Roll 2d6 Online
Two fair six-sided dice with instant total
Rolling 2d6 — two six-sided dice — is the most-used roll in tabletop gaming. Monopoly, Catan, Backgammon, Risk and countless RPGs all run on it. The sum ranges from 2 to 12, with 7 as the most common outcome because it has six ways of being rolled (1+6, 2+5, 3+4 and their mirrors).
Games that use 2d6
- Catan — resource production rolls
- Monopoly — movement, doubles trigger extra turns
- Backgammon — movement, with doubles doubled
- Risk — attack and defence rolls
- Powered by the Apocalypse RPGs — every action check
- Traveller and many classic wargames
2d6 probability quick reference
The odds of each total out of 36 possible outcomes: 2 and 12 appear 1/36 (about 2.8%), 7 appears 6/36 (16.7%), with the rest forming a bell curve. That's why 7 is the magic number in so many games — and why Catan robber placement always feels aggressive.
Other dice rolls
Need more dice? Try 3d6, 4d6 drop lowest (D&D stats), d100, d10, or the full Dice Roller for any combination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the most common result on 2d6?
Seven — it has a 1-in-6 chance (16.7%). The totals form a triangle: 2 and 12 are rarest, 7 is most common.
Do the dice rolls happen at the same time?
Yes. Both dice are rolled simultaneously and independently, exactly like a real pair of dice thrown together.
Can I tell when I've rolled doubles?
Yes — the two dice values are shown individually above the total, so doubles are easy to spot.