Goblin Gambling - Help!

Dragonhelm · 11-08-2006, 09:47 PM

I read the Gambling guide in Irontoes East (NQ) and now I'm more confused than I was to start with!

I understand that you need to match between 2 and 6 numbers to win anything, but I don't understand how this works. In the guide it states that there are currently six two digit numbers, but there are only six one digit numbers when you play the game with a second row of random numbers above them.

On the occasions that I have won, some numbers have been highlighted in green but I can't see the connection between these two sets of numbers and the ones you need to win.

Can anyone explain it it simple terms please?

Thanks!

Illyakuran · 11-09-2006, 12:15 AM

You want the numbers in the top row (random) to match the numbers in the bottom row (static). If all of the random numbers in the top row happen to match all of the static numbers in the bottom row you win the whole kitty, if only some of the numbers in the two rows match you win a lesser amount (most commonly 10sp). The examinable book near the goblin will show what the total pot is and what the prizes are for partial matches.

I dont know what the odds of winning the whole pot is but you probably have better odds of being attacked by a shark.

Rokjin · 11-09-2006, 01:46 AM

If it's the standard 6/49 arrangement.. 6 numbers, 49 possiblities, order doesn't matter, then it's 1 in 14 million roughly..

So, at 10 silver a pop, you'd need to spend 14,000 plat to be guaranteed a win.. in theory...

Message Edited by Rokjin on 11-08-2006 12:47 PM

Illyakuran · 11-09-2006, 03:53 AM

Your odds of being attacked by a shark in the United States are roughly 1 in 8 million...

That being said, you do have a chance of winning.

Hukklebuk · 11-09-2006, 05:34 AM

Illyakuran wrote:

You want the numbers in the top row (random) to match the numbers in the bottom row (static). If all of the random numbers in the top row happen to match all of the static numbers in the bottom row you win the whole kitty, if only some of the numbers in the two rows match you win a lesser amount (most commonly 10sp). The examinable book near the goblin will show what the total pot is and what the prizes are for partial matches.

I dont know what the odds of winning the whole pot is but you probably have better odds of being attacked by a shark.

on land no less

11-08-2006, 09:47 PM	#1
Dragonhelm Loremaster Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 53	I read the Gambling guide in Irontoes East (NQ) and now I'm more confused than I was to start with! I understand that you need to match between 2 and 6 numbers to win anything, but I don't understand how this works. In the guide it states that there are currently six two digit numbers, but there are only six one digit numbers when you play the game with a second row of random numbers above them. On the occasions that I have won, some numbers have been highlighted in green but I can't see the connection between these two sets of numbers and the ones you need to win. Can anyone explain it it simple terms please? Thanks! __________________ Raeluna Solaran 67 Monk/75 Jeweller Undead Guild Runnyeye

11-09-2006, 12:15 AM	#2
Illyakuran Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 235	You want the numbers in the top row (random) to match the numbers in the bottom row (static). If all of the random numbers in the top row happen to match all of the static numbers in the bottom row you win the whole kitty, if only some of the numbers in the two rows match you win a lesser amount (most commonly 10sp). The examinable book near the goblin will show what the total pot is and what the prizes are for partial matches. I dont know what the odds of winning the whole pot is but you probably have better odds of being attacked by a shark. __________________

11-09-2006, 01:46 AM	#3
Rokjin Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 511	If it's the standard 6/49 arrangement.. 6 numbers, 49 possiblities, order doesn't matter, then it's 1 in 14 million roughly.. So, at 10 silver a pop, you'd need to spend 14,000 plat to be guaranteed a win.. in theory... Message Edited by Rokjin on 11-08-2006 12:47 PM __________________ Braznak, Swashy of Venekor, Darkshine Initiative Leanan Sidhe, Retired, Venekor Rokkah Shineteeths, Retired, Antonia Bayle

11-09-2006, 03:53 AM	#4
Illyakuran Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 235	Your odds of being attacked by a shark in the United States are roughly 1 in 8 million... That being said, you do have a chance of winning. __________________

11-09-2006, 05:34 AM	#5
Hukklebuk Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 229	Illyakuran wrote: You want the numbers in the top row (random) to match the numbers in the bottom row (static). If all of the random numbers in the top row happen to match all of the static numbers in the bottom row you win the whole kitty, if only some of the numbers in the two rows match you win a lesser amount (most commonly 10sp). The examinable book near the goblin will show what the total pot is and what the prizes are for partial matches. I dont know what the odds of winning the whole pot is but you probably have better odds of being attacked by a shark. on land no less __________________ Lost............