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:

Hand	Name	Example
Five of a Kind	Dragon's Hoard	5-5-5-5-5
Four of a Kind	Ancient Wyrm	4-4-4-4-X
Full House	Flame Crown	3-3-3 + 2-2
Straight	Scorched Run	1-2-3-4-5 or 2-3-4-5-6
Three of a Kind	Blazing Trio	3-3-3-X-Y
Two Pair	Twin Talons	2-2 + 2-2 + X
One Pair	Smoldering Pair	2-2 + X-Y-Z
High Die	Ash Hand	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