Dice games are a great way of bonding with your family and friends. They are simple and full of suspense and hence appeal to all- young and old. Be it grandparents or grandchildren, dice games are a hit with all. Luck and timing makes this game light hearted and endearing. And the best part about dice games is that you do not have to lug around an entire machine contraption just to play the games. Wherever you go, all you need are the dice, the dice cup, and the foldable board, and you are good to go. You can carry dice games to a picnic or a vacation, or simply while waiting at the dentists. You can even sneak in some loaded dice to have a few laughs and raise some eyebrows. Loaded dice are gaining increasing popularity and owning one is a matter of pride for many. Here are a list of dice games you can enjoy with your family.
Call my Bluff
Each player rolls the dice in the dice cup and keeps the result to oneself. When everyone has rolled the dice each player takes a shot at bidding specifics of the total results. For example he might guess that there are six 2s or four 3s. The person with the closest guess is the winner. The game is a hit with large groups as well as parties and celebratory events. Also known as Liar’s Dice.
Ludo and Snake and Ladder
Conventional and old-fashioned, this game has been around for centuries and kids still continue to play with vigor. Both the games are played on boards and require each player represented by a coin or tiny prop to move from the start position to the final destination the fastest overcoming all dangers on the way. This game is played by 2 to 4 players.
To Court the King
The objective of the game is to earn more dice points and being able to handle the dice well so that the king may be impressed in the end by the player who is able to come up with the best final roll. The game is similar to the famous Yahtzee and involves super powers and special characters. The game is played by 2 to 5 players.
Business and Monopoly
Another Dice based game however requires shrewd use of acumen for dealing with finances as well as investing in property. This is an entrepreneur’s board game dream and children are so interested in this game that they go on playing for hours and even introduce their own concepts in the game like joint ownership, auction, standard return on property, etc.
Dice Games are more than addictive and what is interesting is that these games are also very informative and encourage the kids as well as the adults in a positive manner. Dice Games are great fun filled activities for a quality weekend with your family or a light activity with your kids at the end of a tiring day.
This article was written by Rupal.
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