Casino Games (Written)
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- Dice Hold 'Em
- Dice Blackjack
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LET’S ROLL!
Game Name |
Dice Poker |
No. Players |
2+ |
Ages |
13+ |
Category |
Casino |
You’ll Need |
Scrap paper, a pencil, and poker chips if you’d like to keep score by wagering |
Objective |
Create the best poker hand in three (3) rolls of the dice or less |
Instructions:
The player selected to begin may use up to three (3) rolls of the dice to create the best poker hand possible using the standard 5-card poker hand ranking rules.
Moving clockwise from the player selected to begin; subsequent players then attempt to beat any hand(s) that have already been achieved.
For each new round of play, the first player changes according to the rule agreed upon by the players in advance. For example, the first player in a new round of play could be the winning player from the prior round of play. Or, the first player in a new round of play could be the player sitting to the left of the first player in the prior round of play.
Scoring each round: The player with the best poker hand, wins. Standard poker hand rankings apply, except that players decide before the game starts whether to allow Wilds to be used to create five-of-a-kind and six-of-a-kind hands. If Wilds are allowed to be used, these hands rank higher than a Royal Flush. See Hand Ranking Chart below.
Winning the game: Players can keep a tally of the number of games won/lost by each player in a “best of” series; or players can choose to wager on whether they will have the best hand as in traditional Poker.
Rank of Hands:
Game Name |
Dice Hold 'Em |
No. Players |
2 |
Ages |
13+ |
Category |
Casino |
You’ll Need |
Scrap paper, a pencil, and poker chips if you’d like to keep score by wagering |
Objective |
Create the best 5-card poker hand |
Instructions:
All players contribute an ante to the pot. The ante is agreed upon by the players before the game begins. Winner takes all!
A dealer is chosen who randomly rolls three dice privately to each player. The three remaining dice are then rolled to the center of the table and will serve as “community” dice.
While keeping their dice hidden, players then use any combination of the results of their three private dice and the three community dice to make the best 5-card-poker hand possible.
Next, each player keeps their three dice hidden from view as they decide how much they would like to wager based on the strength of their hand. Once both players have placed their bet, they reveal their hidden dice to determine who created the best 5-card poker hand.
Scoring each round: Standard poker hand rankings apply. See Hand Ranking Chart.
Winning the game: Players can keep a tally of the number of games won/lost by each player in a “best of” series; or players can choose to wager on whether they will have the best hand as in traditional Hold ‘Em.
Rank of Hands:
Game Name |
Dice Blackjack |
No. Players |
2 - 3 |
Ages |
13+ |
Category |
Casino |
You’ll Need |
Scrap paper, a pencil, and poker chips if you’d like to keep score by wagering |
Objective |
Don’t go over 21! |
Instructions:
On each turn, players compete to earn a score with the dice closest, or equal to 21 without going over. The player with the score closest to 21, wins the round. If there is a tie, all tied players win!
Players choose a dealer to begin play. Dice are held in a dice cup or a dice bag. The dealer then selects a random die from dice container and rolls one die to each player, including themselves. The dealer then rolls another die to each player in the same fashion.
After each player has two dice, they can each decide if they want another die rolled to them or not (each player only has the option to either take a “hit” or pass). Players may only take ONE hit per game round. Whether they chose to take a hit or not, play passes clockwise to the next player.
Dealers rotate clockwise for each round, and dealers do not keep their dice secret from the other players as is true for traditional Blackjack.
Scoring each round: The results of the rolled dice are then added together using the following values:
- 2–10 are worth their face value
- J, Q, K, and Wilds are worth 10 points
- Aces are worth 1 point OR 11 points, player’s choice
If a player’s dice total exactly to 21, they win the round. If the dice exceed a total of 21, that player loses the round. If no players match or exceed 21, the player with the score closest but less than 21, wins.
Winning the game: Players can keep a tally of the number of games won/lost by each player in a “best of” series; or players can choose to wager on whether they will beat the dealer as in traditional Blackjack.