Boxcars (12)
Boxcars is a one-roll bet on the 12, the pair of sixes, paying 30:1. It is the mirror image of snake eyes: a 12 rolls one way out of 36, hits rarely, and pays big. The true odds are 35:1, so the 30:1 payout gives the house a 13.89% edge.
13.89% edge, the same long-shot math as snake eyes.
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How to place it
Toss a chip to the center and call 'boxcars' or 'midnight.' The stickman books the one-roll bet.
Also called: midnight, twelve, craps 12.
Frequently asked questions
Why is a 12 called boxcars?
The two sixes lined up look like the wheels of a train's boxcars. Dealers also call it 'midnight.'
How much does boxcars pay?
Usually 30:1, though some tables pay 31:1 or 33:1. Even at 30:1 the bet trails the true 35:1 odds, leaving a 13.89% edge.
Is boxcars better than snake eyes?
They are identical in math. Both roll one way out of 36 and pay 30:1 for a 13.89% edge. Neither is a good bet.