All Tall Small is a craps side bet based on rolling groups of numbers before a seven appears. “Small” usually means the low box numbers, “Tall” means the high box numbers, and “All” means completing the full required set. The bet is separate from the main craps wagers.
Plain Talk
All Tall Small gives the table a checklist. Each qualifying number rolled gets marked. If the shooter rolls all the required numbers in a group before rolling a seven, that part of the side bet pays.
It can make the whole table loud because everyone can see the board filling in. But the fun display does not remove the house edge.
| Bet part | Plain-English meaning | Typical number idea | What stops it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | Low required numbers | Usually 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Seven before completion |
| Tall | High required numbers | Usually 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Seven before completion |
| All | Full required number set | Small and Tall combined | Seven before completion |
| Seven | Reset/losing event | Ends the attempt | Clears the board |
Where You See It
You see All Tall Small on craps layouts with a dedicated bonus area and tracking display. It may be printed as “All Small, All Tall, All or Nothing at All” depending on the casino or game version.
The Wizard of Odds All Tall Small page gives useful math examples for common paytables. The game must also follow approved table-game rules, internal controls, and surveillance standards in regulated markets such as those overseen by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Why It Matters
All Tall Small matters because it changes how players watch craps. Instead of only caring about the point, players start cheering every qualifying number.
That can be fun. It can also lead players to make repeated bonus bets without noticing how much side-bet action they are adding to the session.
Example
You bet $5 on Small, $5 on Tall, and $5 on All. The shooter rolls 2, 3, 5, 4, and 6 before rolling a seven. The Small part may pay because the low group was completed.
If the shooter had rolled a seven before completing the group, that part would lose. The main craps bets are settled under their own rules.
From the Casino Side:
From the casino side, All Tall Small is powerful because it builds shared table attention. Players watch the same board and react together. That creates energy without changing the base craps rules.
The operational side is tracking accuracy. Dealers must mark numbers properly, reset at the correct time, and settle the correct portions of the bet. Floor supervisors care about clean procedure because disputes can happen when several players are watching the same bonus board.
Common Misunderstanding
Players often think All Tall Small is “almost there” once many numbers are marked. That feeling is real, but the seven still wipes out the attempt before completion.
The near-complete board can create pressure to keep betting. That is emotion, not improved odds. If this term describes a pattern that is pulling you into bigger or repeated bets, the smart move is not a better system. It is a pause.
Hard Truth
All Tall Small is exciting because the board fills slowly. The casino edge lives in the number that clears the board.
Related Terms
| Term | Difference | Best page to read next |
|---|---|---|
| Craps | The base dice game | Craps |
| Seven Out | Ends many craps sequences | Seven Out |
| Fire Bet | Bonus based on multiple points made | Fire Bet |
| Side Bet | General optional side wager | Side Bet |
| Variance | Swinginess of results | Variance |
FAQ
Is All Tall Small part of basic craps?
No. It is a bonus side bet, not a core craps wager like pass line, come, odds, or place bets.
What does “All” mean?
It usually means completing both the small and tall number groups before a seven appears.
Does the point matter for All Tall Small?
Not directly. The bet tracks qualifying numbers, not whether the shooter makes the point.
Why does the bet feel so exciting?
Because the table can see progress. Every marked number makes the board look closer to a payout.
Is a nearly completed board a reason to bet more?
No. A nearly completed board is not proof that the remaining number is due.
Deeper Insight
All Tall Small is a psychology-heavy side bet. It gives players visible progress, which can feel like control. But dice results do not owe the board a finish.
Formula / Calculation
| Metric | Formula | Plain-English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus action | All Tall Small Bets × Shooter Attempts | Total side-bet money risked |
| Expected loss | Bonus Action × House Edge | Long-run cost of the side bet |
| Session cost | Average Side Bet × Number of Attempts | How small bets stack up |
Formula Explanation in Plain English
The bet may be fun as entertainment, but the price is paid through repeated attempts. A few dollars on each part can quickly become a meaningful amount of extra action over a long craps session.
Related Reading
Start with Craps, then read Seven Out, Fire Bet, Side Bet, and Variance. For the player-risk angle, see Why Are Side Bets So Bad? and Responsible Gambling.