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Wheel of Fun
Introduction
Wheel of Fun is a simple wheel-based game. There are 24 spots on the wheel and the player may choose how many to bet on.
Rules
- The game uses a wheel with 24 positions, numbered 1 to 24.
- The player may choose how many numbers to bet on, from 4 to 20, in groups of 2.
- Winning numbers will be highlighted on the wheel, according to the number chosen. The player may not pick the specific numbers.
- The wheel will be spun and stop in one of the numbers.
- If the wheel stops in one of the winning numbers, then the player wins according to the total of potential winning numbers, as follows:
- 4 numbers -- 5.88 for 1
- 6 numbers -- 3.92 for 1
- 8 numbers -- 2.94 for 1
- 10 numbers -- 2.35 for 1
- 12 numbers -- 1.96 for 1
- 14 numbers -- 1.68 for 1
- 16 numbers -- 1.47 for 1
- 20 numbers -- 1.18 for 1
Analysis
The following table shows the probability of winning and expected return by the number of winning numbers.
Wheel of Fun Analysis
Winning Numbers |
Pays | Probability Winning |
Return |
---|---|---|---|
4 | 5.88 | 16.67% | 98.00% |
6 | 3.92 | 25.00% | 98.00% |
8 | 2.94 | 33.33% | 98.00% |
10 | 2.35 | 41.67% | 97.92% |
12 | 1.96 | 50.00% | 98.00% |
14 | 1.68 | 58.33% | 98.00% |
16 | 1.47 | 66.67% | 98.00% |
20 | 1.18 | 83.33% | 98.33% |
Strategy
I recommend picking 20 winnings numbers, where the expected return is at a maximum of 98.33%, if you must play at all.
External Links
- Play for fun at the FunFair corporate web site.