Objective of the Game
Roman Poker is a fast-paced and entertaining gambling game where players try to score points by achieving the best combination of five dice. The objective is to achieve the highest total score over several rounds.
Game Components
- 5 Dice
- 1 Dice Cup
- Score pad or sheets of paper to note the points
- Pens
Setup
- Each player receives an equal number of sheets or a sheet from the score pad.
- Select a starting player who will take the first roll.
Game Turn Overview
- Each player has three rolls to obtain the best possible combination. After each roll, the player can decide which dice to keep and which to reroll.
- After the third roll, the player must write down their points.
- The possible combinations resemble those of Poker and include the following hands (in descending order of value):
- Five of a Kind: Five dice showing the same number (e.g., five sixes)
- Four of a Kind: Four dice showing the same number plus one different
- Full House: Three of one number and two of another
- Straight: Five consecutive numbers (e.g., 1-2-3-4-5 or 2-3-4-5-6)
- Three of a Kind: Three dice showing the same number
- Two Pairs: Two different pairs
- One Pair: Two dice showing the same number
- Additionally, players can collect certain numbers to score points, such as all fives or sixes totaling the sum of the dice.
Scoring
- Each combination traditionally has a point value assigned. These can vary, but usual values might be:
- Five of a Kind: 50 points
- Four of a Kind: 30 points
- Full House: 25 points
- Straight: 40 points
- Three of a Kind: 15 points
- Two Pairs: 10 points
- One Pair: 5 points
- Collecting the highest numbers can also bring points, e.g., all five's or six's count as the total of the number.
End of the Game
- The game ends either after a set number of rounds or when a predetermined score is reached.
- The player with the highest total score wins.
Strategy Tips
- Consider which combinations are the most valuable and aim to achieve them.
- Early rolls might benefit from a conservative approach to secure smaller combinations before aiming for the bigger valued ones.
- Pay attention to opponents' results to gauge their potential next moves.
