Poker Dice - Dice Game Rules

Poker Dice is a thrilling game that combines elements of poker and dice rolling to create strategic gameplay (also known as Liar Dice).

Players: 2+

Ages: 8+

Time: 15-30 minutes

Setup: 5 dice per player

Turn order: Clockwise

Goal: The goal of the game is to achieve the highest-ranking poker hand using the dice.

Cycle (4 rounds):

1. Roll: On their turn, a player rolls all five dice.
2. Decide: The player decides which dice to keep and which to reroll. They can reroll any or all of the dice up to two more times.
3. Score: After the final roll, the player scores their hand based on poker hand rankings:
- Five of a kind
- Four of a kind
- Full house
- Straight
- Three of a kind
- Two pair
- One pair
4. Record: The player records their best hand on the score sheet, and the turn passes to the next player.

 

Ending: The game is played for a predetermined number of rounds, usually five. The player with the highest total score at the end of all rounds wins the game.