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Chuck-A-Luck from PlayPearls: Game Review - a dice game with a difference!

Enjoy playing dice games? Then check out this refreshing take on the popular dice game Sic bo.

Dice games are great fun to play and it is mad when you think that these types of games have been around for hundreds of years! One of the most popular types of dice game is Sic bo. This game is of Chinese origin and is played with 3 dice. The basic premise of the game is to place bets on the outcome of the dice landing on a table. One such variant of Sic bo is Chuck-A-Luck. This game is very popular in Macau and the Philippines so it was no real surprise when renowned software developer PlayPearls decided to release their own unique version of this exciting dice game.

Chuck-A-Luck is played with 3 dice and features a wide range of betting options.

Chuck-A-Luck Screenshot

Special Features

Chuck-A-Luck is a Sic bo variant that originated in the United States. It is known by quite a few names such as “sweat cloth”, “chuckerluck”, and “birdcage”. These names commonly refer to the birdcage type of the device that holds the 3 dice in place for the game. The objective of Chuck-A-Luck is quite simple, all you need to do is place bets on what numbers you think the three dice will land on.

To place a bet, all you need to do is select some of the different coloured chips that are found in the bottom righthand corner of the screen. The chips range in value from 1 all the way up to a huge 100! Once you are happy enough with the chips you have placed on the table, press the ‘Throw’ button to begin the game.

A cool feature of this game is that it features a plethora of betting options for which to place bets. For example, you can place bets on single numbers from 1 to 6 and you will be paid even-money for each die that comes up on the number you placed a chip on. It is also possible to wager bets on High numbers where the total of the 3 dice will be over 10 and Low numbers where the total will be under 11. The payout for High/Low bets is 1 to 1. If you want to go for the maximum return in this game then you should place a wager on a Triple bet. This bet involves predicting that all 3 dice will be the same when they land and if they do then you’ll be treated a fantastic payout of 30 to 1!

If you find some joy with a certain bet then it is actually possible to reuse it again and again. To do this all you have to do is simply press the ‘Rebet’ button after the dice have landed and a round has ended. You can also remove the current bet at any time by just clicking on the ‘Clear Bet’ button.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The graphics are rather basic, to be honest, but the game is all about the thrill of predicting the numbers of the dice so it does not really need any flashy graphics or a lavish presentation. The game is played on a dark green casino table and you’ll notice that the dice are kept inside a glass type ball with a steel cover. The paytable is nicely listed below the dice so you can clearly see what each bet pays out.

The only sounds in this game that you will hear are from the Live Dealer as he tells you when to place bets and when a round has been won.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game is played with 3 dice, has an RTP ranging between 96% and 97%, and the maximum payout is 30:1 which is awarded when you get a Triple.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game.

Chip Value: 1.00, 5.00, 25.00, 100.00

  • Any Triple: 30:1
  • Even/Odd: 1:1
  • High/Low: 1:1
  • Triple from 1 - 6: 10:1
  • Double from 1 - 6: 2:1
  • Single from 1 - 6: 1:1

Our Verdict on Chuck-A-Luck

Chuck-A-Luck is made by PlayPearls and it is a cracking game to play. The game features a great range of betting options and it is one of the easiest dice games that you will ever pick up and play. Although the presentation is quite dated, don't let that sway you from checking out this highly entertaining dice game. With a maximum payout of 30:1 for Triple bets, it should be more than enough of an incentive for players to play a few rounds of this game!

Triple your winnings in Chuck-A-Luck!