Dice Games

How to play Farkle for money (without losing your shirt, or your friends!)

Top Farkle Strategies for Winning the Game

by Donna Dorsa

How to Win at Farkle – Rolling for Optimal Scoring Opportunities Every veteran Farkle player knows the rush of rolling a high-scoring combination out of the gate. The excitement of a 1-6 Straight, the exhilaration of two trips or a trio of pairs; the thrill of a perfect 6 of a Kind. These are the … Read more

How to Play Escape: The Curse of the Temple Review

Escape: The Curse of the Temple Rules & Review

by Donna Dorsa

If Indiana Jones and Lara Croft had a love child, and that child invented a board game, it would look a lot like this one! Escape: The Curse of the Temple was published in 2012 by Queen Games, and while it’s definitely not for everyone, those who like the above-mentioned themes are sure to get some enjoyment out of it.

How to play Loaded Dice, the unofficial drinking game of couch potatoes everywhere! Most drinking games don't require anything but a few people and some alcoholic beverages to play. Loaded Dice isn't like most drinking games. You'll actually need to purchase this game to play. Or, if you consider yourself crafty and have entirely too much time on your hands (or are too stingy to spend the $5 on it), you can make one yourself by crafting the four unique dice necessary to play. Obviously, I recommend dropping that little bit of cash to enjoy the game in all its inebriating glory. But to each his own... The Loaded Dice Drinking Game This is a super simple game to play. All you'll need is a group of willing players, a stockpile of drinks – beer is always a great choice – and a set of Loaded Dice. You can snag these from any store that sells novelty games, or online from just about anywhere. Update Note: For some reason, these are really hard to find in Canada! If you can't find one for a reasonable price (under $15), there are similar games worth looking into on Amazon. Be careful not to order a set of trick “loaded dice” that are meant to roll 7's and 11's in craps! How to Play Loaded Dice This is a game for as many players as you have alcohol to intoxicate – no limits! Being able to sit everyone in a basic circle (or oval) helps too, so you can keep up with order of play. Decide who will roll first, and hand them the dice. This player will roll all four dice at the same time., You'll notice the dice come in four different colors – all different shades of brown. And each die has a set of incomplete instructions printed on it. After rolling the dice, you'll get your complete set of instructions by reading each one in order from darkest to lightest. I won't give away any more of the details than I have to, but the box alone gives you a good idea of how it works. The first dice tell you who will drink; the second die how much; the third die what top do while drinking it; the fourth die how to finish the play. For instance, the sample dice instructions state: Player of your choice... Take a drink... While spinning in a circle... Then tell a joke. That's pretty much it. Follow the instructions, drink if required, in the amount required, and have a good laugh while doing it. Cheers! Best Drinking Dice Game? I've tried a few dice games of this nature, and this one really is the best in my book. What sets Loaded Dice apart from all the other drinking dice games is the number of dice involved. With 4 dice (instead of the usual 1 or 2) to be rolled, the combination of plays far exceeds the variable results and ensuing hilarity of any other game I've seen. There are more than 1,250 different ways to combine the instructions on those four dice. Then again, with only six instructions per dice, you'll get used to them fast enough. So while I do think it beats games like Kegger and Drunk Dice, it's probably not going to be a game-night favorite forever. More Fun-Time Drinking Games

Loaded Dice Drinking Game Rules & Review

by Donna Dorsa

This is a super simple game to play. All you’ll need is a group of willing players, a stockpile of drinks – beer is always a great choice – and a set of Loaded Dice. You can snag these from any store that sells novelty games, or online from just about anywhere.

Get to know your friends a whole lot better with these three fun and easy social drinking games.

Fun Drinking Games that Prompt Socialization

by Donna Dorsa

Then there are what we like to call social drinking games. These types of games prompt deep socialization within groups of people. You’ll get to know your existing friends far better than you do now. They are fantastic ice breakers for building new friendships, too. Best of all, you won’t need anything extra to play. Just a few people and some tasty alcoholic beverages will do.

Playing Coup for Money could promote anarchy on game night!

Reasonable Resistance to Betting on Coup

by Donna Dorsa

Also akin to poker, you may feel that staking a friendly wager on the outcome of a game will make it all the more interesting. That’s not necessarily the case. Quite the contrary, it’s just as likely to promote dissension in the ranks – anarchy among the masses! But there are ways to make it work.

Alternative Coup Rules - Coup House Rules to Keep Games Interesting

Coup House Rules to Keep it Interesting

by Donna Dorsa

Disappointed by the lack of assassinations on family game night? These alternative Coup rules are guaranteed to instigate more treachery! When we get together for an evening of Coup, we aren’t shy about our intentions. The group I play with has no qualms with bluffing or pulling out the biggest, baddest cards. With or without … Read more

Mobile Farkle Dice Game app review for Android and iOS

Farkle Dice Game for iOS & Android

by Donna Dorsa

This Farkle game has a lot of the features you would expect, including single player, multi-player and tournament modes. The graphics are simply stunning and sound effects realistic. Best of all, it’s a very straight-forward game. If you know how to play Farkle, you’ll have no trouble jumping right into the action. Otherwise, tap Settings and the Help button to get a run down of the rules and special features before you start.

Yahtzee Mobile App Review: The good, the bad, and the frustrating!

My Take on Yahtzee with Buddies for iOS & Android

by Donna Dorsa

Yahtzee Mobile App Review: The good, the bad, and the frustrating! A few weeks ago, I began downloading some of the highest ranked Yahtzee apps to see which one is worthy of calling, “Best Yahtzee App”. The very first thing I noticed is that there are very few games that actually go by the name … Read more

How old is Farkle and who invented it?

The Mysterious Origins of Farkle

by Donna Dorsa

In the following passages, we’ll explore the hypothetical origins of Farkle, as well as the more recent factual knowledge we know to be true. It may not make you a better Farkle player, but it will definitely give you an edge in the possession of unique knowledge next time you gather for game night.

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