Sic Bo: discover this iconic dice game from online casinos

An ancient dice game of Asian origin, Sic Bo is a must-have among modern casino games. Easy to understand, it offers numerous betting options and relies heavily on chance, making it attractive to beginners and experienced players alike.

What is Sic Bo?

Sic Bo is a traditional dice game, sometimes called the "pair of dice" in Chinese. It is played with three six-sided dice, placed in a transparent case and then mechanically mixed. The result determines the winnings according to the bets placed before the throw.

Unlike some more complex table games, Sic Bo is based on a clear principle: all you have to do is bet on the outcome of the dice, and chance does the rest.

How do you play Sic Bo?

Game flow is intuitive:

Define your initial budget
Place your tokens on one or more squares on the table. Be sure to stake an amount that suits you.
The three dice are rolled automatically.
If the result matches your bet, you pocket your winnings. If not, the losing stakes are removed, and the process starts again.

The difficulty of Sic Bo comes from the wide variety of bets available, each with its own probabilities and potential winnings. This is one of the things that makes the game so attractive.

Different types of Sic Bo bets

Small bets

You win if the sum of the three dice is between 4 and 10, excluding triplets. Payment is 1:1.

Big bets

You win if the sum of the dice is between 11 and 17, excluding triplets. Payment is also 1:1.

Single bets

You stake on a single number between 1 and 6:

If it appears on 1 die: payment is 1:1
If it appears on 2 dice: payment is 2:1
If it appears on 3 dice: payment is 3:1

Doubles

You bet on two of the three dice showing the same number. Payment is: 8:1.

Triples

You bet that all three dice will show the same number. Payment is 150:1.

The sum of the three dice

You bet on the sum total of the three numbers on the dice. The lower the probability, the higher the winnings:

4 or 17
5 or 16
6 or 15
7 or 14
8 or 13
9 or 12
10 or 11

Combinations of two dice

Your stake is on two numbers appearing on one of the three dice. The average winnings are 5:1.

Play Sic Bo at Circus Casino

Circus Casino offers a varied selection of Sic Bo games, available in both classic and live casino versions:

Each variant has a modern interface and lively graphics, which are true to the spirit of casino games.

Responsible gambling: key points to remember

Sic Bo remains a game of pure chance. No strategy guarantees long-term winnings. It is therefore essential to play responsibly, to set a budget and to consider gambling as a form of entertainment. We provide players with the tools they need to adopt a healthy, controlled approach.