20+ Free Games You Can Play With Dice (Kids Will Love!)
Looking for a fun, screen-free way to keep kids entertained? Dice games are simple, exciting, and perfect for all ages!
All you need are two dice and a few free printables designed just for kids!
These easy dice games are great for:
- Birthday parties
- Family game nights
- Holiday celebrations
- Rainy day fun
This collection of dice games for kids is packed with laughter, friendly competition, and memorable moments, all with just a roll of the dice!
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20+ Wildly Entertaining Games Using Dice
These dice games for kids only require a standard dice and a few free printables. So grab some dice and let the fun begin!
1. Candy Dice Game
Players: 3+
Goal: Roll the die, trade, and collect candy
How To Play:
- Players sit in a circle. Place candy (or small items of choice) in the center of the circle.
- Have each player start with four items from the center.
- Give the die to the youngest player to go first.
- Players roll the die and follow the directions on the printable.
- Play until someone has 10 pieces!
Grab the free candy dice game printable and find more ideas for how to play this easy game.
2. Roll A Monster
Players: 1+
Goal: Players roll a die and draw different monster parts based on the number they roll.
How to Play:
- Give each player a Roll A Monster game sheet, something to draw with, and a blank piece of paper.
- Players take turns rolling one die.
- Each number tells players which monster part to draw for each roll.
3. Roll An Ice Cream Cone
Players: 2+
Goal: Players take turns rolling one die and filling in their ice cream cone flavors with candy or colored tokens.
How to Play:
- Give each player a Roll An Ice Cream Cone game sheet and colored candy or markers.
- Players take turns rolling one die.
- Each number corresponds to a color of scoop on the ice cream cone.
- After rolling, players fill in one section of their ice cream cone with the matching color.
- The first player to complete their cone wins!
4. Exercise Dice Game
*Great for classrooms or rainy days!
Players: 1+
Goal: Roll the dice and follow the printable directions
How to Play:
- Download the free Roll The Dice Exercise game printable.
- Decide if the person is rolling or if everyone in the group will do each exercise.
- Grab a die and start rolling. Take turns with whoever is in your group.
- Do the corresponding activity to the number you roll.
5. The Candy Bar Game
*Great for teen birthday parties!
Players: 4+
Goal: Players try to collect the most candy bars!
How to Play:
- Sit in a circle and place all candy bars in the center.
- Set a timer for 5 minutes.
- Players take turns rolling the dice and immediately passing them.
- If you roll doubles, that player takes a candy bar from the pile in the middle of the circle or steals one from another player.
- Keep rolling and passing the dice quickly the entire time.
- When the timer ends, everyone keeps whatever candy bars they have in front of them.
Don’t want to use candy? You can easily swap out candy for stickers, small toys, erasers, coins, or whatever you have! Find more candy bar game ideas for all ages here.
6. Unwrap The Candy Bar Dice Game
Players: 2-8
Goal: Roll the dice and try to unwrap the candy bar using a knife and a fork while wearing oven mitts.
How to Play:
- Sit in a circle and place one or two wrapped candy bars in the center with the utensils and mitts.
- Players take turns rolling the dice around the circle.
- If someone rolls doubles, they put on the oven mitts and use the knife and fork to try to unwrap the candy bar.
- Meanwhile, everyone else keeps taking turns rolling the dice as fast as possible.
- When another player rolls doubles, they put on the oven mitts and take over unwrapping the candy bar immediately.
- The player who finally unwraps the candy bar gets the prize and can start eating the chocolate right away if they want to! But watch out! As soon as another player rolls doubles, the candy bar gets passed to them, and it becomes their turn to unwrap and eat.
7. Roll A Rainbow
Players: 2+
Goal: Players take turns rolling one die and filling in their rainbow.
How to Play:
- Give each player a Roll A Rainbow game sheet and the candies or colored game markers you will be using to play.
- Players take turns rolling one die.
- Each number corresponds to a color on the rainbow.
- After rolling, players fill in one color on their rainbow.
- The first player to color their entire rainbow wins!
8. Roll A Bunny
Players: 2+
Goal: Players roll a die and draw different bunny parts based on the number they roll.
How to Play:
- Give each player a Roll A Bunny game sheet, something to draw with, and a blank piece of paper.
- Players take turns rolling one die.
- Each number tells players which bunny part to draw for each roll.
- The first player to finish their bunny wins!
9. Roll A Snowman Dice Game
Players: 2+
Goal: Players roll a die and draw a snowman based on the number they roll.
How to Play:
- Give each player a Roll A Snowman dice game sheet, something to draw with, and a blank piece of paper.
- Players take turns rolling one die.
- Each number tells players which snowman part to draw for each roll.
- The first player to finish their snowman wins!
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10. Roll A Flag
Players: 2+
Goal: Players roll a die and draw the American flag based on the number they roll.
How to Play:
- Give each player a Roll A Flag game sheet, something to draw with, and a blank piece of paper.
- Players take turns rolling one die.
- Each number tells players which flag part to draw for each roll.
- The first player to complete their flag, wins!
11. Roll A Christmas Tree
Players: 2+
Goal: Players take turns rolling one die and filling in their Christmas tree.
How to Play:
- Give each player a Roll A Christmas Tree game sheet and the candies or colored game markers you will be using to play.
