Storm's Roll: A Dice Game

In the world of Orizon, "Storm's Roll" is a popular dice game among sailors. It's easy to learn yet offers a depth of strategy, ideal for those with limited leisure time.

Number of Players: 2 or more

Equipment Needed:

• A set of six-sided dice (3 per player)
• A small bowl or cup for rolling (optional)
• Tokens or coins for betting (optional)

Objective: Accumulate the highest score over a series of rounds without getting "Stormed."

Gameplay:

1. Starting the Game: Players roll one die to determine the starting player. The highest roll begins the game, with play proceeding clockwise.

2. Betting Round (Optional): Before each round, players can place bets on the round's winner, the highest roll, or specific combinations.

3. Rolling the Dice:

   • Players take turns rolling their three dice.
   • After the roll, they can choose to keep the roll or re-roll any number of their dice once.
   • The goal is to achieve the highest combination or total value.
     
     

4. Scoring Combinations:

   • Straight (1-2-3 or 4-5-6): Worth 75 points.
   • Triple: Scored as the dice number times 10.
   • Pair: Scored as the dice number times 5.
   • Sum: The sum of the dice if no combination is achieved.
     
     

5. Stormed (The Twist):

   • Rolling three 1s is getting "Stormed."
   • This resets the player’s score to zero for that round, and they must contribute an extra token or coin to the pot.
     
     

6. Sabotage:

   • After a player's second roll, opponents have two "Sabotage" opportunities per player per game.
   • "Sabotage" involves forcing the targeted player to re-roll one of their dice.
     
     

7. Winning the Round:

   • The player with the highest score or combination after everyone has rolled wins the round.
   • In betting games, the round winner collects the pot.
     
     

8. Game End:

   • The game is played over a set number of rounds or until players decide to stop.
   • The player with the highest total score or most tokens at the end is declared the winner.
     
     

Storm's Roll: Betting Phase

1. Launch:

   • Each player contributes a coin to the communal pot at the start of the round.
     
     

2. Gamble:

   • Players can make side bets on specific dice outcomes, a "Storm" occurrence, or the total scores.
   • Bets are declared and placed in designated areas of the pot.
     
     

3. Hazard:

   • Players who get "Stormed" can bet they will be "Stormed" again in the next round.
   • A successful Hazard bet pays out five times the bet amount.