I tried to teach my wife how to play while she watched me play and she never got it. Then I told her to put some money on the table and make some bets, see where the money goes and she was able to learn how to play very quickly. I or we were playing the pass line and come with odds downtown at a small casino for .25 and had a great time. Someone said stand next to the dealer and tip them right away. I could not agree more. Craps is a team game and you want the dealers on your team. Tell them what you want to do and stay away from the middle.