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Very Easy
Dice
Chuck-a-luck
Also known as: Birdcage
Carnival dice game. Bet on numbers, roll three dice in a cage. Simple gambling fun.
2 players
10-20 min
What You'll Need
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3 dice
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Dice cage (optional)
About This Game
Carnival dice game. Bet on numbers, roll three dice in a cage. Simple gambling fun.
How to Play
Setup
- Use 3 standard dice (traditionally in a cage)
- One player is the "banker"
- Players bet on numbers 1-6
Gameplay
- Players place bets on one or more numbers (1-6)
- Banker rolls all 3 dice
- Payouts based on how many dice show your number
Payouts
- Your number appears once: 1 to 1 (win your bet)
- Your number appears twice: 2 to 1 (win double)
- Your number appears three times: 3 to 1 (win triple)
- Your number doesn't appear: Lose your bet
House Edge
- This game favors the banker
- Player expected loss: about 8% per bet
- Carnival variant has worse odds
Two-Player Variant
- Take turns being banker
- Track cumulative winnings
- Play set number of rounds
Winning
- Player with most chips after all rounds
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