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High-Low & Limbo Guide: Understanding the Odds

Master High-Low and Limbo games with our complete guide. Learn how multipliers work, understand the math, and develop winning strategies.

By MPlay Team • January 7, 2026

High-Low (also called Hi-Lo or Limbo) is a prediction game where you bet whether an outcome will be higher or lower than a target. Simple concept, deep strategy. Here's everything you need to know.

MPlay High-Low game interface showing prediction options — Set your target and predict whether the result will be higher or lower

How High-Low Works

Set a target multiplier (e.g., 2.0x)
Predict Higher or Lower
A random result is generated
If your prediction is correct, you win based on the odds

ℹ️ The Trade-Off

Higher targets = higher payouts but lower win probability. Lower targets = lower payouts but higher win probability.

Limbo Variation

Limbo is a variant where you only bet "Lower"—you set a target and win if the result is below it:

Target	Win Probability	Payout
1.1x	90.0%	1.1x
1.5x	66.0%	1.5x
2.0x	49.5%	2.0x
5.0x	19.8%	5.0x
10.0x	9.9%	10.0x
100.0x	0.99%	100.0x

Understanding the Math

The game is designed so that your expected value is slightly negative (house edge). The formula:

Win Probability = (100 - House Edge) / Target Multiplier

For a 1% house edge and 2.0x target:

Win Probability = 99% / 2.0 = 49.5%

💡 RTP Calculation

With 1% house edge, RTP is 99%. This is excellent compared to most casino games.

Strategy 1: Conservative (Low Risk)

Target: 1.1x - 1.5x

Win rate: 65-90%
Small, consistent profits
Grind approach

Best for: Long sessions, risk-averse players, recovering from losses.

Strategy 2: Moderate (Balanced)

Target: 1.5x - 2.5x

Win rate: 40-65%
Balanced risk/reward
Most common approach

Best for: Standard play, building bankroll steadily.

Strategy 3: Aggressive (High Risk)

Target: 5x - 20x

Win rate: 5-20%
Large wins, frequent losses
High variance

Best for: Thrill seekers, small bets for big win potential.

⚠️ Variance Warning

Higher targets mean longer losing streaks. A 10x target has only 10% win rate—expect 9 losses for every win on average.

Bankroll Management

Target Range	Recommended Bankroll	Bet Size
1.1x - 1.5x	30x bet	3%
1.5x - 3.0x	50x bet	2%
3.0x - 10x	100x bet	1%
10x+	200x bet	0.5%

Common Mistakes

Chasing high multipliers: The 100x bet is tempting but expect 100 losses before a win
Martingale on high targets: Doubling bets after losses on 5x+ targets depletes bankroll fast
Ignoring variance: Even 2x bets can have 10-round losing streaks
No stop-loss: Set limits before you play