The Gameplay

  1. Set all numbers/blocks up.
  2. Roll 2 dice.
  3. Use the sum of the dice to close one or more numbers.
    Example: If you roll a total of 8, you can close either 8 or 5+3 or 4+4 etc.
  4. After each roll, switch turns.
  5. Can’t make a move? Then add up your open numbers: that’s your score.
  6. After 4 rounds, add up all the points. The player with the fewest points wins DICEN!

The Basic Rules

  • If only the numbers 6 or lower are still open, you may choose to roll with just 1 die. This can be an advantage or disadvantage.
  • Do you flip ALL tiles in your turn? Then you shout “DICEN” and all opponents get +10 points added to their round score.
  • If you roll 2 of the same numbers (e.g. 2 + 2 = 4), then you may flip that score back up. This is only possible if you have already flipped the 4 down, in this case. This can be an advantage to stay in the game.
  • If you roll a 6 + 6 (6+6 = 12) then you may decide which tiles to flip back up if you can no longer continue. This only applies if you would no longer be able to continue.
  • For ALL regular rolls, if you can flip something down, then you must flip it down.
  • For rolls where you roll doubles, you may only flip a tile back up if you would no longer be able to continue in that turn.

Different Game Variations