For example, if player one called out “two fives,” player two must call out three or higher for his or her first number, so “three fives,” “three fours,” or four twos” would all be acceptable. The first number must be greater than what player one called. If player one’s call is accepted, then player two calls out a number. The round is then over and the winner begins the next round of play. If player one is wrong, then player one must take a sip of his or her drink, take a shot, or pay money. If player one is correct, the player who calls him or her out must take a sip of his or her drink, take a shot, or pay money. In that instance, everyone must remove his or her cups and reveal their dice. It only matters if another player believes player one is bluffing and calls him or her out on it. If player one calls out “two fives,” it does not matter whether player one has a five or not as bluffing is allowed (and encouraged) in Liar’s Dice. At this point, all players can accept what has been called out and move on to player two or call player one out, which will end the round and result in a winner or loser for the round. For example, player one could say “two fives,” which means he or she thinks there are at least two dice that are fives among all the players’ dice (including his or her own). The first player calls out two numbers: first, how many dice on the table he or she thinks have been rolled on a number between one and six. The first player can be determined by rolling the dice and seeing who has the highest number or the winner from the previous round may go first. Be careful not to reveal your dice to other players. Keep your dice hidden from others.Ĭarefully lift the cup and peek at your dice. Place (or slam) your cup upside down on the table.

Game play is casual because new players can be added each round, but playing Liar’s Dice can also be quite intense as the penalties for losing may include sipping an alcoholic drink like baijiu, chugging a shot of liquor, or paying money.ġ cup for each player 5 dice for each player 1 table How to Play the Game

Players can agree upon a predetermined number of rounds or set a time limit. The fast-paced Chinese dice game can be played with two or more players and the number of rounds is limitless.

Liar’s Dice is typically played as a drinking game but it can also be played for fun. Throughout China, Liar’s Dice (說謊者的骰子, shuōhuǎng zhě de shǎizi) is played during holidays like Chinese New Year and at bars and clubs.

Playing games like Liar’s Dice and mahjong is a popular pastime in Chinese culture.

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