Liar's Dice
Liar's Dice (also known as Perudo or Dudo) is a classic game of deception, probability, and bidding.
Objective
Be the last player with dice remaining.
Players
2 to 6 players. Each player starts with 5 dice and a cup to hide them.
Setup
All players begin with 5 dice hidden under their cup. At the start of each round, all dice are rolled secretly - each player can see only their own dice.
Gameplay
The Bid
On your turn, you must either raise the bid or challenge the previous bid.
A bid consists of:
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Quantity: How many dice of a certain face value are on the table (across ALL players' cups combined)
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Face Value: The number on the die (1 through 6)
Example: "Three 4s" means you claim there are at least three dice showing 4 across everyone's cups.
Raising the Bid
To raise, you must increase the previous bid by either:
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Increasing the quantity (e.g., "Three 4s" to "Four 2s")
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Increasing the face value with the same or higher quantity (e.g., "Three 4s" to "Three 5s")
Wild Ones
1s (Aces) are wild! They count as whatever face value is being bid. If the bid is "Five 6s", then all 6s plus all 1s on the table count toward the total.
Challenge ("Liar!")
If you believe the current bid is too high, you can challenge it by calling "Liar!"
When challenged:
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All players reveal their dice
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Count the dice matching the bid face value, plus all 1s (wild)
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If the bid was correct (actual count >= bid quantity): The challenger loses a die
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If the bid was wrong (actual count < bid quantity): The bidder loses a die
Losing a Die
The loser of a challenge removes one die from the game and starts the next round. If a player loses all their dice, they are eliminated.
Winning
The last player with at least one die remaining wins the game.
Strategy Tips
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Count your own dice: If you have three 5s, bids involving 5s are safer for you.
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Track the total: As players lose dice, the total count decreases, making high bids riskier.
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Bluff confidently: A strong bid early can pressure opponents into risky positions.
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Remember the wilds: 1s count toward every bid, so factor them into your probability estimates.