Best Overall
GSE 70 x 35 Craps Tabletop Layout Mat
Key details
- Weight
- 5.8 lb
- Backing
- Non-slip rubber, herringbone texture
- Included
- Mat and carrying bag
- Layout Size
- 70 x 35 in
Rolled out across a polished dining table, this is the mat that stopped moving. The herringbone rubber underside grips firmly enough that we stopped noticing it mid-game, and the top has just enough texture that dice settle where they land instead of skidding past the come box. At 70 by 35 inches it reads as a real craps layout rather than a poster of one, with room for a shooter at one end and four or five bettors around the boxes without anyone reaching across a throw.
What earns it the top spot is how well the details survive repeated set-up and tear-down. The layout is sublimated into the surface, so the numbers and boxes are not sitting on top of the material waiting to crack along a fold, and the edges are stitched to keep the layers from separating. That combination is why it is the one we suggest first to anyone building a home table: it behaves like equipment rather than a party decoration.
At 5.8 pounds it rolls back into its bag without a fight, light enough to carry to a friend's place and heavy enough to feel substantial once it is down. Spills wipe off the smooth top with a dry cloth, which matters more than it sounds once four people are leaning over the table with drinks in hand.
Pros
- Rubber backing holds a smooth table
- Full 70 x 35 casino-style layout
- Print will not crack along folds
- Rolls into the included bag at 5.8 pounds
Cons
- Dice and ON/OFF puck are not included
- Wants a table close to 70 by 35 inches
Our pick for most home games: a full-size layout that stays planted on a smooth table and rolls back into its bag when the night ends.