Craps vs. Farkle
Comparing 2 standards across 21 specifications. 21 key differences identified.
Craps is a standard casino dice game played with two 6-sided dice where players wager on the outcome of rolls across a specialized layout. The fundamental bet is the Pass Line, which wins instantly on a 7 or 11 on the 'Come Out' roll and loses on 2, 3, or 12. Establishing a Point (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10) allows players to take True Odds bets with 0% house edge.
Farkle (10,000) is a push-your-luck dice game played with six 6-sided dice. Players roll to create scoring combinations (single 1s, 5s, three-of-a-kinds, straights), setting aside scoring dice and choosing whether to bank their accumulated points or risk rolling remaining dice. Rolling zero scoring dice results in a 'Farkle', forfeiting all unbanked points for the turn.
Specification Comparison Table
21 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Dice Used
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2 precision 19mm casino D6 dice | — |
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Pass Line Natural Win
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7 or 11 on Come Out roll | — |
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Pass Line Craps Loss
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2, 3, or 12 on Come Out roll | — |
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Point Numbers
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4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 | — |
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Pass Line Base Payout
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1:1 (Even Money) 1.41% house edge | — |
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Don't Pass Base Payout
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1:1 (12 pushes) 1.36% house edge | — |
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True Odds Payout (Points 4 & 10)
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2:1 0.0% house edge | — |
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True Odds Payout (Points 5 & 9)
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3:2 0.0% house edge | — |
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True Odds Payout (Points 6 & 8)
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6:5 0.0% house edge | — |
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Field Bet Payout (2 & 12)
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2:1 or 3:1 one-roll bet | — |
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Total Dice Used
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— | 6 standard 6-sided dice |
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Winning Score
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— | 10,000 points |
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Opening Threshold (Initial Bank)
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— | 500 points required to enter board |
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Single 1 Value
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— | 100 points |
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Single 5 Value
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— | 50 points |
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Three 1s (Triple 1)
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— | 1,000 points |
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Three of a Kind (2s to 6s)
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— | 100 × Face Value points (e.g., 3×4s = 400 pts) |
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Four of a Kind
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— | 1,000 points (or 2× triplet) |
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Six-Dice Straight (1-2-3-4-5-6)
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— | 1,500 points |
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Three Pairs
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— | 1,500 points |
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Two Triplets
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— | 2,500 points |