description Balut Overview
Balut is a dice-and-scorecard game played with five dice, usually by two or more players. In common rules, a player may roll up to three times on a turn, then records the result in an open category such as a straight, house, choice, or balut, the name for five of a kind. The game is associated with Danish and Scandinavian communities and also has a Southeast Asian version played in the Philippines and nearby countries. ([Balut rules](https://www.teambalut.com/asp/rules-of-balut.html))
help Balut FAQ
How do you play Balut?
Balut is played with five dice and a scorecard, usually by two or more players. On a turn, a player commonly rolls up to three times before recording a result in an open category.
What does Balut mean on the scorecard?
Balut is the category for five of a kind. A player records it when all five dice show the same number.
Which categories are used in Balut?
Common categories include a straight, house, choice, and balut. The exact scoring system can vary by local rules or the scorecard being used.
How many dice are needed for Balut?
The game uses five dice. Players roll those five dice up to three times during a turn under common rules.
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