Crown and Anchor

Introduction

Crown & Anchor is an easy-to-learn dice game commonly available at online casinos powered by Evoplay Entertainment specialized software. In this game, participants place bets on one of the six possible outcomes on the dice, and after rolling three dice, winnings are determined based on how many of them match the selected outcome.

Rules

The game mechanics mirror those of single-face bets in sic bo , but instead of numerical values, the dice display images. If you're unfamiliar with sic bo, let's break down the Crown and Anchor gameplay rules.

1. This game utilizes three dice, each marked with a heart, diamond, club, spade, crown, and anchor on its faces.
2. Players can place six different bets, each corresponding to a specific face of the die.
3. The dice are rolled.
4. Winnings are calculated based on how many of the three dice show the face the player chose, according to the following:
   • Three matches pays 3 to 1
   • Two matches pays 2 to 1
   • One match pays 1 to 1
   • Zero matches loses

Analysis

The table below illustrates the various combinations possible for each betting outcome, along with the associated probabilities of winning and their contributions to player returns. The bottom right corner indicates a house edge of 7.87%.

Written by: Michael Shackleford