Quick answer
In the red and green game, red wins on 2, 4, 6 and 8 and green wins on 1, 3, 7 and 9, each commonly paying 2x after a 2% fee. On 0, red still wins but at a reduced rate (commonly 1.5x); on 5, green does the same. Violet, the third colour, wins only on 0 and 5 and commonly pays 4.5x.
How does the red and green game work?
It is the colour market of a Win Go-style round. A countdown runs, you choose red, green or violet, entries lock, and one digit from 0 to 9 decides which colour won. The same digit also settles number and Big/Small picks, which our Win Go guide covers in full.
Which numbers count as red and which as green?
| Colour | Full-rate digits | Reduced-rate digit |
|---|---|---|
| Red | 2, 4, 6, 8 | 0 (shared with violet) |
| Green | 1, 3, 7, 9 | 5 (shared with violet) |
| Violet | 0, 5 | none |
Each colour therefore wins five of the ten digits, but one of those five pays less. See Colour Trading Numbers for the full digit table.
What are the true odds of red or green?
Each colour wins in half the rounds on average, but only four of those five wins pay full rate. Using common multipliers, ₹100 on red returns 98 × (0.4 × 2 + 0.1 × 1.5) = about ₹93 over the long run. That gap of about 7% is the cost of playing the colour market.
Is violet a better pick than red or green?
No. Violet pays more but wins far less often: two digits out of ten. At 4.5x after the fee, the average return is about ₹88 per ₹100, which is worse than red or green. A higher multiplier always comes with lower odds.
What does “red is hot” or “green is due” mean?
Nothing useful. These phrases describe recent results on the chart. Because each round is independent, a run of reds does not make green more likely next. A common pattern is that people start doubling after a few losses and lose much more than planned. See the strategy page.
How do I play red and green sensibly?
- Choose a long timer 3 or 5 minutes gives you time to think.
- Set a flat amount keep it the same each round.
- Pick one colour avoid covering red and green together, which pays the fee twice.
- Confirm before the lock watch the final seconds.
- Track your total, not your streak stop when your session budget is reached.
Is the red and green game the same everywhere?
The idea is the same, but details differ. Some platforms label violet as purple, some change multipliers, and a few use a different digit layout. Always read the rules panel before your first entry.
Who is this guide for?
This page is for players who mainly pick colours and want a clear, honest explanation of the red, green and violet rules and odds.
Key takeaways
- Red is 2, 4, 6, 8 (plus 0 at a reduced rate); green is 1, 3, 7, 9 (plus 5).
- Violet wins only on 0 and 5, commonly at 4.5x.
- Red or green returns about ₹93 per ₹100 on average; violet about ₹88.
- Hot and cold colours describe the past only.
- Keep stakes flat and stop at a fixed limit.
Frequently asked questions
Is 0 red or green?
0 counts as red and violet. Green loses when the result is 0.
Why did my red win pay only 1.5x?
The result was 0, which is shared with violet, so red paid at the reduced rate.
Is purple the same as violet?
Yes. Some platforms use purple as the name for the third colour.
Can I win on both red and violet?
If you picked both and the result is 0, both win, but you also paid the fee on both entries.
What is the safest colour to choose?
None is safe. Red and green have the same odds, and violet has a larger built-in edge.