Sic Bo Rules
The Object of the Game
Three dice are revealed by the croupier after having been
tumbled in a receptacle. The object is to correctly predict the
values of some number of the dice or the sum of the dice before
they're revealed.
How to Play the Game
The Bets
Bets are placed directly on the sic bo table, which has squares
labeled with different types of bets. You may bet on as many
squares as you like. Each bet must be made in accordance with
the minimum and maximum table limits, which vary from table to
table. Players must place and confirm their bets before the end
of the betting period, which ends when the croupier announces
"No more bets."
The Play
Immediately after the betting period, the croupier covers the
dice in their receptacle, pulls on a handle three times, and
reveals the dice. The values of the dice are announced and all
winning squares on the table are lit up. The table is cleared of
all losing wagers, and then the winners are paid. Once the table
is completely clear, the croupier announces the beginning of the
next betting period.
Types of Bets
The following chart describes the various bets you can make,
along with their payouts. In addition, the letters beside each
bet type can be found on the diagram below, giving an example of
how to make that type of bet. (In the case of bets on Big,
Small, and the House, the diagram indicates the only place that
bets may be made.)
BETS
| |
Description
|
Payout
|
| A
|
Three identical dice,
matching predicted value |
150 to 1
|
| B
|
The House (Three
identical dice, any value) |
24 to 1
|
| C
|
Total of all three
dice equals 4 or 17 |
50 to 1
|
| D
|
Total of all three
dice equals 5 or 1 |
18 to 1
|
| E
|
Total of all three
dice equals 6 or 15 |
14 to 1
|
| F
|
Total of all three
dice equals 7 or 14 |
12 to 1
|
| G
|
Total of all three
dice equals 8 or 13 |
8 to 1
|
| H
|
Total of all three
dice equals 9, 10, 11, or 12 |
6 to 1
|
| I
|
Two of the three dice
matching predicted value |
5 to 1
|
| J
|
Two of the three dice
matching predicted (identical) value
|
8 to 1
(16 to 1 if three dice match) |
| K
|
One of the three dice
matching predicted value |
1 to 1 if one die
matches
2 to 1 if two dice match
3 to 1 if three dice match |
| L
|
Big (Total of all
three dice between 11 and 17, and not all three dice are
the same) |
1 to 1
|
| M
|
Small (Total of all
three dice between 4 and 10, and not all three dice are
the same) |
1 to 1
|
