How to play Craps: simple rules
Street craps, casino craps
Craps is the casino dice game, but its core fits in two rolls. This simplified version is played with friends, without the betting table.
- Players
- 1 to 8 (solo friendly)
- Length
- ≈ 20 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- What you need
- 2 standard 6-sided dice.
Come Out Roll
Roll 2 dice. If total is 7 or 11 → instant win ("Natural"). If total is 2, 3 or 12 → instant loss ("Craps"). Any other total (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10) becomes the "Point".
Point Phase
If a Point is established, keep rolling. If you hit the Point again → win. If you roll a 7 → loss ("Seven Out"). All other results are neutral, roll again.
Winning
Simplified: the shooter wins on a Natural or by hitting their Point. They lose on Craps or Seven Out.
| Total of 2 dice | Result |
|---|---|
| 7 or 11 | Win (Natural) |
| 2, 3 or 12 | Lose (Craps) |
| 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 | Becomes the Point |
What is the point in craps?
The total rolled on the come out roll when it isn't a Natural or Craps. You must roll it again before a 7.
Why does 7 matter so much?
It's the most likely total with two dice (6 in 36): it wins on the come out roll and loses afterwards.
Can you play craps without money?
Yes, with tokens or points. Bone tracks each shooter's wins and losses.
Let Bone keep score
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