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July 23rd, 2017 at 12:58:35 PM permalink
I just came back from a good time in Amsterdam. At the Holland Casino I was surprised to see a new game, Diceball. It was closed at the time but a supervisor nicely introduced me to a dealer who explained all the rules. Dice setters may be interested to know that it is played in a very small elliptical-shaped tub. Only about six feet long.

Please click the link and let me know your thoughts, questions, and especially corrections.

The question for the poll is would you play Diceball?
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July 24th, 2017 at 8:09:10 AM permalink
What did the photon say when he checked into a hotel and the bellman asked if he needed help with his luggage?

No, I'm traveling light
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July 24th, 2017 at 8:21:27 AM permalink
This game was trialed in G-casino Luton, UK in July/2015. http://buff.ly/2uteSvu
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July 24th, 2017 at 9:49:07 AM permalink
Quote: MrCasinoGames

This game was trialed in G-casino Luton, UK in July/2015. http://buff.ly/2uteSvu



It was or is at the Swiss Casino in Zurich too. I can't see it catching on here due to being too similar to craps but I suppose having at least one dice game in European casinos makes sense. Craps is so complicated to learn that I can see going with something simpler like this.
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July 24th, 2017 at 10:08:23 AM permalink
Seems like a great alternative to craps - for the dealers!

Fewer bets to keep track of, and far fewer payouts rates to remember.

Me? You can have that crappy game. Give me craps!
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July 24th, 2017 at 10:09:44 AM permalink
Quote: Wizard

It was or is at the Swiss Casino in Zurich too. I can't see it catching on here due to being too similar to craps but I suppose having at least one dice game in European casinos makes sense. Craps is so complicated to learn that I can see going with something simpler like this.


Yes Wizard,
It is very difficult to get any Dice games going, in European or UK casinos.
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July 24th, 2017 at 10:32:46 AM permalink
Quote: MrCasinoGames

This game was trialed in G-casino Luton,...

The table is also still in Southampton though I don't know how often it opens.

Also of interest may be
(i) https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gaming-business/game-inventors/18111-ricoh-coventry-showcase/2/ where it was originally shown in demo form.
(ii) https://wizardofodds.com/games/four-the-money/ which has the "four in a row without a seven" idea.
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July 24th, 2017 at 12:08:31 PM permalink
If the shooter only makes a "Run" bet, is successful, then leaves, what happens to the "Grand Slam" bets?

Can players choose to turn their place bets "off" at any time?
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July 24th, 2017 at 1:47:37 PM permalink
Quote: MrCasinoGames

It is very difficult to get any Dice games going, in European or UK casinos.



I thought the UK was considered part of Europe.
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July 24th, 2017 at 1:49:50 PM permalink
Quote: Ayecarumba

If the shooter only makes a "Run" bet, is successful, then leaves, what happens to the "Grand Slam" bets?



I assume somebody else would roll. Same thing could be asked about craps -- what happens if an active shooter just walks off? I think they just pass the dice to the next person and let him finish.

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Can players choose to turn their place bets "off" at any time?



I don't know.
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July 24th, 2017 at 2:17:53 PM permalink
Quote: Ayecarumba

...Can players choose to turn their place bets "off" at any time?

There isn't really the concept of a Come out roll so bets are always active. The only thing with a new shooter is the counter is reset to 0 runs and the puck placed at home plate. As the shooter keeps missing 7s the puck moves round the bases until bets are paid when it gets back to home base.
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July 26th, 2017 at 5:01:28 AM permalink
Not like the math was hard, but I'm curious if you redid the run bet analysis as you already did it for another craps offshoot.

https://wizardofodds.com/games/four-the-money/

Pretty sure the game no longer exists at Four Winds, fwiw. They are the last casino I've seen offer WPT All-In Holdem though. I think they finally ditched that one too.

And I wish 3 dice football would make a comeback. Haha
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July 26th, 2017 at 5:57:41 AM permalink
Quote: tringlomane

Not like the math was hard, but I'm curious if you redid the run bet analysis as you already did it for another craps offshoot.

https://wizardofodds.com/games/four-the-money/



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No, I totally forgot about that game and just did it from an empty spreadsheet. Very easy math.



Game inventors are often quick to say that the public is crying out for a dice game easier to understand than craps -- but I disagree. Every new dice game, except maybe Diceball, which has at least a few placements, has crashed and burned.
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July 26th, 2017 at 10:31:02 AM permalink
Quote: Wizard

Game inventors are often quick to say that the public is crying out for a dice game easier to understand than craps -- but I disagree. Every new dice game, except maybe Diceball, which has at least a few placements, has crashed and burned.


