A dice roller simulates rolling any number of dice with any number of sides, from standard 6-sided dice to the 4, 8, 10, 12, and 20-sided dice used in tabletop role-playing games.
About this calculator
A dice roller simulates rolling any number of dice with any number of sides, from standard 6-sided dice to the 4, 8, 10, 12, and 20-sided dice used in tabletop role-playing games. It generates truly uniform random results just like physical dice.
Dice rolling is used in tabletop games, probability demonstrations, classroom activities, and decision-making. Understanding dice probabilities helps players make better strategic decisions.
Common uses
- Roll dice for Dungeons & Dragons or other RPG games
- Simulate board game dice rolls remotely
- Demonstrate probability in a statistics class
- Make random decisions using dice outcomes
Frequently asked questions
What does 2d6 mean in tabletop games?
2d6 means rolling 2 six-sided dice and adding the results. The 'd' stands for 'die' and the number after it is the number of sides. 1d20 = one 20-sided die. 3d8 = three 8-sided dice summed. The notation NdX means N dice with X sides each.