Craps

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/craps

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the probable ancestor game?Hazard, an English dice game dating back to the 14th century
2. What is the etymological origin?Likely derived from the French word 'crapaud,' meaning toad

Pass Line Bet: A primary bet in craps where the player bets that the shooter will win.
Come-out Roll: The initial roll of the dice that sets the stage for the game, determining an immediate win, loss, or point.
Point Number: A number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10) rolled on the come-out roll that the shooter must replicate before rolling a 7.
Proposition Bets: Wagers with specific outcomes, often involving rolling a particular number or combination, typically with higher risk and reward.