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Exciting! A collection of dice game ideas that everyone can enjoy, from kids to adults

Exciting! A collection of dice game ideas that everyone can enjoy, from kids to adults
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There are plenty of dice games that everyone—from kids to adults—can enjoy.

Children can expand their interest in numbers while having fun, and they naturally develop communication skills as well.

Here, we’ll introduce ideas for dice games you can enjoy without worrying about the weather.

There are lots that work for both large groups and small gatherings.

Since dice games offer many variations and ways to play, be sure to include them in your repertoire of play ideas.

Get the Party Started! Dice Game Ideas Everyone Can Enjoy, from Kids to Adults (1–10)

A dice game anyone can enjoy

Match the numbers without touching the dice! A product called “Jumping Dice” is being introduced, but it seems you could substitute colorful dice, cards, and even empty capsules from capsule toys.

How about enjoying a handmade dice game? The rules are: put three different-colored dice into separate capsules, then shake the capsules to match the colors and numbers shown on a card drawn from the deck.

Once you’ve matched them, press the bell placed in the center of the table with your palm.

It’s a simple but exciting game.

An educational game you can play using only dice

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An educational game you can play using only dice

This is a numbers-focused activity that children can enjoy from age three.

Understanding numerical concepts is helpful in everyday situations, like shopping or reading a clock.

This time, let’s explore numbers through play using dice.

You’ll need items like wooden blocks, stickers with numbers written on them, a box, and some dice.

First, help your child get used to the motion by practicing throwing the dice into the box.

After that, start with simple activities: throw the dice into the box and count the number of dots that appear together, or throw dice of different colors into the box and count which color appears the most.

Beginning with these simple games can help reduce any resistance to numbers.

Let’s try making a big dice!

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Let's try making a big dice!

An item that’s perfect for events and parties! When you think of dice, most are so small they feel tiny even in a child’s hand.

But this time, let’s use cardboard or large origami paper to make big dice and have some fun.

With oversized dice, you can become the game piece yourself in a life-size board game, making for a memorable, high-impact event! You can also create the game board squares together with kids using recycled materials, turning the process into an exciting, hands-on activity.

Dice × Word Staircase Game

A learning tool that shines when you want to memorize English words or any vocabulary! All you need is a notebook, a pen, a die, and something you can use as a game piece, like a coin or a small figure.

Some kids struggle to memorize English words, and others have words or hiragana they want to learn but just can’t find the motivation.

In those moments, it’s fun to roll a die and turn learning into a game! Roll the die, aim for the goal, and interact with words along the way.

Try using it while you’re waiting outside or during small pockets of free time.

Let’s roll the dice and compose music!

Let’s try composing music while enjoying rhythm using the technique of ‘chance music’ discovered by John Cage.

What you’ll need are dice made from drawing paper, cardstock, or cardboard, a black pen, and staff paper or any paper for notes.

When you hear the word ‘compose,’ many people might feel anxious, thinking ‘That sounds hard’ or ‘I might not be able to do it,’ but this time the theme is completing it based on the numbers rolled on the dice, so you can try it casually! Moreover, it can be enjoyed by a wide range of ages—from infants and young children to elementary school students and adults—so please give it a try.

Protect the dice in a survival game!

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It’s a unique game where you compete using dice rolls.

The rules are simple: if your points drop to zero, you lose.

But since you never know what the dice will show, timing your passes and choosing a strategy become crucial.

In the video, two people take on the game, but with some ingenuity, it might also be possible to play with three or four players.

Try adjusting the number of dice and the size of the board as you experiment.

Mozart’s “Musical Dice Game”

In recent years, it’s become an era where we can easily play at composing and engage with music using artificial intelligence and apps.

However, long ago, Mozart was already assembling music with dice.

There is apparently a piece called “Musikalisches Würfelspiel,” or “Musical Dice Game.” Let’s try assembling a score using six-sided or nine-sided dice and have some fun.

The instruments can be piano, brass, woodwinds, or percussion—any are fine.

It’s an activity that offers both the enjoyment of sound and the sense of achievement and satisfaction that comes from creating something yourselves with dice.