The game uses four specific target modes. The expected gross return under the optimal policy is 96%, though this is an average over many innings, not a guarantee for every session.
Gameplay Mechanics and Scoring
An innings consists of exactly six deliveries. You have a maximum of two wickets. Positive outcomes credit normal runs, but dot balls trigger a specific penalty.
- Dot Ball Penalty: Every second consecutive dot removes three credited runs from your total, floored at zero. This also resets the dot counter.
- Counter Reset: A positive outcome or a wicket resets the dot counter.
- Wickets: A wicket costs one wicket. A second wicket results in an immediate loss.
- Settlement: Unless the second wicket falls, the innings settles only after the completed sixth ball. Reaching the target score earlier does not settle the round immediately.
Shot Charts and Probabilities
The game uses four published integer-weight shot charts. The outcomes are defined as 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and W (Wicket).
- Chart Entries: The published chart entries are exact integer percentages in outcome order (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, W).
- Random Sampling: The engine uses unbiased 32-bit rejection into 100 equally likely chart units.
- Optimal Play: The coach displays one optimal next action. Ties use the published shot order. This game has no unlock-token control.
Mathematical Evidence and RTP
Exact dynamic programming prices the selected target. The price is calculated as 0.96 divided by its initial optimal success probability. The 96% figure represents the expected gross return under the optimal policy, not a win percentage.
| Target | Optimal Success Probability | Expected Gross Return | Measured Gross Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0.7835204659440002 | 96% | 95.977153% |
| 12 | 0.5795584530620002 | 96% | 96.043655% |
| 16 | 0.35191471595000007 | 96% | 96.052454% |
| 20 | 0.16211871519799997 | 96% | 95.981220% |
Simulation measurements are supporting sample observations, not the mathematical payout law.
Controls and Modes
The demo supports specific controls and modes:
- Stakes: One active whole-innings stake: 10, 20, 50, or 100.
- Features: No Auto, no cash-out, and no extension.
- Display: The winning multiplier is fixed before the first ball.
- Busy State: Stake, mode, and refill are locked during active play. Sound remains available. Cricket shot choice remains available between deliveries.
Virtual Wallet and Persistence
The wallet state is managed locally in this guide's demo.
- Initial Balance: 1000.
- Refill: An idle low-balance refill sets the balance to exactly 1000. This is a manual-set action eligible while idle, triggered when balance is below 10.
- Fractional Carry: Fractional changes persist through settlement, manual refill, and reload.
- Settled Balance: The local settled balance, including zero, persists.
- Unfinished Reload: An unfinished round ends without refund or resume. It does not carry over to the next load.
Privacy and Storage
This demo operates independently.
- Storage: Game source uses localStorage for settled balance and fractional carry. This does not establish anonymity or exclude other processing.
- Third Parties: Template declares Google Fonts stylesheet; actual full-site network capture remains pending.
- Account/Payment: There is no demo account flow and no demo payment flow.
Frequently asked questions
How is the dot ball penalty calculated?
Every second consecutive dot removes three credited runs from your total. This value is floored at zero. The dot counter resets after this penalty is applied.
What happens if I reach the target before 6 balls?
Reaching a target earlier does not settle the innings. Settlement requires the completed sixth ball, unless the second wicket falls.
What is the difference between Expected RTP and Measured RTP?
Expected RTP (96%) is the theoretical gross return under the optimal policy derived from exact dynamic programming. Measured RTP is a sample observation from simulation (e.g., 95.977153%) and is not the mathematical law.
Can I cash out or auto-play in this demo?
No. The demo has no Auto, no cash-out, and no extension features.
Does the fractional coin balance persist after a refill?
Yes. Fractional carry persists through settlement, manual refill, and reload.
What happens if I refresh the page during a round?
An unfinished round ends without refund or resume. The fractional change persists, but the specific round state is lost.
How is the optimal shot determined?
The coach displays one optimal next action based on the current state. In case of ties, the published shot order is used.
What are the available stake levels?
The active whole-innings stakes are 10, 20, 50, and 100.
Is the winning multiplier fixed?
Yes, the displayed winning multiplier is fixed before the first ball is drawn.
How is random sampling performed?
Random sampling uses unbiased 32-bit rejection into 100 equally likely chart units.
What storage does the demo use?
The game source uses localStorage for settled balance and fractional carry. This is local to your browser and does not imply anonymity or exclude other processing.
What is the eligibility for the free refill?
The refill sets the balance to 1000 when the game is idle and the balance falls below 10.
