Closest CallAbout Closest Call
A poker-style game played with dice. Free, in your browser, with leaderboards and daily tournaments, and no email needed.
What it is
Closest Call is a free online multiplayer dice poker game for up to 9 players. Each player secretly picks a number from 15 to 90, called a Mark. Fifteen dice are then rolled five at a time, with a round of betting before the first roll and after each roll. When the last dice land, the highest Mark that is at or under the total wins the pot.
It plays like a poker night: blinds, checking, raising, bluffing, folding and going all-in. But there are no cards and no hand rankings to memorize. If you can add up dice, you can play.
What makes it different
- Poker betting without the cards. You bet, raise, bluff and fold as in poker, but there are no hand rankings to learn. Everything comes down to one secret number and fifteen dice.
- Free, with nothing to buy. There are no purchases and no ads. Chips are play chips with no cash value.
- No personal information. You choose a handle, and a password only if you want one. We do not ask for an email address, phone number or real name.
- Play in seconds. It runs in the browser on a phone, tablet or computer. There is nothing to download or install.
- A game is always running. Sit n Play tables fill open seats with house bots, so you can play at any hour.
- Public leaderboards. Six boards rank the top earners, tournament winners, final tables, top 5 finishes, hands won and biggest pots, for each six-week season and for all time. See the leaderboard.
- Daily tournaments. The Daily Championship runs at 8:00 PM Eastern, Monday to Friday, with the Saturday Major at the same time on Saturday. 9-player tournaments start the moment nine players join.
- Private tables for friends. Start a table, send the link, and play together.
- Fair dice. Every die is rolled by the server, and each Mark stays hidden until the showdown.
Who it is for
Closest Call is for adults aged 18 and over who enjoy poker, dice games, or a game night with friends, and who want something quick to learn and free to play. It is entertainment only. No real money is involved at any point.
Questions and answers
What is Closest Call?
Closest Call is a free online multiplayer dice poker game. Each player secretly picks a number from 15 to 90, called a Mark. Fifteen dice are rolled five at a time, with a round of betting before the first roll and after each roll. The highest Mark at or under the total of the dice wins the pot.
Is Closest Call free?
Yes. Closest Call is completely free. There is nothing to buy, there are no ads, and chips are play chips with no cash value. They cannot be bought, sold or cashed out.
Do I need to register or give an email address?
No email, phone number or real name is needed. You pick a handle and you can start playing in a few seconds. A password is optional, and lets you sign in on other devices.
Is Closest Call gambling?
No. Closest Call is a free game played for entertainment with play chips. No real money can be paid in or won. Because it simulates betting, it is for adults aged 18 and over.
How is Closest Call different from poker?
It keeps poker's betting, including blinds, checking, raising, folding and going all-in, but replaces cards with dice and a secret number. There are no hand rankings to learn. At a showdown, the number closest to the final 15-dice total without going over wins. As in poker, you can also win by betting until everyone else folds.
Can I play Closest Call by myself?
Yes. Sit n Play tables always run, and open seats are filled by house bots, so you can play at any time even when no other players are online.
Can I play Closest Call with friends?
Yes. Start a private table and send the invite link to your friends. Anyone with the link can take a seat.
Does Closest Call have leaderboards and tournaments?
Yes. There are six public leaderboards for each six-week season and for all time. There is a Daily Championship at 8 PM Eastern from Monday to Saturday, and 9-player tournaments that start as soon as nine players join.
Do I need to download anything to play Closest Call?
No. Closest Call runs in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer.
Guides
- How to play: the full rules, with an example hand.
- Strategy and odds: the exact odds for every Mark.
- The Closest Call Blog: new strategy articles every week.
- Dice odds calculator: the exact chance of any total with any number of dice.
- Dice poker, explained: how poker betting works with dice.
- Online game night: set up a private table for friends.
- Free, with no email or download: what you need to play and what you do not.
Contact
Questions, feedback or press: contact@bartlettdigitalventuresllc.com.