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Craps Quick Verdict

Is this game cool?

More or less. It has a very favorable house edge, depending on how you play. It is especially enjoyable in a land-based setting due the social aspect. Online versions don't have that aspect, and from a user experience standpoint, I feel the game doesn't translate that well to a screen.

Is this game old?

Very old. Craps developed from older dice games in 19th-century America, particularly around New Orleans. The modern casino version began taking shape around 1907, when John H. Winn introduced his influential bank craps layout in Philadelphia.

Information about Craps Online


Genre	Casino Dice Game
Release date	June 5, 2013
Developer	BetSoft
RTP	98.64%
Min/Max Bet	$1/$400
Platforms	Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS
Technology	HTML5

Craps is an extremely popular Dice-Rolling Gambling game, most often played in casinos as a table game. Despite the grotesque name, the game is far from “crappy”.

There are two major draws for the game of modern Craps that has kept it a popular attraction for well over 200 Years:

Firstly, the large crowd that can form and participate around a table. Up to 20 Players can participate in a single game of Craps, generating a high-energy crowd that will often cheer for big wins.
Secondly, the range in mathematical quality between bets is huge. Although the edge is decidedly in favor of the house, some bets can be quite favorable to the Player (compared to other casino games). For example, the Pass Line house edge is about 1.41%, Don’t Pass about 1.36%, and taking Odds 0% on the Odds portion. On the other hand, some bets aren’t favorable at all.

Here at CoolOldGames.com, you can enjoy multiple free online Craps games, just for fun. No download is needed, and once you run out of credits, the simulator allows you to restart as many times as you like. The primary online game on this page is created by Betsoft, while you can also play demos by other software developers such as Qora Games, Dragon Gaming, and several others.

Basic Rules

There is a considerable amount of slang one needs to learn before feeling comfortable. As such, here we will describe the general procedure of a game of Craps.

Wagering Chips

Initially, like all table games, a Player enters into a game of Craps by placing an initial wager. Usually, casinos will exchange cash money for normal betting chips. These chips usually come in fixed denominations. Dealers handle many of the wagers and position each Player’s chips correctly on the layout.

Throwing Dice

An initial Player will be chosen to throw two dice. This Player will continue throwing dice for the remainder of the round.

This Player takes their first throw of the dice once every Player has made their first bet. If that Player rolls a 2, 3, 7, 11, or 12, the round ends. Some Players receive payment, and some will lose their wager based on their initial bet.

If any other number is rolled (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10), the game continues. The rolled number becomes significant, and further betting options are enabled.

At this point, if a 7 is rolled, then the round immediately ends.
If that significant number is rolled, then the round will also immediately end.
If the significant number, or a 7, is not rolled, the round will continue indefinitely.
Players have access to optional wagers in which they can bet that the dice will roll other numbers besides the significant number and 7.

Instructions

Now that there is some general understanding of a Craps game’s procedures, a more in-depth and step-by-step guide is necessary to gain a more comfortable understanding of the game.

Initial Roll and Pre-Point Phase

Craps is a round-based game, with each round played independently from the last. Once their chips have been distributed, Players can make a “Pass Line” or “Don’t Pass Line” bet. The Shooter must have a wager on one of these lines in order to roll the dice.

These bets are wagering on the outcome of the first dice roll in the round. Players will take turns rolling the dice, or “Shooting”. The Shooter will take two dice presented by the “Stickman”, the casino employee who controls the dice at the Craps table.

The Shooter then shoots those two dice, throwing them down on the table and observing the outcome.

Pass Line bets will win if the resulting sum of the two die is 7, or 11.
Don’t Pass Line bets will win if the result is 2 (known famously as “Snake-Eyes”), or 3.
Don’t Pass Line bets will also push (Tie) if a 12 is rolled.

If a Pass Line or Don’t Pass Line bet is paid out, then the round immediately ends and bets are paid out or lost accordingly.

Post-Point Phase

If a different number is rolled, such as a 6, the round does not end. Instead, that new number becomes significant as the “Point.”

Player’s Pass Line and Don’t Pass Line bets remain on the table, however, they are now assuming a different win condition.

In this second, post-point phase of the game, Players wager whether the Point or a 7 will be rolled first.

For example, assume that a 6 was rolled in the initial shot. This means that 6 is now the Point. All Pass Line and Don’t Pass Line bets remain on the table, and are now paid out under different circumstances.

Instead of a 7 or 11, Pass Line Bets in this post-Point phase will win even money if the Point is rolled again. So, in this case, a 6.

