Dice games can help children (and adults) learn to enjoy math. They are a good way to practice math skills at home. They don’t require a lot of equipment and they’re fun!

Here are some to try:

Pig

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Knock Out

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Three or more

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Run for It!

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Martinetti

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Sequences

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Dice Games to Borrow

Did you know that the Decoda Library has some dice game kits that you can borrow?

• Dice works for kids: math games for kids using special dice – 80 games using 10-, 12- or 20-sided dice (2 of each dice included)
• Math fun”die”mentals – More than 40 dice games reinforcing Grade 3-8 math skills (36 dice included)
• Rolling into math – More than 40 dice games reinforcing K-3 skills (36 dice included)

Any adult in BC can request a loan. Questions? Email library@decoda.ca.

More Ideas for Dice Games

• 4 fun and easy games you can play with dice
• Dice Games that Build Math Skills
• Games to Play with a Pair of Dice
• Math Games Using Dice
• Math Games: Using Dice With Kids Aged 8-13

More Math Fun

For more fun math activities that don’t use dice, read Math Fun Indoors and Outdoors.