The demo uses virtual coins with no cash value. A manual refill while idle sets the balance to exactly 1000. Data persists in local storage.
Game Mechanics: Row No 101
The game uses a four-by-four board with a selected mine count. Boards are drawn uniformly from all legal configurations satisfying the constraint: no row contains the contiguous pattern 101. This defines an exact finite board support.
- Support & Probability: Draws are uniform over this support, not all unconstrained boards. Safe reveals filter the support.
- Gross Quote: After any safe path, the gross cashout is calculated as 0.96 × captured stake × initial support size / current compatible support size.
- Disabled Cells: Cells with zero conditional safe probability are disabled. Cells whose safe quote would exceed 1000 times the stake are also disabled.
- Auto-Banking: When no eligible reveal remains, the current quote is automatically banked. The 1000x cap is enforced per transition.
What Philippine Players Should Check
When using V78 from the Philippines, remember that this is an independent demo site. It does not process real money transactions. You should check if V78 officially supports local payment methods like GCash and Maya for real-money play, as these are commonly used by Filipino users. Also, verify if V78 holds a license from PAGCOR, the national regulator, to ensure it is a trusted operator.
For safety, always check the operator's official channels for the latest terms. Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication if available. Keep your device updated to prevent security issues. Since this demo uses virtual coins, you are not risking your Philippine peso (PHP) here. Always gamble responsibly and ensure you are of legal age.
- Check if GCash or Maya are supported for real deposits.
- Verify PAGCOR licensing status on the operator's site.
- Use local currency (PHP) for reference when playing real money games.
Controls and Modes
The demo offers specific controls and modes:
- Board Size: Four-by-four grid.
- Mine Counts: Choices are restricted to the exact nonempty support configurations in the source.
- Banking: Manual bank becomes available only after at least one safe reveal.
- Refill: No auto queue. Manual idle-only refill is available.
- State: Captured stake and mine count are locked throughout the round. Sound remains available.
Payout and Settlement
Settlement follows the mathematical rules of the game:
- Mine Hit: Returns zero gross.
- Safe Reveal: Updates the gross quote based on the reduced support size.
- Cap Guard: Transitions exceeding 1000x stake are disabled before a reveal.
- End of Round: Ends on manual bank, all safe cells revealed, or no eligible cell remaining.
Mathematical Evidence
Simulation measurements support the mathematical model but do not replace it. The exact gross RTP is 0.96 across modes.
| Mines | Policy | Exact RTP | Measured RTP | Surviving Boards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0.96 | 96.0876 | 371 |
| 3 | 1 | 0.96 | 95.8813 | 226 |
| 3 | 2 | 0.96 | 95.8808 | 298 |
| 3 | 3 | 0.96 | 95.9713 | 184 |
| 3 | 4 | 0.96 | 96.2458 | 122 |
| 3 | 5 | 0.96 | 96.5261 | 1 |
| 4 | 0 | 0.96 | 95.9767 | 921 |
| 4 | 1 | 0.96 | 95.9121 | 457 |
| 4 | 2 | 0.96 | 96.0008 | 683 |
| 4 | 3 | 0.96 | 96.1421 | 357 |
| 4 | 4 | 0.96 | 96.0471 | 175 |
| 4 | 5 | 0.96 | 95.9306 | 5 |
| 5 | 0 | 0.96 | 96.0654 | 1625 |
| 5 | 1 | 0.96 | 95.9632 | 651 |
| 5 | 2 | 0.96 | 96.0952 | 1108 |
| 5 | 3 | 0.96 | 95.9801 | 492 |
| 5 | 4 | 0.96 | 96.3329 | 155 |
| 5 | 5 | 0.96 | 95.8531 | 6 |
Wallet and Persistence
The demo wallet operates locally:
- Initial Balance: 1000 virtual coins.
- Refill Rule: Manual refill while idle sets the balance to exactly 1000. It preserves fractional carry.
- Restoration: Eligible when balance is below 10 and the user is idle.
- Persistence: Settled balance and fractional carry persist locally. Fractional carry persists across settlement, refill, and reload.
- Unfinished Round: Reloading during an active round ends it without refund or resume.
Privacy and Storage
Observed data handling:
- Storage: Source uses browser localStorage for settled demo balance and fractional carry. This does not establish anonymity or exclude other processing.
- Third Parties: The template declares a Google Fonts stylesheet. Actual browser request capture is pending; this is not a claim that other requests or processing are absent.
- Account: No account or payment controls in the demo do not prove that no personal data are processed.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to download an app to play?
No. This browser demo needs no installation and no app is verified. It runs directly in your browser.
How does the refill work?
A manual refill while idle sets the integer wallet to exactly 1000 and preserves fractional carry. It does not add coins or automatically replenish.
Is my data anonymous?
The demo uses local storage for balance and carry. This does not establish anonymity or exclude other processing. Clearing cached files may leave local storage.
Is V78 licensed in the Philippines?
Check the operator's official website for PAGCOR licensing details, as this demo site is independent and does not confirm V78's local regulatory status.
Can I use GCash or Maya here?
This demo uses virtual coins, so no payment is needed. Check with V78 directly to see if they accept GCash or Maya for real-money play.