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Fast 3
Introduction
Fast 3 is an engaging dice game developed by Gameplay Interactive, featuring four concurrent games. Much like the traditional game of sic bo, players place bets on the outcome of rolling three dice. A new round of the game initiates every 30 seconds, providing various betting options, detailed in the rules section below.
The expected payout percentage varies between 64.81% to 88.89%. Therefore, it’s important to be cautious when deciding on your bets, especially if you choose to participate at all.
Rules
A variety of betting options are available, outlined below. The sequence of the dice is irrelevant. Every half minute, a new set of three dice is rolled, and winnings are based on a 'for one' payout system.
- Specific three of a kind — Players must select a precise combination of three identical numbers, such as 5-5-5, which pays out 181 if that exact set appears.
- Any three of a kind — This option pays 32 for any combination of three identical numbers.
- Three consecutive — A payout of 8 is awarded for any straight combination, such as 1-2-3 through to 4-5-6.
- Two identical (specific) — Players must select a particular pair and a distinct number, for instance, 3-3-5. The payout is 60 for that exact configuration.
- Two identical (group) — Players are required to select a specific pair, like 3-3. If the roll contains that pair along with any other number, the payout is 11. For example, if 3-3 is chosen, wins would also include combinations like 3-3-1, 3-3-2, 3-3-4, 3-3-5, and 3-3-6.
- Two different — Players must select two distinct numbers, such as 2-6. A payout of 30 is granted if both chosen numbers appear, meaning that picking 2 and 6 would yield wins with 1-2-6, 2-3-6, 2-4-6, 2-5-6, 2-2-6, and 2-6-6.
- One number — Players are required to select a specific digit, like 4. A minimum payout of 2.01 is made if that digit appears at least once. For example, choosing 4 would result in wins like 1-4-6, 4-5-5, 1-4-4, and 4-4-4.
- Sum of 3 — Pays 181 on a total of 3
- Sum of 4 — Pays 61 on a total of 4
- Sum of 5 — Pays 31 on a total of 5
- Sum of 6 — Pays 14 on a total of 6
- Sum of 7 — Pays 12 on a total of 7
- Sum of 8 — Pays 8 on a total of 8
- Sum of 9 — Pays 7 on a total of 9
- Sum of 10 — Pays 7 on a total of 10
- Sum of 11 — Pays 7 on a total of 11
- Sum of 12 — Pays 7 on a total of 12
- Sum of 13 — Pays 8 on a total of 13
- Sum of 14 — Pays 12 on a total of 14
- Sum of 15 — Pays 14 on a total of 15
- Sum of 16 — Pays 31 on a total of 16
- Sum of 17 — Pays 61 on a total of 17
- Sum of 18 — Pays 181 on a total of 18
Analysis
The table below illustrates the number of winning combinations out of a total of 216, the probability of winning, and the potential returns for all betting options.
Fast 3
Bet | Pays | Combinations | Probability | Return |
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Specific three of a kind | 181 | 1 | 0.004630 | 0.837963 |
Any three of a kind | 32 | 6 | 0.027778 | 0.888889 |
Three consecutive | 8 | 24 | 0.111111 | 0.888889 |
Two identical (specific) | 60 | 3 | 0.013889 | 0.833333 |
Two different (group) | 11 | 15 | 0.069444 | 0.763889 |
Two different | 6.3 | 30 | 0.138889 | 0.875000 |
One number | 2.01 | 91 | 0.421296 | 0.846806 |
Sum of 3 | 181 | 1 | 0.004630 | 0.837963 |
Sum of 4 | 61 | 3 | 0.013889 | 0.847222 |
Sum of 5 | 31 | 6 | 0.027778 | 0.861111 |
Sum of 6 | 14 | 10 | 0.046296 | 0.648148 |
Sum of 7 | 12 | 15 | 0.069444 | 0.833333 |
Sum of 8 | 8 | 21 | 0.097222 | 0.777778 |
Sum of 9 | 7 | 25 | 0.115741 | 0.810185 |
Sum of 10 | 7 | 27 | 0.125000 | 0.875000 |
Sum of 11 | 7 | 27 | 0.125000 | 0.875000 |
Sum of 12 | 7 | 25 | 0.115741 | 0.810185 |
Sum of 13 | 8 | 21 | 0.097222 | 0.777778 |
Sum of 14 | 12 | 15 | 0.069444 | 0.833333 |
Sum of 15 | 14 | 10 | 0.046296 | 0.648148 |
Sum of 16 | 31 | 6 | 0.027778 | 0.861111 |
Sum of 17 | 61 | 3 | 0.013889 | 0.847222 |
Sum of 18 | 181 | 1 | 0.004630 | 0.837963 |
Strategy
If you decide to play, the best odds sit at 88.89% for both any three of a kind and three consecutive. Keep in mind that the house edge is 11.11%, which is relatively steep, so exploring alternative games might be a better option.
External Links
- Demo by Gameplay Interactive
- Discussion about Fast 3 in my forum at Wizard of Vegas.