Millionaire Fan Tan
How to Play
Fan Tan is one of the oldest gambling games in the world, originating in China centuries ago. The idea is beautifully simple: a random number of beads is counted out, divided into groups of four, and you bet on how many are left over - a remainder of 1, 2, 3, or 4. No special knowledge required, just pick your number and find out.
- Choose a number from 1 to 4. This is the remainder you're betting on when the bead count is divided by four.
- Set your bet amount and place your Fan bet on your chosen number.
- Optionally place additional bets: Kwok covers two adjacent numbers for 1:1 pay, Nga Tan covers two non-adjacent numbers also for 1:1, and Nim gives you a more complex split payout across two numbers.
- The game calculates a random bead count and divides it by four.
- If the remainder matches your Fan bet, you win 3:1 - three times your stake back plus your original bet.
- Winning Kwok or Nga Tan bets pay even money. Nim pays based on the specific remainder outcome according to the Nim payout table.
Betting Options
Pick a number, or a pair. The game draws 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Bets
| Bet | Payout | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Single number | 3:1 | Pick exactly. 1 in 4 chance. |
| Corner (two numbers) | 1:1 | Two adjacent picks. |
| Odd / Even | 1:1 | Straightforward bet. |
Millionaire Mode
| Bet | Payout | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Bead | $1,000,000 | Free to enable. Payouts trim 10%. Every round can trigger the Golden Bead for the Precision Challenge. |
Millionaire Mode, Win $1,000,000
Turn Millionaire Mode on and a Golden Bead can trigger the bonus. It is free to switch on; there is no extra fee per round.
While it is on, standard wins pay at 90% of the off-mode rate. That margin is what funds the jackpot shot, and the game itself plays exactly the same.
The in-game Millionaire Mode panel shows how the Golden Bead trigger works. The $1,000,000 jackpot is pre-funded and paid in full when you win it.
No meter to fill. Every triggered round is a real shot at the million.
Controls and Settings
Gear for settings, hotkeys for speed.
Settings
- Sound on or off.
- Effects celebration visuals.
- Voices character lines on wins.
- Voice Pack pick a character.
- Instant Bet skip animation.
- Speed Slow / Normal / Fast.
- Show Tips hover help.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Space | Roll. |
| C / R / U | Clear / Rebet / Undo. |
| M / I | Mute / Instant Bet. |
| 1-5 | Batch rolls. |
| ,./ | Speed. |
Manual and Auto Play
Manual or quick-roll batches.
Manual
Place bets, press Roll.
Auto
Keys 1-5 fire 5, 10, 25, 50, or 100 rolls.
Stop conditions:
- Count reached.
- Stop pressed.
- Error.
Replay Your Games
Your own replays
Rounds in your history. Click to replay.
Shared replays
Share any round publicly.
What gets reproduced
Same result. Balance untouched.
Tips & Tricks
Fan Tan is a game of pure chance - all four remainder numbers have exactly equal probability, so there's no pattern or strategy that changes which number comes up. Pick whichever number feels right and enjoy the simplicity of the game.
If you want more frequent wins with smaller payouts, Kwok and Nga Tan bets cover two numbers at once for even money. This halves the payout compared to a Fan bet but roughly doubles the frequency of wins. It's a lower-variance option for players who prefer steadier returns.
The house keeps just 3.75 cents per dollar on average, keeping your balance steady over time compared to higher-edge games.
Set a session budget and stick to flat bets throughout. Fan Tan is a rhythmic, meditative game by nature - its historical players found it calming rather than high-tension. Play it in that spirit and you'll enjoy it more than if you chase big wins aggressively.
Is It Fair?
Fan Tan is provably fair - the bead count that determines your result is generated by a sealed cryptographic process before each round. The server commits to a secret at the start of your session and you can verify it hasn't changed. After playing, the secret is revealed and you can check every round result using free online tools.
The mathematics behind Fan Tan's provably fair system is particularly transparent: a random number is generated, divided by four, and the remainder is the result. Every step of that process is auditable from the published derivation formula. Rotate your client seed at any time to start a fresh verifiable session.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Millionaire Fan Tan?
Millionaire Fan Tan is a crypto version of one of the oldest gambling games in history - an ancient Chinese game where you bet on the remainder when a pile of beads is divided into groups of four. Pick a number from 1 to 4, and if the count leaves that many over, you win 3:1.
Can I really win $1,000,000 playing Millionaire Fan Tan?
Yes. Turn on Millionaire Mode and a Golden Bead can trigger the bonus. It is free to enable, with no extra fee per round, and standard wins pay at 90% of the off-mode rate while it is on. The $1,000,000 prize is pre-funded and paid in full when won.
Is Millionaire Fan Tan rigged?
Fan Tan is provably fair. The game generates a random number using sealed cryptography, divides it by four, and the remainder is your result. Every step is auditable after the session. The server can't change the outcome after committing to its seed, and free verification tools let you check every round yourself.
Can I play Millionaire Fan Tan with crypto?
BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT and BNB all work. Your crypto deposit is credited to the account as USD - that is the balance you play Millionaire Fan Tan with, and the same balance any winnings sit in. When you withdraw, you pick the wallet and the cash-out is sent on-chain.
Any tips for playing Millionaire Fan Tan?
All four numbers are equally likely, so pick any one you like. If you want more frequent wins with smaller payouts, Kwok bets cover two numbers at 1:1 - useful if you prefer steadier action. How Millionaire Mode's jackpot trigger works for Fan Tan is shown in the in-game Millionaire Mode panel.
