Dice games
Dive into the fascinating world of dice games from Zoch! Skill, strategy, excitement, and luck await you! Find out all about games with dice by reading on here.
Family games
Heckmeck Extrawurm
601105081€14.99
Heckmeck Extrawurm adds new twists to the well-known Heckmeck dice game and keeps every roll under pressure with extra portions, specialist figures and a custom yellow die. This expansion can only be played with the original Heckmeck base game, turning familiar rounds into a tighter race for worms as the table fills with new effects and shifting chances. The set adds 2 fried worm portions with the values 11 and 13, 7 additional grilled fried worms and 5 specialists that each change a turn in a different way. The mother hen protects against attacks from fellow players, the weasel allows dice to be taken back, the raven gathers grill worms, the can worm replaces the harder-to-roll grill worm and the golden die raises the chance of gaining extra worms. Each player may hold only 1 specialist at a time, so timing matters as much as luck. Reiner Knizia is named as the game author, and Doris Matthäus is named on the game presentation. With play for 2-7 players and an age recommendation of 8+, Heckmeck Extrawurm suits lively family game sessions where quick decisions, changing odds and direct interaction keep the table engaged. A round can swing fast when a specialist changes hands or an extra worm portion comes into reach, making this expansion a strong choice for fans who already know the base game.
Children’s games
Heckmeck Junior
601105088€8.99
Heckmeck Junior brings the Heckmeck world to younger players with a fast dice game built around counting, matching and a clear push-your-luck rhythm. In each round, 6 custom dice show worms and snack symbols such as buns, cheese, cucumber and ketchup, creating a bright table scene where every roll feeds directly into the next decision. The game uses 12 roast worm tiles laid out in ascending order, with values from 4 to 9 and worm illustrations underneath that show the reward on each tile. Players roll all dice, choose 1 symbol, set all matching dice aside, then continue with the remaining dice while adding up the collected results. A worm must be part of the total to take a tile, and buns count double, so the scoring stays easy to read while still leaving room for timing and risk. If the exact tile is gone, a lower tile can be taken from the grill, and a visible top tile may also be pinched from another player's stack. That structure keeps turns active at family tables, on playdates or during a short game round after school. With 2-5 players and an age recommendation of 5+, Heckmeck Junior supports repeated rounds where number recognition, comparing totals and simple tactical choices stay at the center of the action. Author Reiner Knizia and illustrator Doris Matthaus shape the game's lively character.
Family games
Chance it!
601105167€21.99
The stars look great. But the dice can be strange thing ... Five dice show what the odds are. Those who take moderate risks can win cleverly lots of stars and coins and even improve their chances with precious special cards. However if you gamble too carelessly, you lose ’vital‘ hearts and your last chance to win the game. CHANCE IT – Reach for the stars - but never lose your “final“ heart! Author: Eli Thomas Wolf
Family games
Geistesblitz Würfelblitz
601105141€16.99
Geistesblitz Würfelblitz turns the table into a fast-moving race of eyes, hands and quick decisions. 5 dice, 5 gripping figures and 35 wooden discs create a compact reaction game where every throw can shift the answer in an instant, with ghost, book, bottle, armchair and mouse waiting in the middle of the table. The rule system changes according to the rolled combination. When 1 figure appears most often, the matching colour leads to the die that shows the figure to grab. When 2 figures appear twice and 1 appears once, the single figure becomes the target. If all 5 dice show different figures, the die hiding Geist Balduin points to the colour that decides the correct piece. This structure keeps observation, counting and rapid symbol recognition active in every round. Jacques Zeimet created the game, with illustrations by Gabriela Silveira. A 15-minute session suits quick rematches and lively game nights with 2-8 players. The wooden pieces are easy to place in a circle at the centre, so the action starts with a clear shared play area and ends when the supply of discs is gone and the highest score wins. Author: Jacques Zeimet
Dice games
Gigi Gacker am Würfelacker
601105222€14.99
