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# Playing the lottery
**Master the art of ticket selection and maximize your winning chances.**
***
## How to Buy Ticket or Bundles
Buying tickets on B-Lucky is straightforward, but understanding your options helps you make strategic choices.
### Basic Ticket Purchase
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### Navigate to Play section
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### Fill your grid with numbers
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### Review the total cost
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### Confirm the transaction
Your ticket or bundles is instantly recorded on the blockchain!
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***
## Understanding the Grid
The lottery grid is where you select your lucky numbers. Think of it as a digital lottery card.
### Two Types of Numbers
Every ticket requires two types of numbers:
#### Main Numbers ⚪
* The primary numbers for your ticket
* Example: Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 50
* These are the core of your combination
#### Bonus Numbers ⭐
* Additional numbers that boost your winning tier
* Example: Pick 1 numbers from 1 to 9
* These determine higher prize tiers
**Note:** The exact requirements (how many numbers, from what range) depend on the current game settings.
### Example Grid Configuration
```
Current Game Settings:
• Main Numbers: Pick 5 from 1-50
• Bonus Numbers: Pick 1 from 1-9
• Ticket Price: 0.000088 BNB
```
**Your Grid:**
* Main Numbers: \[7, 14, 23, 35, 42]
* Bonus Numbers: \[5]
* Cost: 0.000088 BNB + gas
***
## Single Ticket vs. Multiple Tickets in a Bundle
When filling your grid, you have two approaches:
### Single Ticket (Standard Play)
What it is:
* Select exactly the required number of main numbers
* Select exactly the required bonus numbers
* Pay for one ticket
Example:
* Required: 5 main numbers
* You pick: 5 main numbers (7, 14, 23, 35, 42)
* Result: 1 ticket
* Cost: 1x ticket price
Best for:
* First-time players
* Budget-conscious players
* Simple, straightforward play
***
### Multiple Tickets in a Bundle (Power Pick)
What it is:
* Select **more** main numbers than required
* The system automatically creates multiple ticket combinations
* Pay for all generated tickets
Example:
* Required: 5 main numbers
* You pick: 7 main numbers (7, 14, 23, 35, 42, 48, 50)
* Result: 21 tickets (all possible 5-number combinations from your 7)
* Cost: 21x ticket price
How it works: The system generates every possible combination of 5 numbers from your selected 7 numbers:
* Ticket 1: \[7, 14, 23, 35, 42]
* Ticket 2: \[7, 14, 23, 35, 48]
* Ticket 3: \[7, 14, 23, 35, 50]
* ... (18 more combinations)
Best for:
* Experienced players
* Players who want better odds
* Those willing to invest more
***
## Power Play: Detailed Breakdown
Power Play is B-Lucky's unique feature that lets you cover multiple number combinations with a single grid.
### How Many Tickets Will I Get?
| Main Numbers Selected | Minimum Required | Tickets Created | Cost Multiplier |
| --------------------- | ---------------- | --------------- | --------------- |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 1x |
| 6 | 5 | 6 | 6x |
| 7 | 5 | 21 | 21x |
| 8 | 5 | 56 | 56x |
| 9 | 5 | 126 | 126x |
| 10 | 5 | 252 | 252x |
*Calculated using combinatorial mathematics (binomial coefficient)*
### Power Play Advantages
✅ **Better Coverage**
* Multiple chances to win with one grid
* Cover more number combinations
* Increase your odds significantly
✅ **Convenience**
* No need to manually create multiple tickets
* One transaction covers all combinations
* Automatically calculated
✅ **Strategic Play**
* Include your "maybe" numbers
* Hedge your bets
* Flexible betting strategy
### Power Play Considerations
⚠️ **Higher Cost**
* Each ticket is charged separately
* Can quickly multiply your investment
* Always check the total before confirming
⚠️ **Prize Sharing**
* If you win with multiple tickets in the same tier, you compete with yourself
* Your prize is split among your winning tickets
* Net effect: Similar to winning with one ticket
### Power Play Example
Scenario:
* Game requires: 5 main numbers from 1-50
* Ticket price: 0.000088 BNB
* You really like: 7, 14, 23, 35, 42, 48
Option A: Single Ticket
* Pick exactly 5: \[7, 14, 23, 35, 42]
* Cost: 0.000088 BNB
* Tickets: 1
Option B: Power Play with 6 Numbers
* Pick 6: \[7, 14, 23, 35, 42, 48]
* Cost: 0.000528 BNB (6 tickets)
* Your grid includes:
* \[7, 14, 23, 35, 42]
* \[7, 14, 23, 35, 48]
* \[7, 14, 23, 42, 48]
* \[7, 14, 35, 42, 48]
* \[7, 23, 35, 42, 48]
* \[14, 23, 35, 42, 48]
Now you're covered even if 48 is drawn instead of 42!
***
## Number Selection Strategies
While lottery numbers are drawn randomly, here are some approaches players use:
1. Random Selection
* Let the system pick for you
* Completely unbiased approach
* As good as any other method mathematically
2. Meaningful Numbers
* Birthdays, anniversaries, lucky numbers
* Personally significant
* Makes playing more fun
3. Statistical Patterns
* Hot numbers (frequently drawn recently)
* Cold numbers (rarely drawn)
* Note: Past results don't influence future draws
4. Balanced Spread
* Mix of low and high numbers
* Even distribution across range
* Avoid clustering (e.g., all numbers 1-10)
5. Power Play Strategy
* