Craps vs. Yahtzee
Comparing 2 standards across 22 specifications. 22 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.
Yahtzee is a classic 5-dice game governed by official Hasbro standards where players take up to three rolls per turn to fill 13 distinct scoring categories. Reaching 63 points in the Upper Section awards a crucial +35 point bonus, rolling five-of-a-kind scores a 50-point Yahtzee, and subsequent Yahtzees award +100 bonus points with Joker substitution rules.
Specification Comparison Table
22 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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Governing Publisher
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— | Hasbro |
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Total Dice Used
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— | 5 standard 6-sided dice |
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Rolls Allowed Per Turn
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— | Up to 3 rolls |
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Total Scoring Categories
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— | 13 boxes (6 Upper, 7 Lower) |
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Upper Section Bonus Threshold
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— | 63 points (three of each 1–6) |
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Upper Section Bonus Value
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— | 35 points |
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Initial Yahtzee Score
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— | 50 points (5 of a kind) |
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Subsequent Yahtzee Bonus
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— | 100 points per additional Yahtzee |
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Full House Score
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— | 25 points (3 of a kind + pair) |
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Small Straight Score
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— | 30 points (4 sequential dice) |
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Large Straight Score
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— | 40 points (5 sequential dice) |
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Chance Score
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— | Sum of all 5 dice points |