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Universal Dice Types for All Games
Our general dice roller supports every standard die type used in tabletop gaming, from simple board games to complex RPG systems and strategic wargames.
d6 - The Universal Standard
Games: Monopoly, Risk, Yahtzee, Settlers of Catan, Backgammon
Six-sided dice are the foundation of tabletop gaming, appearing in everything from classic family board games to modern strategy titles. Whether you're rolling for movement in Monopoly, resolving combat in Risk, or generating resources in Settlers of Catan, the humble d6 remains gaming's most versatile tool.
Tip: Use multiple d6s for games like Yahtzee (5d6) or Settlers of Catan (2d6) for probability curves.
d20 - RPG Foundation
Games: D&D, Pathfinder, d20 Modern, Star Wars RPG
Twenty-sided dice define modern role-playing games, providing the randomization for character actions, combat resolution, and skill checks. The d20's wide range makes it perfect for percentage-based success systems where every point of modifier matters significantly.
Beyond RPGs: Some board games use d20s for dramatic, high-variance outcomes.
d10 - Percentile Power
Games: World of Darkness, Call of Cthulhu, Battletech, GURPS
Ten-sided dice excel in dice pool systems and percentile mechanics. World of Darkness games use multiple d10s to count successes, while two d10s create d100 rolls for percentage-based systems. Their clean decimal math makes them ideal for modern game designs.
Dice pools: Roll multiple d10s and count how many exceed a target number.
d8 - Balanced Choice
Games: Various RPGs, some board games, educational games
Eight-sided dice provide a middle ground between d6 and d10, offering more variety than standard dice while remaining manageable. They appear in many RPG systems for damage rolls, skill checks, and random events where moderate variance is desired.
Educational use: d8s work well for teaching probability concepts to students.
d12 - Specialized Applications
Games: Some RPGs, custom board games, educational tools
Twelve-sided dice serve specialized roles in gaming, often representing months, clock positions, or providing high-variance outcomes in custom systems. While less common than other dice types, d12s offer unique mathematical properties that some game designers leverage creatively.
Creative uses: Random month generation, zodiac signs, or custom game mechanics.
d4 - Compact Randomness
Games: Various RPGs, some board games, educational applications
Four-sided dice provide the smallest standard random range, perfect for situations requiring minimal variance. They appear in many RPG systems for small damage amounts, minor random events, or situations where you need controlled randomness.
Practical note: Virtual d4s eliminate the notorious "caltrop" problem of physical d4s.
d100 - Maximum Range
Games: Call of Cthulhu, older RPGs, random tables
Hundred-sided dice (or two d10s) provide percentage-based randomization perfect for skill systems, random encounter tables, and any situation requiring fine-grained probability control. They're essential for systems where precise percentage chances matter.
Implementation: Usually created with two d10s - one for tens, one for units.
d2 - Binary Decisions
Games: Any game needing coin flips, tie-breakers, binary choices
Two-sided dice (essentially coin flips) handle binary decisions in gaming. Whether determining initiative ties, resolving 50/50 situations, or creating simple yes/no mechanics, d2s provide clean binary randomization without physical coin flipping.
Digital advantage: No physical coin needed - perfect for online gaming.
How Our General Dice Roller Works
Our flexible general dice roller adapts to any gaming system, from simple board games to complex RPG mechanics.
Multiple Dice Combinations
Roll any combination of dice types simultaneously. Need 2d6 for Monopoly? 5d6 for Yahtzee? 3d8+2d6+4 for a custom RPG? Our system handles complex combinations with ease, showing individual results and totals clearly.
- Flexible input: Mix any dice types in one roll
- Individual results: See each die result separately
- Automatic totals: Sum calculated instantly
- Modifier support: Add constants to any roll
Dice Pool System
Perfect for games that count successes rather than totals. Roll multiple dice and count how many meet or exceed a target number. Essential for World of Darkness, Shadowrun, and other modern RPG systems.
