How to Play Phase 10 Dice Game
How to Play Phase 10 Dice Game
Contents
Phase 10 Dice is a dice-based adaptation of the classic Phase 10 card game for 2+ players ages 7+. Players roll special 10 dice across 3 attempts per turn to complete 10 sequential phases (like 2 sets of 3 or a run of 7), with the highest scorer after completing all phases winning. Wild dice add strategy, and scoring involves adding numerical values of completed phases.
What You Need
- 10 special dice (four 1-4/Wild dice and six 5-10 dice in red, orange, green, blue)
- Scorepad
- 2+ players
How to Play
- Determine first player by rolling one high-numbered die (5-10)
- On your turn, roll all 10 dice
- Set aside desired dice after first roll, keeping at least one natural number per set/run
- Re-roll remaining dice up to 2 more times (3 rolls total), adjusting kept dice between rolls
- If completed current phase, record total of numbered dice (wilds = 0) and advance to next phase
- If failed, repeat same phase next turn
How to Win
- First complete all 10 phases (must be done in order)
- Highest total score wins after bonuses:
- +40 pts if score exceeds 220 after Phase 5
- +40 pts for finishing Phase 10 first
Strategy Tips
- Prioritize replacing wilds with natural numbers to maximize points
- For color phases (like Phase 8), only use wilds matching the required color
- In late game, focus on completing phases over chasing high-value dice
- Track opponents’ phases to anticipate when game might end
FAQ
Can I skip phases?
No, all 10 phases must be completed in order (1 through 10).
Do runs need to be the same color?
No (confirmed by official rules), but all-one-color phases require matching colors.
How are ties resolved?
Highest score wins. The theoretical max score is 649 points.
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