Dragon Poker

Dicey Dangers, Core Rule

Game by Joel Hills

Dragon Poker

A high-risk dice game of luck, nerve, and knowing when to stop.

Objective

Build the strongest poker hand using five six-sided dice (5d6) within three total rolls.

Setup

• Each player needs 5d6
• All players ante an agreed stake of Runeum

Gameplay

First Roll

• Roll all 5 dice

Rerolls

• After each roll, you may keep any dice and reroll the rest
• You may reroll up to 3 times total
• You may stop early if satisfied with your hand

Final Hand

• After your third roll (or earlier stop), your dice form your final hand.
• All players reveal simultaneously.

Hand Rankings

(from strongest to weakest)

• Dragon’s Hoard – Five of a Kind
  • (5-5-5-5-5)
• Ancient Wyrm – Four of a Kind
  • (4-4-4-4-X)
• Flame Crown – Full House
  • (3-3-3 + 2-2)
• Scorched Run – Straight
  • (1-2-3-4-5 or 2-3-4-5-6)
• Blazing Trio – Three of a Kind
  • (3-3-3-X-Y)
• Twin Talons – Two Pair
  • (2-2 + 2-2 + X)
• Smoldering Pair – One Pair
  • (2-2 + X-Y-Z)
• Ash Hand – High Die
  • (Highest single die wins)

Ties

• Compare highest dice in the hand
• If still tied, compare next highest, and so on
• Perfect ties split the pot