Craps

The objective of Craps is to predict the outcome of the dice when they are rolled.

Equipment needed:

• A special Craps table
• Two dice

Basic rules:

1. Initial roll (Come Out Roll):
   • The game starts with an initial roll. This roll determines the starting point of the game.
   • The player rolling the dice is known as the “shooter.”
2. Possible outcomes on the initial roll:
   • 7 or 11: If the initial roll is a 7 or 11, players who bet on the “Pass Line” win and are paid 1:1.
   • 2, 3, or 12 (Craps): If the initial roll is a 2, 3, or 12, players who bet on the “Don’t Pass Line” win according to established rules.
3. Establishment of the point (Point):
   • If the initial roll results in a 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10, that number becomes the established point, and the game continues.
4. Point round:
   • Once the point is established, the shooter’s goal is to roll the dice again and make the point before rolling a 7.
   • If the shooter rolls the point before a 7, players who bet on the “Pass Line” win.
   • If the shooter rolls a 7 before making the point, players who bet on the “Don’t Pass Line” win.
5. Additional bets:
   • In addition to betting on the “Pass Line” and “Don’t Pass Line,” players can make additional bets during the game in specific areas of the Craps table.

Important terms:

• Pass Line: Bet in favor of the shooter.
• Don’t Pass Line: Bet against the shooter.
• Come bet: Similar to the Pass Line bet, but made after the point is established.
• Don’t Come bet: Similar to the Don’t Pass Line bet, but made after the point is established.
• Field: Bet that wins if the next roll is a 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
• Place bet: Bet that a specific number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10) will come up before a 7.

Additional tips:

• It’s important to understand the odds and basic strategies of Craps to maximize your chances of winning.
• Observing how other players bet and manage their chips can be helpful in learning the game more quickly.
• Make sure to know the minimum and maximum bet limits of the table before starting to play.

Remember that exact rules may vary depending on the casino or the variant of the game you’re playing. It’s important to know the specific rules before you start playing. Have fun!