How to Play the Nix the Six Dice Game

Nix the Six dice game fits right in here at Family Game Shelf. It’s a fast moving, easy to learn and a hoot to play.

Nix the Six is similar to Stuck in the Mud but it’s different enough that it’s its’ own game. Fast and easy like Come on Six and Monkey Dice.

Let’s get to how to play Nix the Six, what you need and how to win.

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What you Need for Nix the Six

You will need six dice and a score sheet. If you need some new dice you can shop dice here; Canadians here.

Playing Nix the Six

Before starting, you need to decide on a point value to play to. 50 or 100 points makes a great game.

The first player will roll all six dice. If there are any 6s, they are nixed, or set to the side. The player rolls any remaining dice. Again, if there are any 6s they are nixed and set aside. You keep rolling until one roll has no 6s. Add up all the dice and that is your score for the round.

The most one player can score in a round is 30 points. If you roll all 5s then you’re in luck and get the 30 points!

It is possible for a player to score 0 in a round, if they roll a 6 in every roll.

When a player has scored for the round, the dice are passed to the next player and he will take his turn.

Winning

The first player to reach the agreed a upon point value is the winner. Or if everyone takes the same amount of turns, the player with the highest point value wins.

Nix the Six Not the Fun

This is a fast moving game that is great for a small group. There is tons of fun to be had.

If you’re looking for even more fun with dice, check out Big Chief dice—a silly game of luck, Tug of War – a two player game like the carnival game, and Shut the Box—an interesting game of luck and skill. Be sure to visit our Family Game Shelf shop where you’ll find tons of fun with seasonal and original games like our Whacky Putt mini golf game.