Dragon's Dice
Rules:

1. You need five six-sided dice color (x) and five six-sided dice color (y), and two cups.
• One die for each player can be special, usually red, to symbolize the final "dragon" die.
2. Player (x) and (y) play against one another, and wager in a best-of 1, 3, 5 or 7 rounds.
3. The goal is reach 21 pips on your five dice.
   The closest without going over wins.
4. Both players start by yelling "Dragons Diiiice!" and slamming a cup with four of their dice.
   They look at the dice but do not reveal them.
5. Both players then roll the fifth dice in the open.
6. After a moment of consideration, both players count-down in unison.
   Here's where the strategy comes in.
7. On the third count, the players each, in unison, point at themselves or their opponent.
• Point at yourself and keep your fifth dice (the one both players can see).
• Point at your opponent and give it away.
• This can result in players winding up with six dice, with both players swapping dice, etc.
8. Reveal all hidden dice and count up.
   Closest to 21 without busting wins!

Alternate rules:
Weyr Dice (Tournament Dice)
[An orderly group of tamed dragons is called a Weyr]

1. The rules of Weyr Dice are the same, but can be played with 4, 8, 16, 32, etc. players.
2. To start, players pair up randomly.
3. They play a match of Dragon's Dice as described above.
• The number of rounds for each match are decided before the tournament begins.
4. Repeat steps 1a and 2a until there is a winner.

Thunder Dice (Cluster Dice)
[A wild group of dragons is called a Thunder]

1. Players sit around a table, each with their own set of dice.
2. Each player removes one die from their original cup.
3. Steps 3-6 are the same
4. On step 7, everyone points at who will receive their dragon's dice.
5. Winning
• All players who "bust" are out and play continues until there is one winner.
• If all remaining players bust, repeat the round.

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