Stickman - Handles the dice with a long, curved stick controls the speed of the game, maintains dice security, calls out the rolls, deals with center bets.īoxman - Sits opposite the stickman. You should also get to know the members of the crew that control all the action at the craps table:

Because the craps table is usually surrounded by big crowds of people, there isn't much room for 'observers'… so you'll just have to get pushy. This way you get to see exactly where and how they put their chips, or how they ask the dealer to place a bet for them.

The best way to get perfectly used to the layout and all the betting areas is to hang out and watch a few bets being placed by other players. Once you know what bets you can make, the layout is easy to follow. Each of the bets described on the craps rules page is placed in the corresponding area. The main layout consists of several betting areas. The layout isn't that complicated once you take a closer look, and once you start playing you'll use the same areas over and over again, it's easy!Īs you've probably noticed, a craps table has identical layouts on both ends of the table: this is to allow more people to be present at the table during a game. With so many areas to place bets on, no wonder people give up so quickly. This particular component of craps can be quite confusing.

Craps table layout and bets