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How to play Aces (Aces to the Center) — rules
Aces to the Center, Ace in the Hole
Aces is an elimination game where dice travel around the table: get rid of your aces, pass your 2s and 5s to your neighbours, and reroll the rest. Nobody is really out while a neighbour can still pass them a die.
- Players
- 2 to 8
- Length
- ≈ 15 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- What you need
- 5 standard dice per player.
Rules
How to play
- All players roll their 5 dice simultaneously.
- After each roll, some dice are removed: 1s (Aces) → go to the center (permanently removed).
- 2s → pass to the player on your left.
- 5s → pass to the player on your right.
- 3s, 4s, 6s → keep and reroll.
Gameplay
Keep rolling remaining dice each turn. If you have no dice, wait — a neighbor may send you some. The game continues until all dice are in the center.
Winning
The LAST player to roll a die (the one who sends the final Ace to the center) wins.
What happens to each die
| Face | Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 (ace) | To the center, out of play |
| 2 | Passes to the player on your left |
| 5 | Passes to the player on your right |
| 3, 4, 6 | Keep and reroll |
FAQ
- Who wins Aces?
- The last player to roll a die, the one who sends the final ace to the center.
- What if I have no dice left?
- Wait: a neighbour can still pass you one with a 2 or a 5, and you're back in.
- How many dice do you need?
- 5 dice per player to start.
