How to make a simple dice roll in Minecraft using commands and command blocks

The dice roll can generate a random number between 1 and 6, and display it in chat as a message.
The dice roll is triggered by dropping a paper named “Dice” on the ground near the command blocks.
The dice roll uses different types of command blocks, such as impulse, chain, and repeat, and various commands, such as testfor, kill, execute, setblock, tellraw, playsound, etc.

Minecraft is a sandbox game that allows players to create and explore infinite worlds, build structures, craft items, and even use commands and command blocks to modify the game mechanics. One of the features that players can use with commands is to simulate a dice roll, which can be useful for role-playing, mini-games, or random events. In this article, we will show you how to make a simple dice roll in Minecraft using commands and command blocks, and how to display the result in chat as a number.

Table of Contents

Problem Description
Solution Explanation
References and Supplementary Materials
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: How can I change the number of sides of the dice?
Question: How can I make the dice roll more realistic?
Question: How can I use the dice roll for other purposes?
Disclaimer

Problem Description

The problem that we want to solve is how to make a simple dice roll in Minecraft that can generate a random number between 1 and 6, and display it in chat as a message. For example, if we roll a 4, we want to see something like “You rolled a 4!” in chat. We also want to make this dice roll accessible by using an item, such as a paper named “Dice”, that we can drop on the ground to trigger the dice roll.

Solution Explanation

To solve this problem, we will need to use commands and command blocks. Commands are special instructions that can be typed in chat or executed by command blocks to perform various actions in the game. Command blocks are special blocks that can run commands when powered by redstone. We will use three types of command blocks: impulse, chain, and repeat. Impulse command blocks are activated when they receive a redstone signal. Chain command blocks are activated when a command block pointing into it is activated. Repeat command blocks are activated once every in-game tick, as long as they have a redstone signal.

The steps to make a simple dice roll in Minecraft are as follows:

Obtain a command block by typing /give @p minecraft:command_block in chat. This will give you one command block in your inventory.
Place the command block on the ground and right-click it to open its user interface. Set the block type to “Impulse”, the condition to “Unconditional”, and the redstone to “Needs Redstone”. In the command input field, type testfor @e[type=Item] {Item:{id:”minecraft:paper”,tag:{display:{Name:”Dice”}}}}. This command will test for an item entity that is a paper named “Dice”.
Place another command block next to the first one, facing the same direction. Set the block type to “Chain”, the condition to “Conditional”, and the redstone to “Always Active”. In the command input field, type kill @e[type=Item] {Item:{id:”minecraft:paper”}}. This command will kill the item entity that is a paper.
Place another command block next to the second one, facing the same direction. Set the block type to “Chain”, the condition to “Conditional”, and the redstone to “Always Active”. In the command input field, type execute @r[type=minecraft:armor_stand] ~ ~ ~ setblock ~ ~-2 ~ redstone_block. This command will execute another command at a random armor stand’s location, which is to set a redstone block two blocks below it.
Place another command block next to the third one, facing the same direction. Set the block type to “Chain”, the condition to “Conditional”, and the redstone to “Always Active”. In the command input field, type playsound minecraft:block.note.harp ambient @p ~ ~ ~ 2 2. This command will play a sound effect at the player’s location.
Place six armor stands in different locations around your command blocks. These armor stands will represent the six possible outcomes of your dice roll.
Place six more command blocks next to each armor stand, facing away from them. Set the block type to “Impulse”, the condition to “Unconditional”, and the redstone to “Needs Redstone”. In each command input field, type tellraw @a [“”,{“text”:”You rolled a “,”color”:”aqua”},{“text”:”n”,”bold”:true,”color”:”gold”},{“text”:”!”,”color”:”aqua”}], where n is a number from 1 to 6 corresponding to each armor stand. These commands will tell all players what they rolled in chat.
Place six more command blocks next to each of the previous ones, facing away from them. Set the block type to “Chain”, the condition to “Unconditional”, and the redstone to “Always Active”. In each command input field, type setblock ~ ~2 ~ air. These commands will remove the redstone blocks that activate the dice roll.
Obtain a paper by typing /give @p minecraft:paper in chat. Rename it to “Dice” by using an anvil.
Drop the paper on the ground near your command blocks and watch your dice roll!

References and Supplementary Materials

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How can I change the number of sides of the dice?

Answer: You can change the number of sides of the dice by changing the number of armor stands and command blocks that you use. For example, if you want a 10-sided dice, you need to place 10 armor stands and 10 pairs of command blocks, and change the tellraw commands accordingly.

Question: How can I make the dice roll more realistic?

Answer: You can make the dice roll more realistic by adding some particle effects, sound effects, or animations to your command blocks. For example, you can use the /particle command to create some sparks or smoke when the dice is rolling, or use the /playsound command to play some rolling sounds.

Question: How can I use the dice roll for other purposes?

Answer: You can use the dice roll for other purposes by modifying the tellraw commands or adding more commands to your command blocks. For example, you can use the /scoreboard command to keep track of the dice rolls, or use the /effect command to give players some effects based on their dice rolls.

Disclaimer

This article is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mojang Studios, Microsoft, or any other official Minecraft entity. The commands and command blocks used in this article may not work in all versions or platforms of Minecraft. Use them at your own risk and discretion.