Dice Slam – How to Play

A modern twist on a popular classic dice game

The Basics

Roll the dice up to 3 times and place your score strategically. The goal is to maximize your total score across the board.

Mark the dice you want to keep and roll again.

Numbers - Top Section

Goal: Try to score a three of a kind on each row.
1s
Count all 1s
2s
Count all 2s
3s
Count all 3s
4s
Count all 4s
5s
Count all 5s
6s
Count all 6s

It's not always necessary to score a three of a kind. Keep the values in the head of the table positive to get the bonus.

Bonus

Reach 60 points per column in the top section to earn a bonus of 30 points.

Combinations - Bottom section

The combinations in this section are similar to the classic game, but the scoring is much more dynamic. Your dice don’t just decide what you score, but also how much.
Big rolls are heavily rewarded.

Straight
Score = Fixed

35 points

low

40 points

high

Full House
Score = sum of dice + 30

37 points

low

58 points

high

Plus / Minus
Score = sum of dice

No combination necessary

The plus just needs to be higher then the minus

Dice Slam
Score = sum of dice + 40

45 points

low

70 points

high

The bottom section is where games are won or lost. Scoring here depends heavily on how strong your roll is.

Columns – The Core Mechanic

This is where Dice Slam truly comes to life. You’re not just filling in scores, you’re managing pressure across your entire board. Stay ahead, and you control the pace of the game.

Column A

Top → Bottom

Column B

Bottom → Top

Other Columns

Free choice

Column A + B have to be filled in order.

D A N G E R Z O N E

If Columns A and B fall behind the rest of your board, you enter the danger zone.

Don't fall behind the overall progress of the game.

  • You lose flexibility in your moves
  • You are forced into weak placements
  • Your scoring potential drops fast

Strategy

At any time, you can choose to place a 0 in a field. Sometimes taking a zero is the smartest move you can make. It can protect better rows and keep your strategy intact.

Play the Board

Don’t just follow your dice — think about which column needs progress.

Balance Risk

Chasing big scores is good, but not if it breaks your column flow.

Avoid Lock-In

Falling behind forces bad moves. Stay flexible.

Final Tip

Plan ahead - It's not a sprint, it's a marathon.

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