The come-out roll
The first roll of a new round is the come-out roll. For a Pass Line bet, 7 or 11 wins and 2, 3 or 12 loses under the standard rules. A total of 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 becomes the point instead of settling that bet immediately.
The mechanics are worth knowing before money is committed. That leaves you free to decide whether the game suits your own limit and time.
The point phase
Once a point is set, the shooter keeps rolling. A Pass Line bet wins if that point number appears again before a 7; it loses if a 7 appears first. The table puck commonly indicates whether the game is in the come-out or point phase, which helps explain the action.
A clear explanation is not an instruction to play. It is a reason to avoid guessing.
Keep the first choice simple
Craps also contains Come, Don’t Pass, Place and one-roll proposition bets, each with its own timing and terms. Do not treat the crowded layout as a reason to rush. Ask staff to explain a marked area and check whether a dice table is available before planning a visit.
If a visit still appeals after reading the rules, ask the venue about current entry, access and session details before travel. A clear plan leaves room to change your mind.
The Pass Line is only one part of craps. Read the posted terms before treating any other marked area as the same kind of bet.