Gigi Gacker am Würfelacker turns a noisy chicken buffet into a fast family dice game where every roll can reshuffle the pecking order. Designed by Robert Brouwer and illustrated by Doris Matthäus, it pits 2-5 players against one another over worm morsels while keeping the rules focused and the table lively for about 20 minutes. The round structure gives each player 3 dice of one colour and spreads decisions across 3 turns instead of a single throw. At the start of a round, as many worm morsels are revealed as there are players and placed in a buffet row. After the 1st turn, 1 die is kept aside; on the 2nd and 3rd turns, a player can either keep an earlier result unchanged or reroll the remaining dice before setting another die aside. The 25 worm morsels carry values from -2 to 6, so collected tiles can score positively or negatively and also fuel actions. During later turns, a spent morsel can swap 2 buffet positions, reverse the whole row by 180°, or stand in for the 3rd die. When all players have finished their 3 turns, dice totals decide who claims the buffet positions, and ties are resolved from the starting player. The wooden worm marks that starting role and passes clockwise into the next round. A dedicated 2-player mode adds a robo chicken with 3 extra dice, so the contest keeps its crowded buffet feel even with a smaller group. Author: Robert Brouwer
Dice games
Rauf und runter
601105180€19.99
Rauf und Runter turns a chicken ladder climb into a fast family dice game where every round balances momentum, timing and nerve. Designed for 2-5 players aged 8 and above, the game runs for about 30 minutes and uses a flutter number to show how much speed a chicken needs before the climb begins. The mechanism stays easy to follow while leaving room for tactical choices. 5 dice are rolled to build the right combination, and the result decides whether a chicken climbs, stalls or slips back down the ladder. Feathers are not just decoration in this race; they can be given up to cushion a risky move and keep a run going. The box contents support that changing board state with 10 chickens, 16 ladder cards, 5 flutter tracks, 35 feathers, 1 dung-heap card and 5 dice. Andreas Kuhnekath-Häbler created the game, and Doris Matthäus gives the farmyard scramble its expressive look with lively chicken characters and clear visual cues on the table. Around the table, turns move quickly because each roll creates an immediate decision between caution and speed. The multilingual edition includes DE, GB, FR and IT, making it easy to bring into mixed-language game groups or family rounds where the chicken race, the shifting ladder positions and the feather trade-offs keep everyone watching the next throw. Author: Andreas Kuhnekath-Häbler
On your dice, get set, go!
Alongside card and board games, dice games are among the classics of the gaming world. They are suitable for everyday use, available in many variations and promise pure excitement. That's why games with dice can't be missing at Zoch.
What are dice games?
Dice games essentially consist of achieving a certain result with one or more dice. The biggest plus point: the dice fall randomly, so there is no age-related advantage in the game. Everyone has the same chances, regardless of whether the player is a child, a teenager, or an adult.
What types of dice games are there?
The field of dice games is vast and offers numerous game variants. We would like to briefly describe the most common ones below:
Target group: for two, for children, for groups, for puzzling
There are dice games for children as well as those aimed more at adult players. In addition, the games differ according to the number of players, from solo games to games for two to group games for three or more players.
Dice games with cup
In dice games with a cup, the dice are thrown face down under a cup. Often this also serves to be able to hide the number of dice from the other players at first.
Dice games with board
Some games come with a playing field, on which the game pieces can then be moved according to the number of dice. This type of game may require a little more set-up time and space.
Skill-based dice games
Some dice games require skill and logical thinking from the players. Here, there are often different move options, whereby it is important to make the right decision depending on the game situation.
Quick dice games
Are you on your toes? Dice games that focus on speed can only be won with a good reaction speed.
Lucky dice games
Ultimately, you always need a good portion of luck in a dice game to be able to emerge as the winner of the game. However, how much depends on luck and to what extent the course of the game can be influenced by strategy and skill depends on the individual game content.
What benefits do dice games have?
Are you wondering how your child can benefit from playing a dice game? Then have a look at the many added values that the games offer:
Cognitive development
Especially games with dice that are not entirely based on the principle of luck, stimulate logical thinking. Your child has to concentrate and stay attentive. In doing so, they train their concentration skills and improve their attention span.
