Super Rally Championship Hi Lo

Introduction

Super Rally Championship Hi Lo is a game of numbers brought to you by 1x2 Gaming . The goal is to predict whether a randomly drawn number between 1 and 14 will be higher or lower than the one that came before. If a player correctly predicts 20 times in a row, they cross the finish line.

Rules

1. The game commences with the player placing a wager.
2. A random number from 1 to 14 will then be selected.
3. Players must decide if the next random number, also pulled from the same range, will be higher or lower. If there’s a tie, it counts as a loss.
4. When a player guesses correctly, they receive payouts based on the initial number, regardless of whether they guessed high or low, according to the pay table provided.
5. If a player's guess is incorrect, they forfeit their wager and the game concludes.
6. Following each successful guess, players have the option to either withdraw or continue playing. If they opt to continue, they jeopardize both their original bet and any winnings they've accumulated so far.
7. After achieving seven correct guesses, players are rewarded with a bonus amounting to 10% of their current winnings.
8. With 13 successful guesses, players receive a bonus equal to 20% of their current winnings.
9. Upon reaching 20 correct guesses, a player earns a 30% bonus on their current winnings, signaling the end of the game.
10. At the game's start, players are permitted three 'shuffles' and can gain an additional six as they progress. At the beginning or after a win, a player may opt to redraw the last random number. For instance, if the drawn number is 7 or 8, which could complicate advancing, the player might choose to use a shuffle. Importantly, this shuffle doesn't alter previous outcomes.

The table below indicates the payouts for each correct guess. All winnings are calculated on a 'for one' basis, meaning they include the return of the original wager.

Strategy

Players should aim to reach the race's conclusion or lose in pursuit. Since the expected return per pick is consistently 95%, it makes no difference whether players guess high or low. 'Shuffling' neither aids nor hinders their chances.

Analysis

Before applying the bonuses of 10%, 20%, and 30%, the anticipated return for each decision stands at 95%, translating to a house edge of 5%. When these bonuses are taken into account, the overall return on the game depends on the player's individual objectives, as detailed below:

• Quit before seven wins: 95%.
• Quit at seven wins: 96.30%.
• Quit at 13 wins: 97.05%.
• Quit at 20 wins: 97.60%.

Written by: Michael Shackleford