How to roll dice online
- 1Choose how many dice to roll with "Dice", from 1 to 10.
- 2Choose the kind of dice with "Sides": d4, d6, d8, d10, d12 or d20. The number after the d is how many sides each one has. Six-sided dice show dots like real ones, and the others show the number.
- 3Tap "Roll". The dice tumble for a moment and the "Total" appears under them, so nobody has to add up five dice in their head.
- 4Tap a die to hold it. A held die stays put on the next roll while the others roll again. Tap it again to free it, or tap "Release all" to start your next turn clean.
- 5Check "Last 10 rolls" for recent results with their totals, in case someone asks what you rolled two turns ago.
- 6Turn "Sound" off for silent rolling.
Are online dice fair?
Yes. Every roll uses your browser's secure random generator, and every face has exactly the same chance. A d6 lands on each number 1 time in 6, and a d20 lands on each number 1 time in 20.
Each roll is independent. The dice don't remember the last roll, so a run of low numbers doesn't make a high one more likely next time. Streaks feel meaningful, but they're a normal part of randomness.
Totals are a different story when you roll 2 dice. Seven is the most common total, because 6 of the 36 possible rolls add up to it. Two and twelve are the rarest, with one way each. Keep that in mind in any game where a certain total matters.
Which dice for which game?
d6
The classic six-sided cube. Most board games use one or two, and dice games like Farkle use six. Choose d6 and match the number of dice to the box.
d20
The big one in tabletop role-playing games. Roll it to see if your attack lands or your character spots the trap. It also makes a quick 1 to 20 picker.
d4, d8, d10 and d12
Role-playing games use these for damage and healing. They work on their own too: a d12 picks a month and a d4 picks one of four groups.
A handful at once
When a game calls for 8d6, the number before the d is how many dice to roll. Set "Dice" to 8, pick d6, and the total is done for you.
Classroom math
Roll two or three dice and have students add or multiply the faces before you read out the total. Switch to d10 or d12 for harder facts.
Dice games you can play with this roller
All you need is the roller, a few players and something to keep score. These classics have been played for generations.
Pig (1 die)
On your turn, roll as many times as you like and add up each roll. Stop whenever you want and bank the points. Roll a 1 and you lose everything from that turn. First to 100 wins.
Ship, Captain and Crew (5 dice)
You get three rolls per turn. You need a 6 (the ship), then a 5 (the captain), then a 4 (the crew), in that order. Hold each one as it shows up. Once you have all three, the other two dice are your cargo, and their sum is your score. Miss any of the three and you score zero.
Farkle (6 dice)
Each 1 is worth 100, each 5 is worth 50, and three of a kind is worth 100 times the number, except three 1s, which make 1,000. Set aside at least one scoring die and roll the rest, or stop and bank. A roll with no scoring dice wipes out that turn's points.
Bunco (3 dice)
Play six rounds, one for each number. In round 3, every 3 you roll scores a point, and you keep rolling as long as you score. Three 3s at once is a Bunco, worth 21. Highest total after six rounds wins.
Bluff roll (2 dice)
Roll where only you can see the screen and announce a total, true or not. Each claim must beat the last one. The next player either believes you and rolls, or calls your bluff and looks. Whoever is wrong loses a point.
Tips for game night and class
- Board game missing its dice? Set "Dice" and "Sides" to match and play on.
- Put the phone in the middle of the table and pass it on each turn, so everyone sees every roll.
- Use one device for the whole game. Then "Last 10 rolls" is a record everyone trusts.
- Agree on house rules before the first roll, like the target score in Pig or Farkle.
- In a quiet classroom, turn "Sound" off.
Games and tools that go with the dice
Most dice games need a running total. The free Scoreboard has big buttons for up to 12 players and keeps the scores if the page reloads. To decide who rolls first, use Who Goes First, or have everyone take one roll and let the highest number start.
Need a range dice can't cover, like 1 to 50? The Random Number Generator picks any whole number you like. Hosting a gift exchange? The Dice Gift Game has the dice and a secret timer built in. For more ideas, see our family game night picks, all free with no sign-up and no app.
Questions
Are these online dice fair?
Yes. Every roll uses your browser's secure random generator, so every face has the same chance each time. Past rolls have no effect on the next one.
How do I roll 2 dice?
Set "Dice" to 2 and "Sides" to d6, then tap "Roll". The total of both dice shows under them.
Can I roll a d20?
Yes. Choose d20 under "Sides". You can roll up to 10 at once, for example two d20s when a game asks you to keep the better roll.
How do I hold a die?
Tap it. It stays put on the next roll while the others roll again. Tap it again to release it, or tap "Release all".
What is the most common total with two dice?
Seven. Six of the 36 possible rolls add up to 7, so it comes up 1 time in 6. Totals of 2 and 12 are the rarest, at 1 in 36 each.
How many dice can I roll at once?
From 1 to 10, all with the same number of sides.
Is the dice roller free?
Yes. It's free, with no sign-up and no app to install.