How To Play

Two-Up was the game of choice among the legendary Australian Diggers of World War One. Now you can enjoy the action and fun of Australia's very own gambling game right in the comfort of SKYCITY.

What is the objective of the game?

The game is played with two pennies and a flat piece of wood called the 'kip'. The pennies are placed on the kip, one with heads facing up and the other with tails facing up. The spinner (the player who tosses the pennies) and the other players bet on possible combinations of the two pennies when they come to rest on the ground.

How do I play?

1. Players can bet on heads (both pennies show heads), tails (both penies show tails) or five consecutive odds (one penny shows heads, the other penny shows tails).
2. Wagers must be placed in the boxes as marked on the playing table.
3. The spinner tosses the pennies into the air. The pennies must rise at least one metre above the spinner's head and must spin, or a 'no spin' is declared.
4. The Dealer confirms the winning combination for the round.

Who gets to be the spinner?

The spinner is chosen from players around the betting ring, starting from the left of the gate. The spinner elects to spin for heads or tails in sets of three.

How does the spinner win?

The spinner wins by making three consecutive sets of what he or she has elected to spin for, and is paid odds of 7.5 to 1. Spin the opposite or five consecutive odds and the spinner loses, retiring from the pit to make way for the next spinner.
A stand-off is declared when the pennies come down odds and all bets must remain until heads or tails are thrown, or the spinner continues to throw 5 consecutive odds. The spinner may also have a side bet on heads, tails or five odds.

What are the odds?

• Heads: Even money
• Tails: Even money
• Five consecutive odds: 25 to 1
• Spinner's bet on heads or tails: 7.5 to 1

Commonly used Two-Up terms.

• Come in spinner: Term used by Boxer to instruct spinner to throw the pennies.
• Heads: Both pennies on carpet showing heads.
• Tails: Both pennies on carpet showing tails.
• Odds: One penny showing heads, one penny tails.
• Kip: Implement used for throwing of the pennies.
• Pit: Spinner's area in the centre.

Further questions?

If you are still unsure about how to play Two-Up, please ask one of the SKYCITY table staff for assistance.