I admit I was one of these game inventors...but now I believe that craps will actually make a comeback with Millennials due to the social aspect of the game. With information available online, I believe the younger generation will less intimidated by craps as they get into their 30's & 40's and actually have bankrolls to play. They will also be in tune to the fact that the house edge in the Pass/Come Line action is a much better gamble than playing at the 6:5 Blackjack table.
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July 26th, 2017 at 12:31:05 PM permalink
Quote: Wizard

Game inventors are often quick to say that the public is crying out for a dice game easier to understand than craps -- but I disagree. Every new dice game, except maybe Diceball, which has at least a few placements, has crashed and burned.




https://wizardofodds.com/games/three-dice-football/

I thought this had a lot of potential, especially in places like O'Sheas. Obviously I was wrong.
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July 26th, 2017 at 12:49:52 PM permalink
Quote: Boz

https://wizardofodds.com/games/three-dice-football/ ... I thought this had a lot of potential...

I played it at Coventry showcase and, even though I understand football, found the game confusing. I didn't seem immediately obvious how the scoring worked. ( https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gaming-business/game-inventors/18111-ricoh-coventry-showcase/5/ )
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July 26th, 2017 at 12:58:59 PM permalink
Quote: charliepatrick

I played it at Coventry showcase and, even though I understand football, found the game confusing. I didn't seem immediately obvious how the scoring worked. ( https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gaming-business/game-inventors/18111-ricoh-coventry-showcase/5/ )



For me, as a fan of American Football, 3-Dice Football was fun. I played it at O'Sheas and made some money betting a longshot. Put a "Raiders" wrap on it, and it might find a home in Las Vegas.
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July 29th, 2017 at 10:43:44 AM permalink
I'd rather play Scossa than any other than Craps mentioned.
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March 22nd, 2018 at 8:01:45 AM permalink
As of March 15, 2018, Dice Ball was at the casino in Zurich. At the time I was there it was closed and was told by a local it usually is closed.
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March 22nd, 2018 at 9:26:05 AM permalink
I don't think this game would fly score big in the states. I would not play unless the craps game was postponed.
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March 22nd, 2018 at 10:29:19 AM permalink
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I don't think this game would fly score big in the states. I would not play unless the craps game was postponed.



I'm not sure it does well in Europe either. Whoever is behind it, I think has a lot of juice it get it in, and remain in the casinos.
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August 28th, 2018 at 2:24:03 AM permalink
I saw and played this game for the first time last weekend in the Utrecht branch of Holland Casino. Normally I only play games if I know the rules and strategy (thanks Wizard!). But I had quite a lot of winnings in my pocket, the stakes on the diceball game were relatively low and I was eager to play a live dice game for the first time in my live. It was a lot of fun. I even left with a 100 euro profit. Now that I've seen the odds on The Wizard of Odds, I'm a bit shocked how bad the odds are on the Pass Line bets. And a bit disappointed in myself I didn't work out on the spot that they all have the exact same odds.

Even knowing the bad odds, I still might play in the future, just because it's so much fun to play a live dice game. The table was pretty lively and fun. But it's in a part of the casino that's only open on the busiest nights, I think. Of course I will put more emphasis on the Run Line if I play again. That still doesn't have great odds but not as bad as the rest.

One small error in the rules mentioned on The Wizard of Odds: Run Line bets can not only be placed or removed at the start of a new thrower, but also after every successful run. At least, that was how they played it while I was at the table.
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August 28th, 2018 at 7:59:18 AM permalink
Quote: MeneerJansen

I saw and played this game for the first time last weekend in the Utrecht branch of Holland Casino. Normally I only play games if I know the rules and strategy (thanks Wizard!). But I had quite a lot of winnings in my pocket, the stakes on the diceball game were relatively low and I was eager to play a live dice game for the first time in my live. It was a lot of fun. I even left with a 100 euro profit. Now that I've seen the odds on The Wizard of Odds, I'm a bit shocked how bad the odds are on the Pass Line bets. And a bit disappointed in myself I didn't work out on the spot that they all have the exact same odds.

Even knowing the bad odds, I still might play in the future, just because it's so much fun to play a live dice game. The table was pretty lively and fun. But it's in a part of the casino that's only open on the busiest nights, I think. Of course I will put more emphasis on the Run Line if I play again. That still doesn't have great odds but not as bad as the rest.

One small error in the rules mentioned on The Wizard of Odds: Run Line bets can not only be placed or removed at the start of a new thrower, but also after every successful run. At least, that was how they played it while I was at the table.



Thanks for the updated info, and welcome to the forum, MeneerJ! I'll direct the Wizard here - he likes to keep his WoO information very current, and he'll want to address this.
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August 28th, 2018 at 8:02:48 AM permalink
Reviving this thread caused me to re-read it and the WoO page. I still wouldn’t play it, but noticed that this link at the end is a dead link. Does that mean they pulled the game?
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