Table Games

Tai Sai

Also known as "Sic Bo" and "Big and Small", Tai Sai is an ancient Chinese game of chance with a modern twist, it’s easy to learn and fun to play.

Getting started

To join in the action, simply place your cash on the table and the Dealer will exchange it for gaming chips – then you’re ready to go! After playing, go to the cashier to change any chips back to cash or take them to another table to continue the fun.

What is the aim of the game?

Tai Sai is a game played with three dice concealed within a tumbler. The aim of the game is to correctly predict the numbers or combinations of the dice before they are revealed by the Dealer.

How it works

The Dealer will cover the dice and activate the tumbler, spinning them three times. Simply bet on any of the numbers or combinations that you think will appear by placing your chips clearly within the area marked on the table.

Every possible bet appears on the table layout, along with the odds for each bet (refer to diagram). You can bet on one die (that is, whether a certain number will appear on at least one die), two dice combinations (whether two numbers will appear), or the total value of all three dice, trebles, big and small. You can bet on as few or as many areas as you like. When all bets have been placed, the Dealer will call “no more bets” and reveal the dice.  The winning areas will light up so you can see if you have won.

Bets and Odds

There’s lots of ways to win on Tai Sai and the table may look confusing. Don’t worry, each area is clearly marked and you can ask the Dealer for help if you’re not sure.

 

Bet		Description	Payout Odds
A	Big and Small	This is a bet that the total of the three dice will either be small (4-10) or big (11-17). All Big and Small bets lose if a triple appears.	Pays 1 to 1.
B	Odd and Even	This is a bet that the total of the three dice will either be odd (5,7,9 …) or even (4,6,8 …). All Odd and Even bets lose if a triple appears.	Pays 1 to 1.
C	Single Die Result	This is a bet on what any of the three dice are going to be. If one of the dice comes up with your number, you win and if two or all three dice come up with your number you win even more!	On 1 die pays 1 to 1; on 2 dice pays 2 to 1; on 3 dice pays 12 to 1
D	Two Dice Combination	This is a bet on what any two of the three dice will be. If the combination that you select comes in, you win!	Pays 6 to 1.
E	Four Dice Combination	This bet lets you choose 4 numbers – only 3 need appear to win!	Pays 7 to 1.
F	Three Dice Totals	This is a bet on the total of the 3 dice. Some of the totals pay 6 to 1, others more - right up to 62 to 1!	To check the odds for your favourite number just look on the table.
G	Doubles	This is a bet that at least two out of the three dice are going to be the same - a double. If you select a double that comes up, you win!	Pays 11 to 1.
H	Specific Three Dice Combos	Choose what the three dice will be.	If you select the right combination you win 30 to 1. If the combination you select includes a double you win 60 to 1.
I	Any Triple	This is a bet that all 3 dice will show the same number - a triple. With this bet you don’t have to pick what the numbers will be, so long as they are all the same.	Pays 31 to 1.
J	Specific Triple	This is a bet that all three dice will be the same - a triple. You will have needed to select the specific number to win BIG!	Pays 180 to 1.

Table Limit

The Tai Sai table has varying minimum and maximum bets.  Before you play, please check the sign displaying the betting range at the table.

Good Luck … and Remember

As with all Table Games, if you are not sure about a bet or the rules of the game, just ask one of our friendly Table Games staff for assistance. They will be happy to explain anything about the game that you may not understand or provide you with further information in relation to the rules.

Play responsibly and be in to win.

SKYCITY prides itself on being a responsible host.  As such, we would encourage you to play only at levels you can afford.  Remember - you must be aged 20 years or older to enter the gaming areas of SKYCITY. Back to listing