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 useful detail is the one that changes the decision in front of you: the total stake, the next card, the betting window or the rule for this table.
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.
Keep the general guide and the venue’s current terms separate. Both are needed for a practical plan.
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.
Before travel, confirm the venue’s current entry, access and session information. That practical check does not change the game rules, but it prevents a general guide from standing in for live information.
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.