Frequent Questions
🎲 Gameplay
What games can I play?
The app is designed for many types of dice games. We currently support rules and scoring for the following games.
- Craps
- 1-4-24
- Bunko
- 6-5-4
- Going to Boston
- Chicago
- Pittsburgh
- Bowling (Ten pin, Duck pin and Candle pin rules)
- Golf (nine holes)
- Coin Flip
- Dreidel
- Treasure
- Draw Poker
- Pig
- Roll 10K
You can also specify custom game sets for your own games.
What about common board games and casual dice games?
You can use this app to roll dice for board games and casual dice games. You may need to use the dice set editor to customize a dice set for the game played.
How about tavern games where dice are rolled from cups?
We found that rolling dice with this app in bars, taverns and pubs is quite popular. Its very handy when an establishment does not have dice available.
Are games where you roll the dice, keep some and re-roll the rest supported?
This style of play is supported. You can individually choose which rolled dice to keep and then re-roll only the un-kept dice for each round. Tap on the rolled dice and select "Keep" to omit that rolled dice from the next set roll.
Is this app suitable for tabletop RPG games?
Yes, it's designed to work with many games that use dice including RPGs.
Planning to support other game rules?
We are constantly looking at popular dice games to support. Public interest and input is welcome.
What types of custom dice can I roll with this app?
You can roll from a d2 (coin flip) to a d5000.
How many custom dice can I roll in a single set?
The app supports from one to a hundred dice per dice set.
Can I roll different types of dice at once?
Yes, you can roll up to four different types of dice at once. Simple compound dice sets of "1d8 + 1d4 + 1" are supported. Extreme dice sets such as "1d5000 + 25d100 + 3d4 + 2d2" are possible.
🎯 Roll Display
How can I view the results of my dice rolls—either as a total or by counting individual die faces?
The app lets you customize how roll results are shown:
- Dice Total: Shows the sum of all dice rolled. Ideal for RPGs or games needing cumulative values.
- Face Count: Displays how many times each face value appears (e.g., "3 sixes, 2 ones").
- Dice Pool: Counts how many dice are at or beyond a set threshold (e.g., "count of 8d6 showing 4 or greater").
- Dice Subset: Totals a defined amount highest dice of a rolled set (e.g., "add the highest three dice rolled of 4d6").
You can choose these types of rolls from the dice keyboard to fit your game. Custom dice sets are kept in the Dice tab Suite view.
How are dices set displayed?
Dice set are displayed in different ways across the app. The main and dice set views uses the name of the dice game or common dice notation. The dice hand view shows each individual dice in the current chosen dice set.
Are there any details kept about dice sets once entered and rolled?
Yes, tap on the dice set and select the "Info" menu option. The dice count, roll average, and last roll time are displayed.
Can I use dice in this app as a score keeper or a manual counter?
Yes, define a dice set with a single die. Swipe on up and down on the dice in the main display to step the displayed value. You can still roll the dice by tapping on it.
⚙️ App Features
Does the app include sound effects during rolls?
Yes, realistic dice sound effects enhance the experience during animations.
What is the dice roll animation playtime?
The dice roll animation is just under two seconds long. A common period to manually roll dice.
Can the dice roll quicker?
Yes. You can double-tap the middle of the message bar (just below the link button) for a "Quick Roll" or select this option under the hamburger menu.
Can I see a history or log of my previous rolls?
Yes, the app keeps a log of your rolls from either custom dice sets of dice games so you can review your results anytime.
How do you export the dice roll log of this app?
Dice roll histories can be copied into the iOS clipboard to paste into other apps that accept text from the clipboard. Go to the Log view, tap on a log entry, and select a "Copy ..." menu item.
Will spreadsheets apps accept the exported roll history?
The export format was specifically designed for spreadsheets. The data copied into the clipboard from the app is in comma-separated values (CSV) for imports into spreadsheet apps.
Are the dice rolls randomized fairly?
All dice rolls are simulated where there is equal probability of each dice face showing in a given simulated die.
How is the dice roll determined?
The app uses Apple's built-in iOS randomization functions to generate each roll. This resource is also used for security and other features.
Does the app work offline without internet access?
This app release (v2.5) is fully functional offline and requires no internet connection.
What if my device has Bluetooth or WiFi turned off?
That app currently does not require any wireless connection to run.
Can the app support both vertical and horizontal screen orientations?
The app is fully responsive and supports both portrait and landscape modes on all supported iOS devices.
Are there any easter eggs or obscure features in the app?
It would not be a real Silicon Valley-built app if we did not have rabbit holes! Hint -- try taps, double-taps, and long presses in different places to see what happens.
🛠️ Customization & Settings
How do I create, edit, save, or delete dice sets?
The app has three ways to make custom dice sets:
- Using Game Chooser: Select the "custom dice set" option at the bottom of the view.
- Playing a Dice Game: In the hamburger menu, select "New Dice Set" to exit the game and make a dice set from scratch.
- Rolling a Dice Set: Select "Edit Dice Set" in the hamburger menu to customize the shown dice set.
This allows for casual dice games and custom dice sets. You can also select
"Dice Label" when showing a dice set to give it a familiar name.
Can I change the app’s theme or appearance?
The app currently supports the following themes.
- Light
- Dark
- Ruby
- Gold
- Emerald
- Topaz
- Sapphire
- Silver
You can switch between these eight themes. Tap on the View tab and then tap to the theme's thumbnail.
How do I give a custom name to a dice set?
Yes, select "Set Label" in the app icon menu. A view shows to enter text to give your dice set a custom name. This name is shown below the dice set icon.
Are the sizes of the views adjustable?
You can resize the dice view from the "hamburger" menu for a full view of the dice roll of a shared view with the tabs. You can also adjust the tab position by dragging one of the neighboring, two-headed arrow icons.
Where can I disable the shake action, roll vibrations, or sounds?
You can toggle shake action, roll vibrations, and sound effects under the User tab.
📱 Technical & Platform
What platforms does the app run on?
The app supports current the Apple devices. The primary focus is the iPhone. The app runs as an "iPhone-sized app" on the Apple Mac and iPad.
What specific Apple devices can run this app?
The app runs in a minimum of iOS 15.8.5 or greater for the iPhone and iPad. It also runs on Apple Silicon-based Macintoshes.
Is the app available for Android devices?
We truly appreciate your interest! At this time, the app is available exclusively for Apple devices. We are always evaluating future platforms based on user demand.
🔐 Data and Privacy
Will my dice roll data be shared or collected by the app?
No. The app does not collect any personal data. Only anonymous statistics from the App Store are viewed.
💼 Business & Partnerships
Are there subscriptions or in-app purchases?
No subscriptions are required for the current release. Some advanced features may be available as one-time purchases or subscriptions in future updates.
Who can I contact regarding investment or partnership opportunities?
We ask that all investment or partnership proposals be made via a formal mailed letter, direct phone call derived from the information on this website or our Discord server.
