Sic Bo is a famous dice game that originates from China. The Asian game of luck remains popular in online casinos and live casinos worldwide.
Although simple in its essence, Sic Bo is still somewhat of a mystery to an ordinary gambler. To make the journey easier for our readers, CasinosOnline compiled a lengthy list of all key glossary. Having learned all these phrases and expressions, you’ll be the cool kid at every Sic Bo table.
On this list, you’ll find both general terms and specific terminology that deals only with Sic Bo.
A
Any Double
If you believe that two of the dice will stop at the same number, you bet on any double. This bet pays at 11:1 and is also known as any pair.
Any One Number
This straightforward bet demonstrates exactly what its name says. If the outcome aligns with your guess, you get paid 1:1. However, if you hit a streak and the same number reappears, you’ll earn 2:1 for two numbers and 12:1 for three consecutive numbers.
Any Pair
The same as any double.
Any Triple
Hoping that all three dice will land on the same number is called any triple bet. Some punters call it three of a kind, using poker terminology. In Sic Bo, this type of bet pays at 31 to 1.
B
Big
One of the best bets that you can place in Sic Bo. It lowers the house edge and thus offers better odds. The “big” is the wager you place believing that the total of all the dice will be between 11 and 17.
Birdcage
A sibling to Sic Bo, but with a higher house edge and worse odds which are not user-friendly. The game got its name after the birdcage-shaped device that shakes the dice. Other names for Birdcage are Chuck a Luck or Grand Hazard.
C
Cage
A small device used to shake or tumble the dice before rolling.
Chuck a Luck
A Sic Bo variant with lower payouts and worse odds than the original game.
Combination Bet
Wagering that two of the dice will show the same number. Also referred to as a pair match or pair bet; pays at 6:1.
Cup
A device used to shake or tumble the dice, similar to a cage and shaker.
Croupier
The person representing the casino who is in charge of the game, also known as the dealer. The term comes from French and is thus usually used within Europe only.
D
Dai Siu
Another name for Sic Bo, meaning “Big Small”.
Dealer
Synonymous with a croupier.
Dice
The three cubes marked with number 1 through 6 on each side used to play Sic Bo and other dice games.
Dice Face
A name for the wager signifying a specific number.
Double (Duo)
The same as any pair and any double.
E
Even
Believing that the total sum of the three dice will be an even number is called an even bet.
G
Grand Hazard
A British variant of Sic Bo with worse odds, similar to Birdcage.
H
High Low (Hi-Lo)
A Philippine version of Sic Bo.
House
A term used to refer to a casino; if it’s online, it’s also referred to as an operator.
House Edge
The house edge (advantage) is the mathematical advantage that the casino long-term has over players. The advantage secures that the casino stays in business.
L
Layout
The labelled parts on the Sic Bo table that imply where bets should be placed.
Live Sic Bo
The live variation of the traditional game, dealt by a real dealer in real time.
Lose on Any Triple
A Sic Bo rule that stipulates that all small and big bets lose when a triple is rolled.
Lucky Dice
Another name for the game of Sic Bo.
O
Odd
Believing that the total sum of the three dice will be an odd number is called an odd bet.
Online Sic Bo
The same as virtual Sic Bo, online Sic Bo is playable in an online casino for real money or for fun.
P
Pair Match
The same as combination bet, this wager implies that two of the dice will make the selected pair.
Payout
The payout ratio displays how much the casino pays in proportion to the money wagered. The lowest payout in Sic Bo is even money, which pays at 1:1. On the other hand, a triple bet pays at 180 to 1.
Paytable (Pay Table)
A game’s paytable features all the possible bet types and payouts.
R
RNG
Short for a random number generator, RNG software makes sure that the outcome of each round is random.
Re-Bet
Repeating the same bet as in the previous round.
Roll
The action of the dice when a round of Sic Bo begins. In online Sic Bo, there is a roll button instead of the physical rolling.
S
Shaker
The object used to shake or tumble the dice in Sic Bo and other dice games.
Small
A small is the wager you place believing that the total of all the dice will be between 4 and 10.
Snake Eyes
When two die end up with one pip on each, this outcome is called snake eyes. Originally, the term “snake eyes” was used in craps, but was gradually adopted in Sic Bo.
Spin
The moment when the cage is in motion is referred to as spin. Players have to place bets before the spin happens.
Strong Bet
A wager that includes all three die and typically comes with low odds. However, as it’s the least likely to happen, it has great payouts.
T
Tai Sai
The term Tai Sai is usually used in Asia to refer to the international name Sic Bo.
Three Dice Total
A wager on the total sum of the face-up pips of all three dice.
Three Single Number Combination
A bet that says that all three dice will show the specific number the player bets on.
Total
Synonymous with Three Dice Total.
Two Faces
Synonymous with a combination bet – believing that two die will come up with the same number.
W
Weak Bet
Betting on the outcome on only one or two die.
Y
Yee Hah Hi
A Macau variant of Sic Bo, only instead of numbers, in Yee Hah Hi, the die feature symbols.