Don’t Pass Line bets will always win even money in this post-Point phase if a 7 is rolled, regardless of the value of the point.

Ending the Round

The round will only end when a 7, or the Point for that round is rolled. The Point can be 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10. This is because 2, 3, 7, 11, and 12 cannot be the Point.

If any of those numbers are rolled in the initial Shot, then the round automatically ends before the post-point phase.

Side Bets

In the post-point Phase, Players are also welcome to place additional wagers on other outcomes.

These extra bets for the post-point phase are the largest part of a Craps table, and also introduce more elements of risk in exchange for a higher potential reward.

Table Layout and Betting Positions

A Craps Table can seem daunting at first. The sheer number of betting positions and the unfamiliar slang can be quite overwhelming. However, it only takes a short explanation of each section on the table to dispel this notion of complication.

Pass and Don’t Pass Line Bets

Already on the table, we can see two positions familiar to us: The Pass Line, and Don’t Pass Line bets. It is in these sections of the table that each Player makes their initial wagers.

Many other positions on the table are primarily used during the post-point Phase.

Come, Don’t Come, and Field Bets

Found on standard Craps tables are the Come, Don’t Come, and Field bets. Additionally, “Place” positions exist for the 4, 5, 6 (usually stylized as “SIX”), 8, 9 (usually stylized as “NINE”), and 10.

The Come and Don’t Come bets, like the Pass and Don’t Pass, are betting on opposite outcomes. The Come and Don’t Come can be thought of as extensions of the Pass and Don’t Pass positions.

If a Player makes a Come bet and the next roll is a 7 or 11, the Come bet wins. A roll of 2, 3, or 12 loses.
Don’t Come bets win on a 2 or 3, while a 7 or 11 loses.
Just like Don’t Pass bets, Don’t Come bets will break even on rolls of 12.

If a Come or Don’t Come bet lands on any number that is not 7, 11, 2, 3, or 12, that number becomes the Point for that individual bet.

This Point can pay out much like the table-wide Point, but applies only to that particular Come or Don’t Come bet. A Come bet wins if its Point is rolled again before a 7, while a Don’t Come bet wins if a 7 is rolled before its Point. Rolling this individual Point does not end the round.

The Place

The Place is the name given to the individual numbers (4, 5, six, 8, nine/nina, 10) marked on the Craps table. These bets are riskier than Pass/Come bets, as 7 is the most likely number for a pair of dice to roll.

Place Bets do not end the round when they are rolled, and instead simply provide a payout to wagering Players when the relevant number is rolled.

Place bets are not lost until a 7 is rolled, and can remain active even if the table-wide Point has been rolled.

The Field

The Field is a one-roll wager, meaning it is only counted for the next shot taken by the Shooter. After this single roll, Field bets are lost if they do not achieve success.

A Field wager is won when the Shooter’s next roll is a 3, 4, 9, 10, or 11. Field Wagers also pay out double if the next roll is 2 (Snake-Eyes) or 12 (Boxcars).

Big 6/Big 8 Bets

Additionally, some tables offer the Big 6/Big 8 bets. Players can make this bet in addition to their Pass or Don’t Pass bets.

If the selected 6 or 8 is rolled before a 7, Players receive even money. Big 6 and Big 8 bets can remain through the end of the round.

Center Section

Like the Field, many bets made on the Center Section are single-roll wagers. They are made before the next shot is taken, and are won or lost immediately without ending the round.

The payouts for these center section wagers vary per (online) casino, but their win conditions are usually shared.

Hardway bets in the Center Section pay out when 4, 6, 8, or 10 are rolled as doubles. Separate one-roll bets are also commonly available for totals such as 2, 3, 11, and 12.

There also usually exist Center Section bets for the Ace Deuce (a 1 and 2), and the 11 (a 5 and 6).

Try it – Practice Craps for Free!

Now that you understand the game, why not give it a try? Our free Craps simulator at the top of the page is the perfect place to put your new knowledge into action.

Whether you’re practicing for real Vegas casino action or just playing for fun, this game lets you experience all the excitement of Craps without any risk. There’s no sign-up, no download, and no pressure. Scroll back up and roll the dice!

Disclaimer: Please play responsibly, even when playing in demo mode. Gambling can be addictive; support is available if needed. The online Craps games on this page are for entertainment purposes only. However, if you do decide to play for real money elsewhere, make sure that you are of legal gambling age (21+ in most US States) and follow local regulations.