Mini Roulette is a fully functioning game of chance that is very similar to American or European Roulette. The main differences are found in the size of the wheel, the number of slots on the wheel, your odds for winning and the amount of payouts for various bets.

The wheel

The mini Roulette wheel has just twelve numbered slots plus a zero slot. You can bet on any number or combination of numbers on the board, just like in traditional Roulette, including betting on blacks, reds, odds or evens. However the payouts differ from the larger game. The even money payouts for odds, evens, reds and blacks are the same as well as the ranges 1 to 6, 4 to 9 and 7 to 12. Any normal 2 to 1 payouts (in European or American Roulette) pay 3 to 1 in mini roulette and straight bets pay out at 11 to 1.

Better payouts?

According to articles found online mini Roulette has an advantage over the traditional methods of play because there is no maximum limit to the amount you can bet during the game. This means that if you are on a winning streak you can really push the boundaries on what you can hope to win on each game. Because the wheel has so few numbers it is also possible to cover a higher percentage of the numbers per game thereby increasing your possible payout.

The friendly game

Mini Roulette online is also one of the friendliest forms of Roulette available. If you enjoy meeting people online, chatting in forums or sharing your gaming experiences then mini Roulette should be a popular choice for you. There is no reasons given online as to why players of mini Roulette appear friendlier than those in other games - maybe it is because the game doesn't appear as "grown up" as its loftier cousins, European and American Roulette, or maybe it is because players feel it is easier to win when playing mini Roulette than the other versions - that would make any body happier don't you think?

How to choose a game

As with other forms of Roulette it is a good idea to find a site that offers free mini Roulette for you to try out the game. If you have played the other versions of Roulette you may notice that the strategies you employ to win on the bigger versions might not be as effective on the smaller wheel and board and so you too might benefit from playing a few free games.

One of the positive facts about all forms of Roulette is that Lady Luck does have a part to play in your eventual outcome. You do not need to be a skilled professional to play the game, and regardless of which version you prefer to play, you have as much chance as anybody else to have either a really good day, or not. If you are new to the game watch how other people (preferably winners) place their bets - are they betting on single numbers for example or do they go for more of a spread? Also keep an eye on the amount of payout the table is paying for various bets because this does vary according to the type of Roulette you are playing.