Sic Bo — Play Free Online
Three dice, one shake. Small/Big at 2.78% house edge, or chase the 150:1 triple. Ancient Chinese dice game, fully playable in your browser.
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How to Play Sic Bo
Sic Bo is one of the simplest casino games. Three dice are shaken and you bet on what they'll show. Every round is independent — there are no multi-roll phases like craps, no decisions after the bet, and no skill that influences the outcome.
- 1 Place your bets
Select a chip value and click any bet on the layout. Small/Big are the lowest-edge options. You can place multiple bets before shaking.
- 2 The dice are shaken
Three dice are shaken inside an electronic chest (or physical tumbler in a live casino). The result is random and independent of all previous rolls.
- 3 Results revealed
The total is calculated. Winning bets are paid out according to their pay table (Small/Big = 1:1, Total 7 = 12:1, etc.). Losing bets are collected.
- 4 Collect and repeat
Winnings are added to your balance automatically. Place new bets for the next round. Each round is a fresh, independent event.
Sic Bo Strategy
Sic Bo strategy is straightforward: stick to Small and Big. They have the lowest house edge at 2.78% and pay 1:1. Everything else is progressively worse.
| Bet | Pays | House Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Small (4-10) | 1:1 | 2.78% |
| Big (11-17) | 1:1 | 2.78% |
| Total 4 or 17 | 60:1 | 15.28% |
| Total 5 or 16 | 30:1 | 13.89% |
| Total 6 or 15 | 18:1 | 16.67% |
| Total 7 or 14 | 12:1 | 9.72% |
| Total 8 or 13 | 8:1 | 12.5% |
| Total 9-12 | 6:1 | 18.98% |
| Any Triple | 24:1 | 13.89% |
| Specific Triple | 150:1 | 30.09% |
History of Sic Bo
Sic Bo — meaning "precious dice" in Chinese — is one of the oldest casino games in existence, with origins tracing back thousands of years in China. The game spread through Chinese communities across Southeast Asia before reaching Western casinos via Macau in the 20th century.
In Macau, Sic Bo now generates more revenue than any other table game, making it the dominant game in the world's largest gambling market. The game was introduced to British casinos in the 1980s and later to North American casinos where it is played under the names "Chuck-a-Luck" (a simplified variant) and "Grand Hazard."
Sic Bo FAQ
What is Sic Bo?
Sic Bo is a Chinese dice game played with three dice. Players bet on the outcome of a single shake — possible bets include the total sum of all three dice, whether the total is Small (4-10) or Big (11-17), specific doubles, triples, or combinations of two dice. It is one of the most popular games in Macau casinos and has gained a strong following globally.
What is the best bet in Sic Bo?
Small and Big are the best bets in Sic Bo, each with a house edge of just 2.78%. Both pay 1:1. Small wins if the three dice total 4-10 (excluding triples); Big wins if they total 11-17 (excluding triples). These are equivalent to the pass line in craps — straightforward, low-edge, and the foundation of any sensible Sic Bo strategy.
What are Small and Big bets?
Small covers totals 4-10 and Big covers totals 11-17. Both lose if all three dice show the same number (any triple). This exception gives the casino its 2.78% edge — without it, the bet would be perfectly even. Triples occur on 6 out of 216 possible combinations (2.78% of rolls), which is exactly the house edge.
Why are specific triple bets so bad?
A specific triple (e.g., three 6s) has a 1-in-216 chance of occurring. It pays 150:1 at most casinos. If it paid true odds it would pay 215:1. The gap between 150 and 215 represents a house edge of 30.09% — by far the worst bet on the Sic Bo layout. Any bet paying less than true odds is making you pay the difference to the casino.
Is Sic Bo purely luck?
Yes. Unlike blackjack, there are no player decisions that affect the outcome — you simply choose which bets to place before each shake. The dice are random and independent on every roll. However, bet selection matters: choosing Small/Big (2.78% edge) over specific triples (30.09% edge) dramatically changes how quickly you lose your bankroll.
How does Sic Bo differ from craps?
Both use dice and involve betting on outcomes before a throw. Key differences: Sic Bo uses three dice (craps uses two), each Sic Bo round is independent (craps has multi-roll bets with an established point), and Sic Bo is simpler — all bets resolve on a single shake. Craps has a lower overall minimum edge (0% on free odds) but a more complex bet structure. Sic Bo is the simpler game; craps rewards learning its rules with potentially lower edges.