Dice Poker - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Dice Poker is a drinking game in the Dice Games category for 2-6 players that takes about 20-30 min with a medium difficulty level.

Play poker with dice - losers drink based on hand strength

Equipment Needed

• Five dice per player
• Dice cups
• Drinks

Setup

Each player gets 5 dice and a cup. Determine betting order.

How to Play Dice Poker

1. Everyone rolls all five dice under their cup
2. Peek at your dice secretly
3. Make bets and raises like poker
4. Can reroll up to 2 dice once
5. Best hands: Five of a kind, Four of a kind, Full house, Straight, Three of a kind, Two pair, One pair
6. Showdown: best hand wins
7. Losers drink based on rank difference
8. Bluff caught = drink double

Tips & Strategies

Bluff with mediocre hands, not terrible ones. Watch betting patterns.

Variations

No Reroll: One roll only. Wild Ones: 1s are wild.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's a straight in dice?

1-2-3-4-5 or 2-3-4-5-6 in sequence.

How do you rank same hands?

Higher dice values win. Four 6s beats four 5s.

Players: 2-6 | Duration: 20-30 min | Difficulty: medium

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