The 7 Up 7 Down dice game rules follow a simple flow and it will not take long for you to understand how to play. Let us first explain what the game table looks like and the different components in front of you when playing the game.

The table is often a blue colour and the betting options are spread out across the front. The glass jar holding the two dice can be found in the center or the top right-hand corner of the table. The jar often has a cover over the top so that you cannot see the two dice values until the jar has been shaken and the cover removed. This adds an extra level of excitement to the game for all the players involved. 

Below we have listed the three betting options that you can choose from at the start of each betting round:

• Lucky 7 – The two dice numbers add up to exactly seven.

• 7 Up – The two dice numbers add up to a total over 7.

• 7 Down – The two dice numbers add up to a total under 7.

Take note that if one or both of the dice end up “cocked” then the dice will be thrown again. The phrase “cocked” means that the dice ends up on its side or leaning up against the sidewall of the glass jar. In summary, the two numbers need to be facing directly upwards on the dice for any winning bets to be paid out.

Knowing which of the numbers gives you a winning Lucky 7 bet is useful. So, we have listed them below along with the official 7 Up 7 Down payouts in our easy-to-view chart:

Take note that the odds are strongly in favour of the house when playing 7 Up 7 Down. The house edge is calculated at 16.67%, however, this is increased to 33.33% when the game offers the smaller 3:1 payout on the winning Lucky 7 bets. In summary, there are six possible winning rolls out of a total of 36. The winning rolls are listed below:

1. 1 & 6

2. 2 & 5

3. 3 & 4

4. 4 & 3

5. 5 & 2

6. 6 & 1