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The Game of Crown and Anchor

The Game of Crown and Anchor

(Unknown) · 1850
2–1210 min9+ yrs
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How do you play The Game of Crown and Anchor?

Crown and Anchor is a pure betting game involving 3 dice with symbols on them: Heart, Club, Diamond, Spade, Crown and Anchor. (The Flemmish version called "Anker en Zon" had a 'Sun' symbol instead of the 'Crown'.

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Crown and Anchor is a pure betting game involving 3 dice with symbols on them: Heart, Club, Diamond, Spade, Crown and Anchor. (The Flemmish version called "Anker en Zon" had a 'Sun' symbol instead of the 'Crown'.)

The player places bets on a cloth or board with the same six symbols as featured on the dice. Payout corresponds to the number of dice showing one or more of the symbols the player bet on. Payout is 1:1 for a single, 2:1 on a double and 3:1 on a triple.

Apparently, the odds are in favor of the banker by around 8%.

Evolved into the casino game Chuck-A-Luck.

This game is similar to the Chinese game Hoo Hey How.

game anatomy
Play time
10 min
Players
2–12
Recommended age
9+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q3How do you play The Game of Crown and Anchor?
The Game of Crown and Anchor is a ancient game, for 2–12 players, taking ~10 minutes, featuring betting and bluffing. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about The Game of Crown and Anchor — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does The Game of Crown and Anchor support?
The Game of Crown and Anchor is played by 2–12 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Game of Crown and Anchor take?
A game of The Game of Crown and Anchor takes about 10 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Game of Crown and Anchor for?
The Game of Crown and Anchor is recommended from age 9.
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