Easy Way

Understanding the 'Easy Way' in Craps

In Craps, an 'Easy Way' refers to a roll that produces a non-doubles combination of dice totaling an even number. For instance, an easy 4 can be rolled as 1-3 or 3-1, while an easy 6 can come from 1-5, 2-4, 4-2, or 5-1. The key distinction is that an Easy Way result does not involve doubles.

Easy Way vs. Hard Way

Craps players often refer to both Easy Way and Hard Way outcomes:

An Easy Way is any roll that totals 4, 6, 8, or 10 without doubles (e.g., 1-3 for 4, or 2-4 for 6).

A Hard Way is a roll of the same total with doubles (e.g., 2-2 for 4, or 3-3 for 6).

For example:

A roll of 1-3 is an easy 4.

A roll of 2-2 is a hard 4.

Understanding the difference is important, as it affects certain bets — particularly those placed on Hardways.

How Easy Way Rolls Affect Bets

Easy Way rolls can impact several types of bets in Craps. For instance, a Hardway bet loses if the same total is rolled the Easy Way before the Hardway comes up. So, if you bet on a hard 6 (3-3) and the shooter rolls a 2-4, your Hardway bet loses because the total was made the Easy Way.

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FAQs About Easy Way in Craps

What does 'Easy Way' mean in Craps?

It refers to a roll that totals an even number (4, 6, 8, or 10) without doubles.

How is an Easy Way different from a Hard Way?

An Easy Way is rolled with non-doubles, while a Hard Way uses doubles (like 2-2 or 3-3).

Which numbers can be rolled the Easy Way?

The numbers 4, 6, 8, and 10 can each be rolled either the Easy Way or the Hard Way.

Do Easy Way rolls have special payouts?

Not typically by themselves, but they can determine whether certain bets, like Hardways, win or lose.