret, announce, beat it – or get caught.
Players:3–10 Rules: Medium
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Three Man

Roll a 1 and a 2 and you become Three Man – drinking on every 3 from now on.
Players:6+ Rules: Medium
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421

The dice classic from French bars: first the tokens are handed out, then handed back – whoever holds them all at the end buys the round.
Players:2–8 Rules: Medium
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Avalanche

One glass, one die, six outcomes – on a 4 everyone hits the floor.
Players:6–10 Rules: Medium
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Biskit (Biscuit)

Two dice, no winners, lots of rules: on a 7 everyone shouts “Biskit!”, and whoever rolls a 3 becomes the prisoner of three.
Players:3–12 Rules: Easy
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Dice Race

Two dice cups chase each other around the table – whoever gets caught drinks.
Players:4–12 Rules: Easy
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Dummy

Roll a number, then roll it again – every failed attempt is a sip.
Players:2–10 Rules: Easy
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Frau Holle

Roll a double and you become Frau Holle – and woe to anyone who calls you anything else.
Players:3–10 Rules: Medium
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Ludo

Ludo with drinking rules: get sent home and you drink.
Players:2–4 Rules: Easy
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Mexen

Two dice, up to three rolls, everything in the open: the lowest roll of the round drinks – and every Mex doubles the penalty.
Players:2–10 Rules: Easy
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Mix Six

The first six mixes the drink. The second six drinks it.
Players:3–10 Rules: Easy
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Schocken

The pub classic from Germany’s Ruhr and Rhineland: three dice, three throws at most, 13 beer mats – whoever ends up with all of them buys the round.
Players:2–8 Rules: Medium
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Ship, Captain and Crew (6-5-4)

Five dice, three rolls: first a 6 for the ship, then a 5 for the captain, then a 4 for the crew – the two leftover dice are your cargo and your score.
Players:2–10 Rules: Easy
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Six & Six

Two dice, and every combination with a six has a task.
Players:3–10 Rules: Easy
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Threes

The first 3 picks the drink, the second picks the amount, the third drinks it.
Players:3–10 Rules: Easy

Most dice drinking games only need two standard dice. Mia and Kinito are bluffing games where a dice cup helps. Drinking Sevens and Six & Six need no tactics and are perfect for warming up. Three Man is the classic for bigger groups.

Dice: the smallest party game in the world

Two dice and a cup fit in any bag and bring luck, bluffing and suspense to the table. Unlike card games, a single roll often decides everything, which makes dice games quick and perfect in between.

Bluff or luck?

Mia and Kinito are all about bluffing: you roll in secret and have to lie convincingly. Three Man, Mix Six or Threes are pure luck, where every roll counts. For beginners we recommend Three Man; for experienced groups, Mia.

What you need

Usually two dice, plus a dice cup for bluffing games. No dice? Our online dice roller works on any phone. For luck games, agree on a cap so unlucky players don’t get stuck.

The most popular dice games

Drinking Sevens – Roll up to 100 – and the seven lurks everywhere.
Kinito – The Spanish bluffing game: roll in secret, announce the result – truth or lie?
Mia (Meyer) – The bluffing classic with two dice: roll in secret, announce, beat it – or get caught.
Three Man – Roll a 1 and a 2 and you become Three Man – drinking on every 3 from now on.
421 – The dice classic from French bars: first the tokens are handed out, then handed back – whoever holds them all at the end buys the round.

Which dice games are the most popular?

Especially popular are Drinking Sevens, Kinito, Mia (Meyer), Three Man. You’ll find all the rules above.

Which dice games are quickest to explain?

Explained in a minute: Biskit (Biscuit), Dice Race, Dummy, Ludo.

Party gear that goes with it

The basic kit for playing almost every game on this site.

Dice
A few spare dice never hurt.
Our pick: 16 mm White Dice with Black Pips (50 pack)
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Dice cup
Essential for bluffing games like Mia.
Our pick: Alex Cramer Golden Gate Leather Dice Cup with 5 White Dice
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Shot glasses
Small glasses – also great for water or juice.
Our pick: OBTANIM Heavy Base Glass Shot Glasses, 1.5 oz, set of 12
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Dice drinking games