Game Mechanics and Payouts
Select an exit lock from 1 to 4 before starting. Survival chances at successive locks are 80%, 75%, two-thirds, and 50%. Reaching your chosen exit yields gross returns of 1.2×, 1.6×, 2.4×, or 4.8×. Failure results in zero return, and you cannot exit manually during the round. Stakes are 10, 25, 50, or 100, with 25 as the default. Payouts are computed in hundredths, adding any saved fractional carry before crediting whole coins.
Wallet, Settlement, and Controls
The stake is deducted once at the start and persists before animation. Automatic settlement occurs at the exit or end of reveal, with no manual stop or autoplay. Reloading discards any unfinished round without refund or resume. The wallet starts with 1000 coins. Manual refill is available only when idle and the balance is below 10, setting the balance to 1000 rather than adding to it. Controls disable during active rounds.
Data, Privacy, and Identity
The demo uses localStorage for the wallet, fractional hundredths, and pending-round flags. No account is required, though external buttons may link to unverified services. Google Fonts and Statinside analytics are observed third-party requests. This is a virtual demo with no cash value, deposit, or withdrawal. The 18+ label indicates the intended audience, not an enforced age gate. Survival scores multiply gross returns to show expected return, not win probability.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Ferry Locks demo require an account?
No, the demo provides account-free access. External login buttons may link to unverified services, but the game itself requires no sign-in.
What happens if I reload the page?
Any unfinished round is discarded without refund or resume. The stake remains deducted, and controls reset to default settings.
