Roulette might seem a simple game without much room for changes.
However, they keep showing up, proving that there’s always possible to get that extra slice of fun from the traditional game.
In this guide, you’ll get to know:
- Which roulette variations exist.
- How do they differ from the original game.
- How to pick the right one.
What Are Roulette Variations?
Roulette is a game of zeroes – specifically, how many are etched around the wheel. This difference in roulette wheels was (almost) all anybody needed to define the variant of the game. European roulette has just one zero in 37 pockets, while American roulette versions add a double zero, for 38 pockets. It’s a slight difference, but one that makes it easier or harder, respectively, to win off a single number.
Now, an increasingly eclectic series of newcomers join the classic shape of the game online. These roulette variations include examples like Mini, Multiwheel, and Multi-ball roulette, as well as Auto Roulette and games that don’t bother adding zeroes at all. These change the rhythm of the game, tailoring it to different play styles.
Don’t worry, the rules are mostly the same. For instance, while a variant might add a mechanic from slots, like multipliers, you’ll still only need to pick your numbers and set the ball loose to start playing.
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What Roulette Variations Exist?
McLuck.com has plenty of roulette variations in our live casino catalog. Let’s introduce you to some of the different options available:
Mini Roulette
The size of the roulette wheel isn’t always the most welcoming sight to newcomers. Unless you know how to use the roulette racetrack and the table to your advantage, the chances of winning on a single number – a “straight up” play – can seem slim. Mini Roulette is your answer.
Mini Roulette has just 12 numbers plus a single zero, giving odds on a straight play of 7.7% (it’s usually around 2.7%). The payouts are lower, but you’ll get to play with a different playing structure. The dozen play is taken away. A variant of La Partage is in. This gives you half your play back if the ball lands in zero (1:1 plays).
Auto Roulette
Hi-tech in a classic way, Auto Roulette moves on its own. This roulette variation offers a continually spinning wheel, allowing for fast, no-nonsense casino gaming. Our version comes from developer ICONIC 21 and follows the European ruleset.
While the trend in table games is for live presenters, Auto Roulette doesn’t have one. However, you get the benefit of a wheel broadcast live from our television studios, so you’re assured an authentic roulette experience without leaving your home, 24 hours a day.
The biggest wins in Auto Roulette come from single-number plays, at 35:1!
Multi-Wheel Roulette
It takes a minute or more to complete a round of roulette. What if you could play on more than one wheel at once? Multi-Wheel Roulette takes the game to its logical extreme by letting players choose up to eight wheels to play on – all from a single table.
The game still runs at the same speed in this roulette variation, but you have multiple chances at winning your play. Again, Multi-Wheel Roulette uses the European ruleset, so there are 37 pockets. The wheels move independently, so you’ll get as many outcomes as there are wheels in play.
Multi-Ball Roulette
Multi-Ball Roulette is the twin of Multi-Wheel Roulette, only this time, players can choose how many silver balls seek a pocket. An equal play is required for each ball (this is done automatically as each ball is added). Try it with up to ten different balls!
As you might have noticed by now, Multi-Ball Roulette is another roulette variation that tries to squeeze as much action as possible into the shortest period. It’s based on European roulette, like the variants above.
No Zero Roulette
No Zero Roulette is a rarer style of the casino game that takes an axe to the wheel. The green zero and double-zero pockets are removed, which leaves the house at a distinct disadvantage (hence its rarity). As zero is usually a loss condition, its removal means each pocket has an equal chance of winning.
This roulette variation plays like any other version of the game, although with no zeroes, it’s neither an American nor European variant. Make your plays via the racetrack or table, and see where the ball lands when the wheel stops (if you can find a casino that has it).
How to Choose The Right Variation
There’s no right or wrong version of roulette to play. Ultimately, the one you pick will depend on your personality and how patient you are with the experience. Standard roulette might seem more unappealing once you’ve played with eight wheels (or ten balls) in a roulette variation, for example. Though, the best advice is to try them out for yourself and see which one sticks.
Newcomers to the hobby might fare better with slower, more traditional types of roulette, such as European and American games and, as mentioned earlier, Mini Roulette.
No Zero Roulette is ideal for beginners, too, as it has such a friendly house edge – zero. Then, when you are ready you can graduate to more wheels and balls, as long as you are comfortable with roulette in its original form.
Look out for roulette offers in our promotions section or via our social media channels. These might help introduce you to a new roulette variation or make your gold coins go further in your favorite lobbies.
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Conclusion
Balls, wheels, zeroes – roulette is a much more diverse experience than it might initially seem. As developers and casinos compete against each other, more roulette variations arise, keeping the game alive more than a century after it first appeared.
Discover all the roulette variations available at McLuck.com in our live casino section, with the help of this and other social casino guides on our blog.
