Dix Mille (or Dice 10,000) is a game where players try to be the first to score 10,000 points.
Number of Players
The game is played with two or more players.
Set Up
- 6 six-sided dice
- Something to write with and on
Players roll to determine turn order.
Game Play
Players have three chances, setting aside any dice they want to score for the particular roll, to score the most points possible. Dice scored in a round may not be scored with dice from a previous round. If the player does not have any scoring dice, their turn is over and the dice are passed to the next player. Once the player voluntarily stops or runs out of rolls, they score their turn and add it to their total score. If a straight is rolled, the player may roll again.
Scoring Results
| Result | Points Earned |
|---|---|
| Single 1s | 100 |
| 5s | 50 |
| Three 1s | 1000 |
| Four 1s | 2000 |
| Five 1s | 4000 |
| Six 1s | 8000 |
| Three of a Kind | 100 times the face value |
| Four of a Kind | 200 times the face value |
| Five of a Kind | 400 times the face value |
| Six of a Kind | 800 times the face value |
| House | 1500 |
| Three distinct pairs | 1000 |
| Straight | 1500 |
Winning the Game
The first player to reach 10,000 points wins the game.
Variant: Scoring 500 Points
One variant for Dix Mille is with scoring 500 points before a player may record their first score. This means until a player scores 500 points, they may not record a score, but can if they ever have a turn where they score 500 points.