How to Play Sic Bo
Understand the game before you begin.
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About Sic Bo
Sic Bo is a classic Chinese three-dice game, here as an ICONIC21 live table. You predict the result of three dice: the total, specific numbers, or combinations.
- Format
- Live three-dice game
- Simplest bets
- Small and Big
Key features & rules
- Three dice are shaken each round.
- Small (4–10) and Big (11–17) are the simplest bets.
- Bets on totals, single numbers, doubles and triples.
- Small and Big usually lose on any triple.
Step-by-step tutorial
Match the title
Open Sic Bo on its own page. Similar or sequel titles can use different rules, so read this game's help panel.
Check the table limits
Find the minimum and maximum bets and the payout list for Sic Bo.
Choose a bet
Start with Small or Big, or bet on a total or specific number.
Watch the shake
The dealer shakes the dice and reveals the result.
Check the layout
Winning areas light up on the betting board and are paid by the payout list.
Review the round
Wait for the round to settle, then read the result in the game history. Past results do not predict the next round.
A simple example
The dice show 2, 4 and 6 for a total of 12. Big (11–17) wins, and a bet on the number 4 also wins.
An illustration of the rules, not a prediction of an actual result.
Common questions
Why do Small and Big lose on a triple?
That is the house rule that gives the game its edge. If all three dice match, Small and Big bets lose.
Where can I check payouts and available features?
Read the help and paytable inside the exact game version. Rules, return-to-player values, minimum stakes, and available features can differ.
Does a popular game offer better odds?
Popularity describes attention or activity, not a promise about payouts. Past results and player interest do not establish the outcome of the next round.
Reviewed 28 October 2026. Rules and features can differ between versions. This guide is educational information and does not guarantee a win.
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