Fish Prawn Crab

Beginner's Guide

What is Fish Prawn Crab?

Fish Prawn Crab is a traditional Asian dice game that uses three dice with special symbols instead of numbers. In our digital version, we use numbered dice (1-6) where each number represents a different symbol:

  • 1 & 6 = Fish (Red) 🐟

  • 2 & 5 = Prawn (Orange) 🦐

  • 3 & 4 = Crab (Green) 🦀

The game offers 39 different betting options ranging from simple symbol bets to complex combinations, making it one of the most versatile dice games available!

How the Game Works

The Dice Roll

  • Three dice are rolled simultaneously

  • Each die shows a number from 1 to 6

  • The combination of all three dice determines the winners

  • You can place multiple different bets on the same round

Color System

  • Red (Fish): Dice showing 1 or 6

  • Orange (Prawn): Dice showing 2 or 5

  • Green (Crab): Dice showing 3 or 4

Types of Bets Available

Simple Bets (Great for Beginners)

1. Big/Small Bets

  • Big (Type 1): Total of all dice = 11-17 → 2x payout

  • Small (Type 2): Total of all dice = 4-10 → 2x payout

  • Easiest bets with ~50% winning chance

2. Individual Dice Bets (Types 34-39)

Bet on specific numbers appearing on the dice:

  • One die shows your number: 2x payout

  • Two dice show your number: 3x payout

  • Three dice show your number: 4x payout

Example: Bet on "4" - if one die shows 4, you win 2x your bet

Color Bets

3. Single Color Bets (Types 28-30)

  • One die shows your color: 2x payout

  • Choose Red, Orange, or Green

4. Double Color Bets (Types 31-33)

  • Two dice show your color: 4x payout

  • Higher risk, higher reward

5. Triple Color Bets (Types 25-27)

  • All three dice show your color: 21x payout

  • Very rare but huge payout!

6. Any Triple Color (Type 24)

  • All three dice show the same color (any color): 8x payout

Advanced Bets

7. Specific Total Bets (Types 4-17)

Bet on the exact total of all three dice:

  • Total 4 or 17: 51x payout (very rare)

  • Total 5 or 16: 19x payout

  • Total 6 or 15: 15x payout

  • Total 7 or 14: 13x payout

  • Total 8 or 13: 9x payout

  • Total 9, 10, 11, or 12: 7x payout

8. Triple Number Bets (Types 18-23)

Bet on all three dice showing the same specific number:

  • Triple 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, or 6s: 151x payout

  • Extremely rare but massive payout!

9. Any Triple (Type 3)

  • All three dice show the same number (any number): 25x payout

Sample Rounds

Example 1: Beginner Play

Your Bets:

  • Big: $10

  • Red (Fish): $5

Dice Roll: 6, 4, 2 (Total = 12) Results:

  • Big wins (12 is between 11-17) → $20 payout

  • Red wins (6 is red) → $10 payout

  • Total won: $30 from $15 wagered


Example 2: Medium Risk Play

Your Bets:

  • Number 3 (two dice): $5

  • Green (Crab): $10

Dice Roll: 3, 3, 1 Results:

  • Number 3 wins (two 3s showing) → $15 payout (3x)

  • Green wins (two dice show green: 3,3) → $40 payout (4x)

  • Total won: $55 from $15 wagered


Example 3: High Risk Play

Your Bet:

  • Triple 6s: $2

Dice Roll: 6, 6, 6 Result: Triple 6s wins → $302 payout (151x) Profit: $300 from a $2 bet!

Strategy Guide

Beginner Strategy

Start with these safe bets:

  • Big/Small: Easy to understand, good winning chances

  • Individual numbers: Multiple ways to win with scaling payouts

  • Single color bets: Simple concept, decent odds

Intermediate Strategy

Once comfortable, try:

  • Combining multiple simple bets for diversified action

  • Double color bets for better payouts

  • Specific totals in the middle range (9-12) for balanced risk

Advanced Strategy

For experienced players:

  • Mix high and low risk bets in the same round

  • Use triple bets sparingly as "lottery tickets"

  • Track patterns (though each roll is independent)

Betting Tips

Bankroll Management

  • Conservative bets: Big/Small, Individual numbers - use 5-10% of bankroll

  • Medium risk bets: Color combinations - use 2-5% of bankroll

  • High risk bets: Triples, specific totals - use 0.5-1% of bankroll

Combination Betting

You can place multiple bets per round:

  • Cover your bases: Bet Big + a specific number

  • Hedge your bets: Bet on multiple colors

  • Go for variety: Mix safe and risky bets

Understanding Odds

  • 2x payouts: ~50% chance (Big/Small)

  • 4x payouts: ~25% chance

  • 21x payouts: ~5% chance

  • 151x payouts: <1% chance

Common Beginner Mistakes

Don't Do This:

  • Bet too much on triple bets (151x) - they almost never hit

  • Put all money on one high-risk bet

  • Chase losses with bigger bets

  • Ignore the simple 2x bets - they're your bread and butter

Do This Instead:

  • Start with Big/Small and individual number bets

  • Use small amounts on high-risk bets for fun

  • Combine different bet types for more action

  • Set win/loss limits before playing

Quick Reference: Best Bets for New Players

Safest Bets (Start Here):

  1. Big/Small - 2x payout, ~50% chance

  2. Individual Numbers (1-6) - 2x to 4x payout, multiple ways to win

Medium Risk (Try When Comfortable):

  1. Single Colors - 2x payout, fun thematic betting

  2. Specific Totals (9-12) - 7x payout, moderate risk

High Risk (Small Amounts Only):

  1. Triple Colors - 21x payout, rare but exciting

  2. Any Triple - 25x payout, good compromise on triples

The Bottom Line

Fish Prawn Crab offers something for everyone - from simple 50/50 bets to lottery-style jackpots. The key is understanding that each bet type has different risk levels and managing your bankroll accordingly.

Perfect for: Players who enjoy variety, multiple betting options, and the excitement of traditional Asian dice games.

Remember: Start simple with Big/Small and individual number bets. Once you understand how the game works, gradually explore the more exotic betting options. The high-payout bets are exciting but should be treated as entertainment rather than serious investment strategies.

Ready to roll the dice? Start with the basics and work your way up to the big payouts!

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