Liar Dice - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Bluffing dice game with drinks for liars

Equipment Needed

  • 5 dice per player
  • Cups
  • Drinks

Setup

5 dice and cup per player. Drinks ready.

How to Play Liar Dice

  1. Everyone rolls dice under cup
  2. Look secretly at your dice
  3. Bid: 'There are at least X number of Ys'
  4. Example: 'Three 4s'
  5. Next player raises bid or calls 'Liar!'
  6. Liar called = everyone reveals
  7. Wrong call = you drink and lose a die
  8. Correct call = liar drinks and loses die

Tips & Strategies

Know the odds. With 20 total dice, about 3 of any number expected.

Variations

Wild 1s: 1s count as any number. Elimination: Lose all dice = out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Must I raise or can I call immediately?
You can call anytime. No minimum raises.
What if it's exactly the bid?
Bidder wins. Caller drinks.

Players: 3-6 | Duration: 20-30 min | Difficulty: medium