The rules here are based on the first of three phases in the Penobscot dice game called Wa'lade hama'gan.
To see how to play the entire version of this game, see NativeTech's page about the history and play of the
Bowl Dice Game
If you toss:
6-alike: You are awarded 1 flat stick and you toss again.
a second-6 alike: You receive 2 flat sticks and you toss again.
a third consecutive 6-alike: You are awarded 3 flat sticks.
If you toss:
5-alike: You are awarded 3 narrow sticks and you toss again.
a second 5-alike: You receive 6 narrow sticks and you toss again.
a third consecutive 5-alike: You are awarded 1 flat stick.
If you toss:
4-alike: No sticks are awarded, it's your opponent's turn.
3-alike: No sticks are awarded, it's your opponent's turn.
2-alike: No sticks are awarded, it's your opponent's turn.
Note: In keeping score with the sticks 1 flat stick = three narrow sticks.
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