How to play Threes Dice Game

Each round starts with a roll of all five dice. Tap at least one die to set it aside, then roll the rest again. Keep going until all five dice are set aside. You can set aside more than one die at a time, but never zero.

Your round score is the total of the five kept dice, with one twist: a 3 scores zero. Every other face counts its pips, so a 6 is the worst die you can keep. The best possible round is 0 and the worst is 30.

A game is five rounds. Lower is better: the further under 30 you finish each round, the more Neons you bank.

Rules and scoring in this version

Classic Threes is played around a table, with the lowest score winning the pot. Here you play five rounds solo, and each finished round is banked right away, so quitting never takes back what you earned.

Finish all five rounds with a grand total of 30 or less and you earn a sweep bonus. The Hint button points to the dice the simple strategy would keep: every 3, or the single lowest die if there are none.

Threes Dice Game tips

• Always keep every 3. It is a guaranteed zero.
• Keep 1s too. After 3s they are the cheapest dice you can lock in.
• Keep only one die when the roll is bad. Re-rolling four dice gives you more chances at 3s and 1s.
• Avoid keeping 5s and 6s early. You will be forced to keep whatever is left at the end, so leave room.
• Aim for about 6 or less per round if you want the sweep bonus.

Is Threes free?

Yes. HypeGameRoom is free: no sign-up, no download and nothing to buy to play. Arcade games reward Neons, a play-only currency that can never be cashed out.

Why is a 3 worth zero in Threes?

That is the rule that gives the game its name. Threes count as zero and every other die counts its face value, so 3s are the best dice to keep.

Do you have to keep a die every roll?

Yes. You must set aside at least one die before each re-roll, so a round always ends within five rolls.

What is a good score in Threes?

Anything in single digits is a strong round. A perfect round of five 3s scores 0.