Red Bones

Question 1 - [00:04]

Mike: Hello, I’m Mike Shackleford, currently coping with a chipped tooth at the 2014 Raving Table Games event at the Paris Casino in Las Vegas. Today, I'm joined by Kirk and Steve Wynn—just to clarify, not the other Steve Wynn—and they are representatives of WynnBig Gaming. Together, we’re discussing their new game, Red Bones.

Blaine, I've heard that you are the creator of this game. Is that correct?

Blaine: That is true.

[00:00:26] Mike: Great! Can you elaborate on it? What’s the main concept of the game?

Blaine: Sure! When I designed this game, my goal was to bridge the gap between Craps and Roulette. I realized that many players shy away from Craps due to its complexity, while others favor Roulette because it’s more straightforward. Therefore, I aimed to create a game that combines elements from both.

Any player who wants to participate in Red Bones must first place a wager on the King. To claim the King, players need to roll a Sword, a Crown, or a Ring—these are considered the hard ways in our game. Each of these options represents a different way to win the King: the Sword is a straight, the Crown must be a triplet, and the Ring totals four. The payouts increase for these combinations since they are less likely to occur. Winning on a King bet pays even money. However, to lose, one must roll the Queen, which is any combination totaling 10 or 11. In this game, the Queen behaves like the seven in Craps, as players typically lose on most field bets except for the Eye or Queen.

The Shield involves any configuration of dice that are either all even or all odd, and there should be a pair among the three dice rolled.

The Dungeon, which consists of six dice, can only be wagered on for a minimal amount of $1. It functions almost like a progressive bet, with the goal being to achieve four of a kind or better. If a player manages to roll six sixes, they stand to win an impressive sum of $10,000.

Question 2 - [01:59]

Mike: Interesting! Is this a one-time roll game, or does it operate similarly to Craps with multiple rolls involved?

Blaine: If you are the shooter, there are bets associated with multiple rolls. However, if you're not the shooter, you can approach it like Roulette, allowing you to make one-roll bets as you wish. We envision Red Bones becoming a more social experience akin to Craps because of its simplicity and fast-paced nature. Most people should be able to step right up to the table and grasp the rules quickly.

Mike: I really appreciate you taking the time to introduce me to Red Bones.

Written by: Michael Shackleford