- Success counting: Automatically count successes above threshold
- Botch detection: Identify critical failures in dice pools
- Visual feedback: Clear success/failure indication
- Flexible thresholds: Set any target number
Session Sharing
Share your dice rolling session with other players for transparent, collaborative gaming. Perfect for online board game nights, remote RPG sessions, or any situation where multiple players need to see the same results.
- Real-time sharing: All players see identical results
- No registration: Instant session creation
- Persistent history: Review past rolls during the session
- Easy sharing: Simple URL sharing
Mathematical Accuracy
Our dice roller uses cryptographically secure random number generation to ensure fair, unbiased results. Every roll is truly random and statistically equivalent to high-quality physical dice.
- True randomness: Cryptographically secure algorithms
- No bias: Equal probability for all outcomes
- Transparent results: See exactly what was rolled
- Statistical integrity: Suitable for competitive play
Popular Games by Dice Type
Classic Board Games
Monopoly (2d6): Roll for movement around the board
Risk (Multiple d6): Combat resolution with dice comparisons
Yahtzee (5d6): Dice combinations for scoring
Backgammon (2d6): Movement and strategy
Our dice roller handles all standard board game mechanics with automatic totaling and clear result display.
Modern Strategy Games
Settlers of Catan (2d6): Resource generation with probability curves
King of Tokyo (Custom): Symbol-based dice mechanics
Zombie Dice (3d6): Push-your-luck mechanics
Farkle (6d6): Scoring combinations and risk management
Perfect for games requiring multiple dice types or complex probability calculations.
Role-Playing Games
World of Darkness (d10 pools): Success counting systems
Call of Cthulhu (d100): Percentage-based skill checks
GURPS (3d6): Bell curve probability mechanics
Savage Worlds (Various): Exploding dice mechanics
Supports all major RPG systems beyond D&D with specialized mechanics and dice pools.
Wargaming Applications
Warhammer 40K: Multiple d6 rolls for hit/wound/save sequences
Battletech: 2d6 for weapon attacks and piloting checks
Flames of War: Various dice for different unit types
Handle complex wargaming mechanics with multiple dice rolls and modifier calculations.
Educational & Custom Games
Probability Teaching: Demonstrate mathematical concepts
Decision Making: Random selection and choice resolution
Custom Mechanics: Homebrew games and house rules
Perfect for teachers, game designers, and anyone creating custom gaming experiences.
Understanding Dice Pool Systems
Success Counting vs. Total Addition
Traditional dice systems add dice results together (3d6 = 3+4+2 = 9). Dice pool systems count successes instead (3d10 with 8+ for success: 6,9,10 = 2 successes). This creates different probability curves and gameplay dynamics.
Advantages: More dramatic scaling, clearer difficulty representation, resistance to extreme results
Popular Dice Pool Games
World of Darkness: Roll d10s, count 8+ as successes
Shadowrun: Roll d6s, count 5+ as successes
Genesys: Custom dice with symbols instead of numbers
Our system automatically handles success counting, botch detection, and result interpretation for all major dice pool systems.
Common Gaming Scenarios
Board Game Night
Scenario: Playing multiple board games with different dice requirements
Solution: One versatile tool for Monopoly (2d6), Yahtzee (5d6), and Risk (multiple d6s)
Benefit: No need to find physical dice for each game
RPG Campaign
Scenario: Playing World of Darkness with dice pools
Solution: Roll multiple d10s and automatically count successes
Benefit: Faster resolution of complex dice pool mechanics
Remote Gaming
Scenario: Online game night with friends in different locations
Solution: Shared session where everyone sees the same results
Benefit: Transparent, fair dice rolling for remote players
Quick Gaming Reference
| Game Type | Common Dice | Typical Use | Our Tool Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Board Games | 2d6, 1d6 | Movement, basic randomization | Never lose dice, always available |
| Modern Board Games | Various combinations | Resource generation, complex mechanics | Handle any combination instantly |
| RPG Systems | d10, d20, d100 | Skill checks, dice pools | Automatic success counting |
| Wargames | Multiple d6, d10 | Combat resolution | Roll many dice simultaneously |
| Educational | Any type | Probability demonstration | Perfect mathematical accuracy |
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