- Players take turns rolling one die.
- Each number corresponds to a color on the Christmas tree.
- After rolling, players fill in one color on their tree.
- The first player to color their entire tree wins!
12. Candy Cane Dice Game
Players: 4+
Goal: Swap, pass, and exchange candy canes
How to Play:
- Players sit in a circle.
- Each player holds one candy cane to start.
- Determine the number of rounds you want to play.
- Give the die to the youngest player to go first.
- Players roll the die and follow the directions on the candy cane dice printable.
- After the final round, each player keeps the candy canes they have in front of them as their prize!
13. New Year’s Dice Game
Players: 4+
Goal: Players reflect on the past year while having fun with candy, money, or something they’d love to keep.
How to Play:
- Sit in a circle with a bowl of your goodies in the center.
- Give each player two items from the center. (2 candies, 2 quarters, etc. Keep it equal)
- Give the die to the youngest to start.
- Players roll the die and follow the directions on the New Years Dice printable. For example, if they roll a 3, they must answer the question “What was the best (or worst) food you ate this year?” and pass two to the right.
14. Roll A Heart
Players: 2+
Goal: Players take turns rolling one die and filling in their hearts.
How to Play:
- Give each player a Roll A Heart game sheet and the candies or colored game markers you will be using to play.
- Players take turns rolling one die.
- Each number corresponds to a color on the heart.
- After rolling, players fill in one color on their heart.
- The first player to color their entire heart wins!
Bonus: This game can become a Valentine’s Day card after you play!
15. Valentine’s Candy Dice Game
Players: 3+
Goal: Have fun rolling the die and swapping candy.
How to Play:
- Players sit in a circle.
- Have each player start with four items from the center.
- Give the die to the youngest player to go first.
- Players roll the die and follow the directions on the candy dice printable. (You can add in that players have to say the message on the candy heart too!)
- Play until someone has 10 pieces!
16. Lucky Candy Dice Game
Players: 2+
Goal: Roll the dice and complete the action.
How to Play:
- Sit in a circle with a bowl of your goodies in the center.
- Give each player two items from the center. (Keep it equal)
- Give the die to the youngest to start.
- Players roll the die and follow the directions on the lucky candy dice printable.
- Determine the number of rounds you want to play and stop when everyone is done.
17. Roll An Easter Egg
Players: 2+
Goal: Players take turns rolling one die and filling in their egg.
How to Play:
- Give each player a Roll An Egg game sheet and the candies or colored game markers you will be using to play.
- Players take turns rolling one die.
- Each number corresponds to a color on the egg.
- After rolling, players fill in one color on their egg.
- The first player to color their entire egg wins!
18. Egg Exchange Dice Game
Players: 4+
Goal: Swap, pass, and exchange Easter eggs
How to Play:
- Players sit in a circle.
- Each player holds one egg to start.
- Determine the number of rounds you want to play.
- Give the die to the youngest player to go first.
- Players roll the die and follow the directions on the Easter Egg Exchange Dice Game printable.
19. 4th of July Dice Game
Players: 3+
Goal: Roll the dice and complete the action or answer the question.
How to Play:
- Sit in a circle with a bowl of your goodies in the center.
- Choose the free 4th of July dice printable you want to use. There are two options! One is just candy passing, while the other includes actions too.
- Give each player two items from the center.
- Give the die to the youngest to start.
- Players roll the die and follow the directions on the printable. For the printable with actions: if they roll a 2, they share their favorite type of firework with the group.
- Determine the number of rounds you want to play and stop when everyone is done.
20. Halloween Candy Dice Game
Supplies: 3+
Goal: Have fun rolling the die and swapping candy.
How To Play:
- Players sit in a circle.
- Have each player start with four items from the center.
- Give the die to the youngest player to go first.
- Players roll the die and follow the directions on the Halloween candy dice printable.
- Play until someone has 10 pieces!
21. Roll A Turkey Game
Players: 2+
Goal: Players take turns rolling one die and filling in their turkey’s feathers.
- Give each player a Roll A Turkey game sheet and the candies or colored game markers you will be using to play.
- Players take turns rolling one die.
- Each number corresponds to a color on the turkey.
- After rolling, players fill in one color on their turkey.
- The first player to color their turkey feathers wins!
22. Roll A Thanksgiving Dice Game
Players: 3+
Goal: Have fun rolling the die and swapping objects.
How To Play:
- Players sit in a circle.
- Each player holds one item to start.
- Determine the number of rounds you want to play.
- Give the die to the youngest player to go first.
- Players roll the die and follow the directions on the Thanksgiving dice game printable.
23. Christmas Dice Gift Exchange Game
Players: 3+
Goal: Roll the dice, follow the action, and watch the swapping, stealing, and gift unwrapping unfold.
How To Play:
- Players sit in a circle, each holding their wrapped gift.
- Place the Christmas dice gift exchange printable game board in the center so everyone can see it clearly.
- Use two dice to play and follow the directions on the game board!
24. Super Bowl Dice Game
Players: 3+
Goal: Have fun rolling the die and swapping candy or objects.
How To Play:
- Players sit in a circle.
- Have each player start with four items from the center.
- Give the die to the youngest player to go first.
- Players roll the die and follow the directions on the Super Bowl candy dice printable.
- Play until someone has 10 pieces!
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