A dice angle game is played on an apparatus that has a playing surface, at least one side wall, at least one barrier within the playing area, at least one demarcated scoring area, at least one enhanced scoring area of sufficient size for at least one die to enter, and a plurality of dice. The game is played by rolling a dice against a side wall and trying to have it land in a scoring area.

Methods, systems, and devices are described herein for reading at least one dice. In one aspect, a method may include transmitting an RFID signal proximate to at least one dice, for example, which is contained within a dice gaming system. The method may also include receiving at least two RFID responses, with each of the RFID responses associated with different faces of at least one dice. A first RFID response may be associated with a first signal strength and the second RFID response associated with a second signal strength. The method may further include determining which side of the dice is facing upwards based on the first signal strength and the second signal strength using machine learning.

Methods, systems, and devices are described herein for providing a selection of dice to use in a dice gaming system. In one aspect, a method for providing a selection of dice may include providing X selection items corresponding to Y separate dice systems, where each of the Y separate dice systems are configured to throw at least one dice in an enclosed space. The method may further include receiving a selection of the X selection items corresponding to the Y separate dice systems. The method may additionally include visually indicating the selection of the X selection items.

A device for assisting in electronic gaming, comprises a flatbed scanning device having a scanning surface. The scanning surface is arranged for throwing a die or dice thereon, and the flatbed scanning device is configured for scanning instantaneously an image of the scanning surface. The device also comprises a processor configured for receiving scanning information regarding the image of the scanning surface upon which a die or dice are thrown and programmed for deriving, based on the image, data regarding the dice thrown.

A device for assisting in electronic gaming, comprises a flatbed scanning device having a scanning surface. The scanning surface is arranged for throwing a die or dice thereon, and the flatbed scanning device is configured for scanning instantaneously an image of the scanning surface. The device also comprises a processor configured for receiving scanning information regarding the image of the scanning surface upon which a die or dice are thrown and programmed for deriving, based on the image, data regarding the dice thrown.

An improved system, apparatus and method for flipping gaming objects, such as dice, in a random, reliable manner. An object flipping platform can be contained within a container associated with an electronic gaming machine. The container can be at least partially transparent so that users (e.g., game players) are able to view the objects flipping. The object flipping platform can be used to flip objects (e.g., dice) from one side to an opposite side, and vice versa.

An improved system, apparatus and method for flipping gaming objects, such as dice, in a random, reliable manner. An object flipping platform can be contained within a container associated with an electronic gaming machine. The container can be at least partially transparent so that users (e.g., game players) are able to view the objects flipping. The object flipping platform can be used to flip objects (e.g., dice) from one side to an opposite side, and vice versa.

Dice towers that are configured to fold into a flattened state during non-use are disclosed. The dice towers include a top end having a first opening that is configured to receive dice; a body section that includes an internal area that is contiguous with the first opening of the top end; and a bottom end having a second opening that is contiguous with the internal area and is configured to expel dice that have been dropped into the first opening. The dice tower is configured to fold into a flattened state during non-use, along a series of hinges that run vertically along the body section of the dice tower.

Dice towers that are configured to fold into a flattened state during non-use are disclosed. The dice towers include a top end having a first opening that is configured to receive dice; a body section that includes an internal area that is contiguous with the first opening of the top end; and a bottom end having a second opening that is contiguous with the internal area and is configured to expel dice that have been dropped into the first opening. The dice tower is configured to fold into a flattened state during non-use, along a series of hinges that run vertically along the body section of the dice tower.

A method for a three dice game of chance. A game surface is provided having discrete sections, each section including a plurality of numbers, e.g., four numbers from 3 to 18 obtained by the sum of a roll of three dice. The numbers have various payout odds, each section also having payout odds. A wager placed on a number in a particular section is paid off in accordance with the payout odds associated with that number. If the rolled sum does not correspond to that number but does correspond to another number in that section, wager is paid off in accordance with the payout odds of that section. In a particular embodiment, increased odds are given for rolling a hard way number wherein all three dice have the same number.