Counting & numbers
While dice games for very young children often do without numbers and instead work with colours and shapes, the classic game of this kind comes with numbers of eyes. Counting and arithmetic are therefore automatically promoted in the game.
Enhancing combination & dexterity
Depending on the game content, dexterity is also required. In addition, your child must have a quick perception and be able to combine quickly to influence the course of the game in his or her favour.
Social interaction
Dice games for adults and children are usually played with several players. Therefore, they involve a lot of social interaction and encourage your child in interpersonal communication.
Rules
Of course, there are also rules when playing with dice. In this way, your child can learn to understand and follow certain rules in a playful way.
Winning & losing
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose – that's how it is with dice games. For your child, this means that they have the opportunity to deal with the disappointment of losing and the joy of winning in a child-friendly way.
Technology timeout
With their exciting content, dice games invite children to take a fun time-out from their preoccupation with digital media. This creates a healthy balance.
Flexibility
Dice games can be transported in a space-saving way and can therefore easily accompany you on trips and holidays. They are absolutely suitable for everyday use and can be used in a particularly flexible way.
From what age are dice games suitable?
There are games with dice for almost every age. Simple dice games for children of kindergarten age usually have only a few, easy-to-understand rules, do not take long and mostly do not involve numbers. Nevertheless, you should not let your child play with dice alone, as they can potentially be swallowed depending on their size.
For pre-school children, dice games are excellent for practising numbers and solving first easy arithmetic problems. Games for children over five may have a somewhat more extensive set of rules, but should be limited to a maximum of 30 minutes. Otherwise, they exceed what children of this age can achieve in terms of concentration and attention span.
From primary school age onwards, children can typically concentrate for much longer and also understand more complex rules and game principles. The dice games for children can then be correspondingly more demanding – but their content must of course still be suitable for children.
What should you look for when buying dice games?
To choose the right dice game for you and your family, you should keep these aspects in mind:
Players, duration, and set-up
Before buying, think about how many players you want to play with, how much time you can invest in setting up the game and how long a game can last. With this information, you can already narrow down the selection of possible products.
Education
In terms of a learning effect while playing, games with dice should include as much educational content as possible. In this way, learning and playing go hand in hand.
Accessories
Find out about accessories for the game of your choice. Also find out whether these “extras” are included or offered separately.
Age recommendation
Take the manufacturer's age recommendations into account and assess for yourself whether a product is suitable for your child's stage of development. If you are looking for a dice game specifically for toddlers, you should seek a product with dice without numbers, while games for children from preschool age onwards can contain numbers from 1 to 6.
Games with dice: fun entertainment on the move too
Want some entertainment on the go? No problem! Thanks to their small size, dice games are the perfect travel companions. They fit easily into any bag, do not require any complicated set-up, and can be played anywhere there is a flat surface to roll the dice. So they also provide first-class entertainment “on tour” – unpack, explain, start throwing!
Discover the Zoch dice games
Are you looking for an original, high-quality dice game for children and adults? Then you've come to the right place! Zoch offers you a large selection of well-thought-out, environmentally friendly produced and lovingly designed dice games for the whole family. Get a first impression of our wide range of products:
Heckmeck am Bratwurmeck
A barbecue full of delicious sausage words surrounded by hungry chickens is the focus of Heckmeck am Bratwurmeck (literal translation: Disorder at the fried worm corner). The iconic dice game for children combines dice with eye numbers and symbols and is known for unforeseen twists. Who will roll the most of the coveted fried worm portions and plunder the supplies of their fellow players?
Geistesblitz
The Geistesblitz game (literal translation: brainwave), which is also available in card and board game versions, is aimed at kids aged eight and up and is based on dice with different colours and symbols in the "Geistesblitz Würfelblitz" variant. The aim here is to combine quickly and grab the right object before an opponent does.
Conclusion: simply find joy in numbers and arithmetic with dice games
A few dice, an original game idea and motivated players: that's all it takes to have a good time together. Dice games teach basic knowledge about numbers, promote concentration, improve reaction speed and are wonderfully varied thanks to a wide range of variants. Browse through our dice game assortment and discover high-quality, environmentally friendly produced top products in a huge selection.
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