3Dice Casino Review

We sometimes use the word “unique” to describe casinos that offer unusual games to their players, but it is rare that we get the chance to share something that is truly one-of-a-kind in the gambling world. That’s because most online gaming sites utilize software from one of many prominent development houses. These providers take care of creating all of the games, and often the backend software that powers the casino as well. This makes many sites very similar to one another: if they use the same software, they sometimes only have cosmetic differences or minor changes to promotions to set themselves apart.

But that is certainly not the case when it comes to 3Dice. Built upon its own proprietary software, the 3Dice Casino is truly different than anything else you’ve played on the Internet. That makes it an interesting option for players who want a change of pace after becoming tired of playing the same old games over and over again. And with the site being available throughout most of the world, including in much of the United States, their games are open to most gamblers who are willing to give them a try.

Unique Software, One-Of-A-Kind Games

The main draw to playing at 3Dice will is undoubtedly the fact that the site uses a completely proprietary software system to power its games, meaning they have a variety of offerings that you won’t find anywhere else. From slots to table games, the titles here – all provided by Angle Gaming – are only available at this casino, so new players will definitely be playing games they’ve never seen before.

You might be surprised to find that the games offered through Angle compare pretty favorably to what you’ll see at many other gambling sites. The reason for this may well lie with the fact that one of the key developers for Angle Gaming was formerly a designed for Blizzard. That is not a name that means much in the gambling world, but in the world of computer and video games, Blizzard is iconic: they are responsible for World of Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo, and several other hugely successful gaming franchises. 

That helps explain why the games here are surprisingly gorgeous, with some of the graphics and animations being up there with the best we’ve seen from Betsoft, Microgaming, IGT or other major developers. That’s not to say that the overall collection from Angle is quite up to that level, but the individual game quality certainly proved to be higher than we expected. 

This starts with the selection of slot machines available here. Most of the games on offer use a pretty modern five-reel format, with bright, bold graphics and stylistic touches that really make these games stand out. For instance, a game like Kyoko’s Quest uses anime stylings that include dramatic cutscenes that seem like they could have come right out of a graphic novel. It’s an attention to detail, immersion, and the player experience that many other developers could learn a thing or two from. A few of the other notable slots you’ll find here include:

• Candy Clouds

• Enchanted Spins

• Scatterville Skunks

• Star Struck

• Aztec Enigma

• Wild Waves

• Happy Valley

• Tut-Ankhamun

• Old Glory

• Super Bucks

There is also an excellent selection of table games and other options available on this website, providing enough options to round out the casino nicely. Each style of game is given its own little area inside the software, making it very easy to find the games you’re looking for in a moment’s notice. The following is just a sampling of the games you can find here:

• Blackjack

• American Roulette

• European Roulette

• Craps

• Casino War

• Three Card Poker

• Sic Bo

• Solitaire

There is also a video poker collection that includes classic games like Jacks or Better in both single hand and multi-handed formats. Keno, another standby of gambling sites, is also included in the package of games you’ll find on the site.

Promotions

The promotional offers at 3Dice start with a first deposit bonus that is designed specifically for new players. On your first deposit, you can receive a 110% matching bonus worth as much as $100. You’ll also be given a free entry into a $250 new depositors tournament, and be given some comp points (2.5 for every dollar deposited). This is a fully cashable bonus, so you can keep anything in your account once the promotion is cleared.

Like most sites, you will be asked to complete some wagering requirements before being allowed to cash out your bonus earnings. In this case, that requirement is equal to 30 times the combined amount of your bonus and deposit amount. While slots (and solitaire) count for 100% of their betting amount, other games contribute less: most table games count for somewhere between 25%-50%, while blackjack counts for only 10%, and video poker at just 5%.

Banking Options

For a site that is sometimes unique (or at least unusual) in what it offers to players, the banking systems in place are relatively standard for the industry. When it comes to deposits, you’ll be able to choose from a variety of the most common methods available, from credit cards to e-wallets and prepaid products. The complete list of available deposit options is as follows:

• Visa

• MasterCard

• Skrill

• Neteller

• Click2Pay

• EcoPayz

• OKPay

• Ukash

• PaySafeCard

Similarly, veteran Internet gamblers will be well familiar with the payout options offered by 3Dice. The site is one of the better ones we’ve seen when it comes to processing times, with many payments being started on the same day they were requested. When you are ready to withdraw your winnings, you can choose from any of the following methods:

• Neteller

• Skrill

• Check

• Wire Transfer

• Click2Pay

• EcoPayz

• OKPay

How to Play

Here’s a pretty huge negative when it comes to playing at 3Dice: there’s only one way to access the casino, and that’s through a rather old downloadable software client. It’s a relic of the era in which the site was founded: at the time, downloadable clients were the main way to connect to Internet gambling sites, and while most developers have since moved on to web-based clients, you’ll still need to download and install a client to play here.

The main issue with this (other than logistical issues for those who don’t want gaming software on their computers) is the fact that the software is designed for Windows users. This makes it a bit tricky if you have a Mac or Linux system; workarounds are available, but they do require a small amount of technical know-how in order to implement them. One thing we can say with confidence is that your system should be powerful enough to handle this software: on their website, the casino lists the system requirements as “Windows 98 or better” with 8 MB of hard drive space and 256 MB of RAM, which should provide some nostalgia for those who played computer games in the 1990s!

That shouldn’t dissuade you too much, however. As we’ve mentioned, the graphics on many of the games are top notch, showing that plenty of updates have been made to the software over the years. There are also a few interesting features, such as the option to play in a 3D mode. You can also choose the graphical quality of the site, which explains why the games can (potentially) look so nice while still offering such low system requirements.

Not Perfect, but Worth a Look

In many respects, 3Dice is a site unlike any other we’ve reviewed here. There are a host of positive features that we give them credit for, some of which we haven’t even talked about yet. For instance, they have a part of their site known as the Zeitgeist in which you can learn an incredible depth of information on every game they offer, from how many big wins each machine has paid out recently to the overall return-to-player at the casino and the average time it has taken for them to process payments in the recent past. This sort of information is often hard to access or completely hidden from players at most sites, so it is great to see such transparency.

That doesn’t mean that this is a casino without faults, however. The fact that the software is only available in a downloadable format is a major drawback, especially if you’re not running Windows. And while many of the games have been updates over the years, the client itself is definitely showing its age, as it now looks like it came from a bygone era that most operators have long since left behind.

Still, in so many ways, 3Dice is the kind of site that many owners in the industry could earn a lot from. The fast payouts are something we always hear playing clamoring for, but few sites actually deliver in the way that 3Dice has. Plus, the level of transparency on display – not to mention the 10 years the site has spent building an excellent track record for itself – make this a very trustworthy and reputable operator. If you’re willing to look past some of the rough edges and focus on the strengths, we definitely recommend this site to anyone looking for a slightly different angle on Internet gambling.