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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
Very Easy

What You'll Need

🎲 3 dice
🎲 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

  1. Use 3 standard dice (traditionally in a cage)
  2. One player is the "banker"
  3. Players bet on numbers 1-6

Gameplay

  1. Players place bets on one or more numbers (1-6)
  2. Banker rolls all 3 dice
  3. 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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Rules & How to Play

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Added about 1 month ago • Updated 28 days ago
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