Fish Prawn Crab (NTC33): how the three dice and 1:1 to 3:1 payouts work
The Hoo Hey How dice game on NTC33. Pick a symbol, roll three dice, and get paid for each die that shows it. Simple rules, but the edge is real.
Reel notes at a glance
- Platform
- NTC33
- Dice
- 3, six picture faces each
- Single bet pays
- 1:1, 2:1, 3:1 (one, two, three dice)
- House edge
- 7.9% on single-symbol bets
Fish Prawn Crab, known in Malaysia as Hoo Hey How, is a dice game rather than a slot. NTC33 carries a version of it, and the rules are the same as the one played at family gatherings over Chinese New Year.
The dice and the six symbols
The traditional game uses three dice. Instead of numbers, each of the six faces shows a picture. Fish, prawn and crab are the stars, and the other three are a coin, a gourd and a rooster.
The betting board shows all six symbols. You place chips on the ones you think will come up, then the three dice are rolled.
How a single-symbol bet pays
The basic bet is on one symbol. You are paid for each die that shows it:
- One die shows your symbol: 1 to 1
- Two dice show it: 2 to 1
- All three show it: 3 to 1
If none of the dice shows your symbol, the stake is lost.
The house edge on Fish Prawn Crab
On this type of bet the house edge is 7.9%. That is noticeably higher than many casino table games, and it is why the game looks friendlier than it is. With three dice and six symbols, it feels as though your pick should come up often, and it does, but the payouts are set so the house keeps a steady cut over time.
Playing it with a plan
Spreading chips across several symbols means you win something on most rolls, but you also lose on the symbols that miss, so the edge still applies to every chip. Keep bets small, decide your stopping point in advance, and treat it as a social game rather than a way to earn. You can play Fish Prawn Crab on NTC33, and the NTC33 platform overview lists what else the app offers.
Quick answers
What are the six symbols in Fish Prawn Crab?
Fish, prawn, crab, coin, gourd and rooster.
How much does a single-symbol bet pay in Fish Prawn Crab?
1 to 1 if one die shows your symbol, 2 to 1 for two dice and 3 to 1 for all three.
