Craps game with a repeated number based wagering area

Abstract

A craps game is disclosed that combines traditional craps wagers with a set of wagers having longer odds, and thus higher payouts, which are determined based upon the matching of a predefined set of numbers a specified number of times with the roll of the dice prior to the occurrence of a terminating event. In one form, the set of numbers is a single number. In a further form, at least one wager includes a specified number which matches the predefined number which makes up a single member set.

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         22 . A method for playing a proposition bet within a game of craps utilizing a craps table including a craps game layout on a horizontal surface of the table, a pair of dice each having six faces bearing a visual representation of the numbers one through six, a pass line wagering area on the craps game layout for receiving a bet on a pass line bet, a second wagering area on the craps game layout for receiving a bet on a proposition bet and a plurality of visual tracking indicia for tracking the progress of the proposition bet, the method comprising the steps of:
 predetermining a pay-out schedule for the proposition bet, wherein the proposition bet is associated with a predetermined target set of one or more numbers between two and twelve which must be collectively rolled a specified number of times using the dice, which is at least two, in order to receive a pay-out;   defining a terminating event for the proposition bet;   accepting at least one player wager indication of the proposition bet using the second wagering area of the craps game layout;   determining successive single roll outcomes by adding together the upward facing number from each of the two dice when rolled by a shooter upon the craps game layout;   tracking and utilizing the visual tracking indicia on the craps table to indicate the accumulated number of single roll outcomes matching a number within said target set prior to a single roll outcome yielding said terminating event;   determining that the shooter caused a single roll outcome upon the craps game layout which fails to match a number within said target set and which does not yield said terminating event;   paying a pay-out for each player wager indication, based upon the schedule and the amount of said player wager indication, when said accumulated number of single roll outcomes matching a number within said target set equals the specified number of times associated with the proposition bet prior to the occurrence of said terminating event, without requiring that more than one number within the set be rolled.   
     
     
         23 . The method for playing a proposition bet within a game of craps of  claim 22 , wherein the predefined target set of one or more numbers is a single number between 2 and 12. 
     
     
         24 . The method for playing a proposition bet within a game of craps of  claim 23 , wherein the predefined set of one or more numbers is a single number between 2 and 12, exclusive of 7. 
     
     
         25 . The method for playing a proposition bet within a game of craps of  claim 24 , wherein the terminating event is a seven out. 
     
     
         26 . The method for playing a proposition bet within a game of craps of  claim 22 , wherein the terminating event is a seven out. 
     
     
         27 . The method for playing a proposition bet within a game of craps of  claim 24 , wherein said singe number and said specified number of times are the same. 
     
     
         28 . The method for playing a proposition bet within a game of craps of  claim 25 , wherein said singe number and said specified number of times are the same. 
     
     
         29 . The method for playing a proposition bet within a game of craps of  claim 22 , wherein the proposition bet of said second wagering area does not provide for an intermediate payout. 
     
     
         30 . The method for playing a proposition bet within a game of craps of  claim 22 , wherein said tracking indicia is located adjacent to said repeater wagering area for tracking the progress toward matching the predefined set of one or more numbers the specified number of times. 
     
     
         31 . The method for playing a proposition bet within a game of craps of  claim 22 , wherein said tracking indicia are lights operated by an electronic controller.