|
|
|
Rules of Craps (aka Hazard)
How to Play Craps:
Rules and Game Board
Hazard is a table or parlour game-of-chance that can be enjoyed by casual and dedicated players, young and old alike. Played by 2 or more players, all it requires to play is a pair of Dice.
Craps is a staple Casino game that is a specialized variant of Hazard. The rules remain the same; the difference is mainly that Craps focuses on the betting aspect, and consequently has a more complicated system of betting. |
|
It is recommended that players should have a chart for the winning / losing outcomes for the dice rolls. In Casino games, the Craps table typically serves this purpose. Fun Free Party Games provides a free printable Craps table layout near the end of this article. We also provide a Craps / Hazard Chart of Outcomes for your easy reference, also provided near the end of this article.
|
What's Needed to Play Craps/Hazard:
* 2 or more players
* a pair of Dice
* a flat surface big enough to accommodate 2 thrown dice; alternatively, a big bowl or shoebox for this same purpose
* (optional but recommended) a chart of the winning / losing outcomes for the rolled dice
How to Set Up a Game of Craps/Hazard:
* explain to each player the winning outcomes for the dice rolls
* set up the play area where the dice is to be rolled
* the game is now set up and ready to play |
Objective of a Game of Craps/Hazard:
To roll or “shoot” a winning outcome with 2 dice
How to Play a Game of Craps/Hazard:
Order of Play for Craps/Hazard:
* Each player takes a turn to roll, throw, or “shoot” the pair of dice.
* The current player is called the “caster” or “shooter”.
** In Hazard, the caster first decides on a number from 5 to 9 (called the “Main”) and he calls out this choice.
** In Craps, the “Main” is always “7”.
|
|
The First Throw of the Dice:
* On the First throw: the Caster wins if he throws the “Main” or its adjunct (refer to chart of outcomes). Such a winning throw is called a “Nick” or a “Throw IN”.
* On the First throw: the Caster loses if he “Throws OUT” or throws an “Out” (refer to the chart of outcomes).
* On the First throw: It is possible to “shoot” a dice outcome that neither “Nicks” nor “Throws Out”. These outcomes are called “Chance” because the shooter gets to roll again. Note: In succeeding throws, the winning and losing conditions are different.
Succeeding Throws of the Dice:
* In succeeding throws: the Caster WINS if he throws a “Chance” outcome based on his selection for his “Main”
* In succeeding throws: the Caster LOSES if he throws an outcome that corresponds to his selection for his “Main”
* In succeeding throws: the Caster can still throw neither a WIN nor a LOSS. This number is the adjunct (refer to chart of outcomes), which calls for the caster to throw again. |
Chart of Outcomes for Craps/Hazard:
* A winning outcome for Hazard depends on the “Main” that the player calls at the start of his turn. This “Main” can be any number from 5 to 9 (inclusive).
* A winning outcome for Craps assumes that the “Main” is always “7”.
* See the Chart of Outcomes that follows for the winning/losing outcomes based on choice of “Main”
NOTE: The shaded cells in the chart below apply to Craps, which is a specialized variant of Hazard which always has a Main of "7". |
| First Throw of the Dice |
Main |
Nicks |
Outs |
Chance |
| 5 |
5 |
2, 3, 11, 12 |
All others |
| 6 |
6, 12 |
2, 3, 11 |
| 7 |
7, 11 |
2, 3, 12 |
| 8 |
8, 12 |
2, 3, 11 |
| 9 |
9 |
2, 3, 11, 12 |
| Succeeding Throws of the Dice |
Main |
Loss |
Reroll |
Win |
| 5 |
5 |
5 |
All others |
| 6 |
6 |
12 |
| 7 |
7 |
11 |
| 8 |
8 |
12 |
| 9 |
9 |
9 |
|
How to Play Craps and Hazard as an Adult Party Game:
Follow this link to jump to our Strictly Adult Party Games Section where you will read about how to play Craps/Hazard as a drinking dice game. You will also find our rules for Craps/Hazard Strip Game. Lastly, mix them and match them to arrive at your personalized variant of Drink and Strip Craps / Hazard Adult Dice Game. Game On!
|
|
|
