Learn how to play Xoc Dia at M88, from understanding the game rules and bet types to following 3 simple steps. Explore payouts and essential tips for beginners.
Xoc Dia, also known as Se Die, is a simple Vietnamese game that started with everyday items you could find at home. A dealer places four two-sided buttons, red on one side and white on the other, on a plate, covers them with a bowl, and shakes. Players then bet on how the buttons will land.
A live dealer shakes four red and white buttons under a bowl
There are no cards to read and no complicated strategies to learn, which is why it is easy for beginners to pick up. At M88 Malaysia, you can play Xoc Dia live with a dealer from RM5 per bet.
Xoc Dia online game rules
Xoc Dia is easy to follow once you know the basics. The game uses just four two-sided buttons and a handful of bet types, so there is very little to memorise before your first round. Below, you will find how a round runs from the first shake to the payout, followed by every bet you can place and what each one pays. Once you know the rules, you can see how to bet at M88 and join a live table from RM5.
The Xoc Dia table at M88 Malaysia with the betting layout in view
#1. How a round of Xoc Dia works
A Xoc Dia round starts when the dealer shakes four red and white buttons on a plate, covered by a bowl. Once the shaking stops, the betting window opens, and you can place your chips on any bet type you like. When the timer runs out, the dealer lifts the bowl and thesystem, settles all bets automatically. Winning bets are paid at the listed odds, and the next round begins straight away.
The betting window opens once the dealer finishes shaking
Sometimes the buttons do not settle properly. If a button is tilted, falls out of the shaker, or lands on top of another, the dealer simply shakes again. The same applies if the dealer shakes and shows the buttons during betting time. Either way, the round is cancelled, and your bets stay in play.
#2. Xoc Dia bets and payouts
Xoc Dia has nine bet types, and each pays differently depending on how likely the result is. Rare outcomes pay more, and common outcomes pay less. The table shows what each bet needs to win and what it pays.
Nine bet types sit on the table with different payouts for each
Bet type
Payout
Wins when
4 Red
1:12
All four buttons land red
4 White
1:12
All four buttons land white
3 Red 1 White
1:2.6
Three buttons land red and one lands white
3 White 1 Red
1:2.6
Three buttons land white and one lands red
2 Red 2 White
1:1.5
Two buttons land red and two land white
Odd
1:0.96
3 red 1 white or 3 white 1 red
Even
1:0.96
4 red, 4 white, or 2 red 2 white
Big
1:0.96
4 red or 3 red 1 white
Small
1:0.96
4 white or 3 white 1 red
Winning bets are settled automatically once the bowl is lifted
A payout of 1:12 means you win RM12 for every RM1 stake, and your stake comes back with it. So a RM5 bet on 4 Red wins RM60, while the same bet on Odd wins RM4.80. Big and Small work a little differently from the rest. If the buttons land 2 red 2 white, the round counts as a tie on these two bets and your stake is returned.
How to play Xoc Dia in 3 simple steps at M88 online
Playing Xoc Dia at M88 Malaysia takes three quick steps: log in, find the game in the live casino, and place your first bet. If you do not have an account yet, register first, and you can start playing straight after.
Three quick steps take you from login to your first bet
Step 1: Log in to M88 and select ‘Live Casino’
The first thing you need to do to play Xoc Dia is to have an M88 account. If you do not have one yet, create an account by clicking on ‘Join’ and filling in accurate and valid details.
If you already have an account, click (1) ‘Login’ at the top right corner of the official M88 homepage to complete your M88 login, then enter your correct username and password to access it.
Log in at the top right corner of the M88 homepage, then open Live Casino
Once you are logged in, click (2) ‘Live Casino’ in the main menu bar of the M88 official website. Make sure you have enough balance before you launch the Xoc Dia game.
Step 2: Select ‘Xoc Dia’ under ‘Club M88’
Once you are in the M88 Live Casino lobby, there will be lots of online casino game providers; select the (3) ‘Club M88’ provider to play Xoc Dia. Once you click on Club M88, multiple online game tables will appear on the screen.
Club M88 is listed among the live casino providers in the lobby
Select Xoc Dia from the main menu bar in the lobby, and all the games will be filtered out except Xoc Dia. Click on (5) ‘Play’ to launch the table.
Filtering by Xoc Dia leaves one table ready to launch with Play
A small panel will appear on your screen to select the betting range of the table, understand the budget, and select the table accordingly. The minimum bet is RM5, while the maximum bet can go up to RM60,000 in M88 Malaysia Xoc Dia.
Step 3: Play Xoc Dia with a minimum bet of RM5
The game launches as soon as you click ‘Play’. Rounds run continuously, so watch a few of them and check the history results before you bet. When you are ready, (5) select the chip that matches your stake (the minimum is RM5), then (6) click the bet type you want to place it on.
Pick a chip from RM5 and tap the bet type you want
The betting window is short, around 15 seconds, so place your bet while the timer is open. When the timer closes, the (7) dealer opens the bowl to reveal the result, and winning bets are paid out automatically at the odds listed in the rules.
The dealer opens the bowl to reveal the result
For example, a RM5 bet on ‘Even’ that wins pays RM4.80 in profit (RM5 × 0.96), and your RM5 stake comes back with it, so you receive RM9.80 in total.
Once the result is revealed and your winnings are paid out, the next round starts automatically. The dealer shakes the buttons again, the betting window reopens, and you can place a new bet right away. There is nothing to restart or refresh, so you can keep playing, change your bet type or chip size between rounds, or simply watch a few rounds before you join in.
05 Pointers before playing Xoc Dia at M88 Malaysia
Xoc Dia looks simple, and it is, but a little preparation still makes a difference. Each bet type pays differently, since some bets win far more often than others, and a few small rules can change how your round plays out. Knowing these five online casino tips and tricks before you join the table helps you pick your bets with a clear head and keep the session enjoyable.
Knowing each payout before you bet makes your choices easier
Check the payouts first: every bet type pays differently, from 1:0.96 on Odd, Even, Big and Small up to 1:12 on 4 Red and 4 White. The nigger the payout, the less often it lands.
Pick lower-edge bets to stretch your balance: Big and Small carry roughly a 1.25% house edge and Odd and Even about 2%, while 4 Red and 4 White sit near 18.75%. Lower-edge bets lose less of your stake over many rounds.
Use the tie rule on Big and Small: a 2 Red 2 White result returns your stake on both bets. It happens in 6 of every 16 outcomes, so these two bets lose less often than Odd and Even.
Set a budget and play for fun: pick a session limit based on the RM5 minimum bet and stop when you reach it. Results are random, so treat Xoc Dia as entertainment and not as a way to earn money.
Know that a re-shake does not cancel your round: if a button is tilted, falls out of the shaker, or lands on top of another, the dealer shakes again, and your bet stays valid.
Rounds run back to back so you can watch a few before joining
None of these pointers change the odds, since every round is random, but they help you make informed choices instead of guessing. Start with the RM5 minimum bet, stick to the budget you set before you sit down, and treat each round as a bit of entertainment. If the session stops being fun, take a break and come back another time.
Conclusion
Xoc Dia is one of the easiest live casino games to learn, with just four two-sided buttons, a dealer, and nine bet types. Knowing how to play Xoc Dia at M88 Malaysia comes down to three steps: log in, open Xoc Dia under Club M88, and place your bet from RM5. Now that you know the rules, the payouts, and the steps, you can join a table with confidence.
