Sic Bo rules explained

Sic Bo is a relatively unknown casino game. Large numbers of gamblers have never even heard of the game Sic Bo. Obviously, the group of gamblers who know the rules of Sic Bo is even smaller. For the players interested in learning the Sic Bo rules, Online Gambling Pal explains the Sic Bo game rules. We also give some brief information on Sic Bo's history. The basics of the Sic Bo game are very easy to learn.

Sic Bo history explained

Sic Bo finds its origins in ancient China where it already was played hundreds of years ago. There's also some sort of European variant of the Sic Bo game, the game Grand Hazard is played with almost the same game rules as Sic Bo. Sic Bo is a relatively new casino game in western casinos.

Dice pair

Sic Bo is Chinese for 'dice pair' although the name of the game imputes that the game is played with two dice, the game is actually played with three dice. The three dice are shaken in a container. When the shaking stops the dice come to a rest and show a certain value.

Sic Bo basics

The main goal of the Sic Bo game is to predict the value of the three dice after they come to rest. Players can place a bet on the Sic Bo table, placing a bet is quite similar to placing a bet at Roulette. After placing a bet, the dice are shaken, when they come to rest the outcome of the bet can be determined.

The Sic Bo table looks complicated at first but relax, take your time and you will become familiar with the Sic Bo game within a few minutes. Always try the games in 'free-play' mode before playing for real money.

Possible bets

There are many possible bets at Sic Bo. As said, these bets are made by putting chips on the Sic Bo table. See the table below for the most common bets in a game of Sic Bo. Like Roulette, you can also place more bets at one role when playing Sic Bo.

Bets	Dices value	Remarks
Small	4 to 10	When the three dice are of equal value, you lose Example: The sum of the three dice value 4 to 100
Big	11 to 17	When the three dices are of equal value, you loose Example: The sum of the three dice value 11 to 177
Two-Dice-Combination	As predicted	Predict the total value of two from the three dice Example: The sum of two dice values 88
Single-Number	As predicted	Predict the value of one from the three dice Example: The dice will rest on number 55
Specific-double	As predicted	Two dice will value your selected number
Specific-triple	The same, as predicted	Three dice will value the number you selected
Specific-double	As predicted	Two dice will value your selected number Example: Two of the three dice value 55
Any Triple	The same	All three dice value the same, no matter which number Example: All three dice value 55
Specific total	As predicted	Predict the total value of the three dice Example: the sum of the three dice is 177

Sic Bo rules regarding Payout

The payout ratios of Sic Bo may vary per online casino. For exact payout information, check the in-game game pay out information. The Sic Bo payout ratio might be different on certain bets, in total all online casinos will offer you a comparable average payout ratio.

• Small / Big bets will pay 1 to 1
• Two dices combination bet will pay 2 to 1
• Single dice combination bet will pay 1 to 2
• Specific-double bet will pay 10 to 1
• Specific-triple bet will pay 180 to 1
• Any-triple bet will pay 30 to 1
• Specific total bet will pay: 60 to 1 by value 4 or 17, 30 to 1 by value 5 or 16, 18 to 1 by value 6 or 15, 12 to 1 by value 7 or 14, 8 to 1 by value 8 or 13

Sic Bo is quite easy to learn. Don't be fooled by the complicated looking Sic Bo board. After getting more familiar with the game and its rules you'll agree that Sic Bo is a lot of fun.

After reading our explanation of the Sic Bo rules you are ready to play Sic Bo online!


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