Mini Roulette is a simplified version of roulette. In this version, the game is played using a roulette wheel with just 13 slots, featuring the numbers 1 to 12 along with a single zero. This makes it more likely for players to win on most bets, while also reducing the payouts for those same bets.
Game rules mini roulette
In mini roulette, the roulette machine has 13 numbers, but in the standard version there are 37 (out of 38) numbers in total. It has the numbers 1 through 12 and the value zero (0).
Numbers
In mini roulette, the wheel has only 13 numbers, as opposed to 37 (or 38) numbers in the standard version. The roulette wheel has the numbers 1 to 12 and a zero (0).
Betting Options mini
Due to the reduced number of numbers, betting options have changed. Less complex bets such as single bets on numbers, even/even and red/black are also usually possible.
Bonuses
Since the number of numbers is small and the probability of winning is high, the bonuses are adjusted frequently. For example, the payout for a single bet is usually lower than the standard variant of roulette.
House edge mini roulette
The house edge on mini roulette is usually higher than on the standard version because there is only one zero and the player has a higher chance of winning.
Ease of Play
Mini Roulette is sometimes seen as the more accessible version, especially for beginners, due to the smaller number of numbers and simplified betting options.
Mini Roulette is essentially played like any other roulette game. Before each spin players will have the option to wager on a number of different possible bets. These range from betting on single numbers to several different combinations of numbers at the same time. Each bet has its own unique payouts, which are described below. At the end of each spin losing wagers are collected and winning bets are paid out, after which you may make new bets for the next spin.
One area in which Mini Roulette is unique from other roulette games is the way zero results are handled. If a player has made a bet that does not cover the zero and the ball lands on the zero on that spin, players will only lose half of their bets. This is similar to the “en prison” rule in some European roulette games, with the added benefit that it applies to all bets, rather than just even money wagers.
Betting options mini roulette
The following list gives a full explanation of the bets in Mini Roulette:
Single Number/Straight Up
This bet is made on any one number on the roulette board and can be made by placing a bet directly on that number. If that number is the winner on the next spin, this bet will pay 11-1.
Split
This bet is made on any two adjacent numbers on the roulette wheel and is made by placing a bet on the line between those two numbers. This bet pays 5-1 if either of the numbers is the winning number on the next spin.
Street
This bet is made on any row of three numbers on the board and can be made by placing your chips on the edge of that line. If any of the three numbers win on the next spin, this bet pays 3-1.
Square/Corner
This bet covers four numbers in a square pattern on the board and can be made by placing chips on the corner intersecting the four numbers.
If any of the four numbers wins on the next spin, this bet pays 2-1.
Column
This bet covers a full column of four numbers on the board and can be made by placing chips on the square at the top of the appropriate column. If any number in the column wins on the next spin, this bet pays 2-1.
Half Dozen
This bet covers one of three ranges of six numbers: 1-6, 4-9, or 7-12. If any number in that range wins on the next spin, this bet pays even money.
Odd/Even
This bet covers all odd or even numbers on the wheel, respectively. If an appropriate number wins on the next spin, this bet pays even money. Red/Black: This bet covers all numbers of the appropriate color on the wheel (six red, six black). If a number with a pocket of the correct color wins on the next spin, this bet pays even money.
Pay out mini roulette
As in American and European roulette games, most bets in Mini Roulette pay out at odds that would be perfectly fair if not for the presence of the zero on the wheel. The house edge is lessened further by the fact that all bets that do not win when a zero hits will have half of their losses returned in the case that the ball lands on zero. The house edge on most bets in Mini Roulette is 3.85%, this is less than in American roulette but more than on European roulette.
Red – Black – Green – Total
Mini Roulette 6 – 6 – 1 – 13
European Roulette 18 – 18 – 1 – 37
American Roulette 18 – 18 – 2 – 38
This edge is consistent on all bets, with the exception of any bet that involves the zero. Since these bets never gain the benefit of receiving half of their losses returned, the house bets on these wagers is 7.69%. With that in mind, it is best to avoid all bets on zero in Mini Roulette.