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How To Play Bunko

Ann110 — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 21:18:00 -0500

In some form or another, the dice game Bunko has been around since the late nineteenth century. Bunko is enjoying a big surge in popularity. So, what is it and how do you play?

Bunko is sometimes spelled Bunco and has myriad variations. While the basic essence of the game is quite simple, every Bunko club, party or gathering of friends tends to have their own custom version of the Bunko rules. So, the most important thing to do when you join a group of Bunko players is to establish the rules by which you are playing up front.
First, understand that Bunko is easier to play than it is to explain. So, follow these rules, but feel free to improvise and have fun coming up with your own rule set.

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How To Play Yahtzee

Brian197 — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 23:02:00 -0500

Yahtzee is a great game of chance, but also of smart thinking, and planning ahead. Yahtzee is very easy to learn, and can be played by almost anyone of any age. In order to play Yahtzee, you will need a set of dice, and a copy of the different value sheets.

How To Play Craps

J.150 — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 06:33:00 -0500

The fast-paced action of the casino dice game known as craps makes it one of the most exciting forms of gambling out there. It is also a game that generates a great deal of camaraderie between gamblers, which is why you will often hear players shouting encouragement to each other and see them pumping their fists in the air or clapping every time the shooter rolls a good number that keeps everyone's bets alive. If you want to get in on the fun on your next trip to the casino, you'll first have to familiarize yourself with the basic rules of the game.

Before joining a particular table, take a few minutes to walk around the casino and observe the games. The last thing you want to do is jump in on a table that is running cold. You should also be sure to look for the small placard on each table that will tell you the minimum wager for that particular game. The most common minimum bets are $5, $10, $15, $25, and $100.

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How To Buy a Craps Table

J.150 — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 04:28:00 -0500

If you are a serious craps player, then having your own craps table for practicing dice control and betting strategies in a casino-like setting is a must. Here are some pointers to keep in mind prior to making a purchase.

Determine how much space you can afford to give up for your craps table. The regulation craps tables that you see in casinos are 12 feet long by five feet wide, which means you'll want to have at least a 20-foot area available to allow the croupier(s) and players enough room to be able to move around without jostling each other. If you don't have that much free space, then you'll obviously have to settle for a smaller table or even consider purchasing a one-man craps table (which essentially consists of just one end of a regulation table). It's also important to take accurate measurements instead of relying on estimates to ensure that you end up with a table you can use.

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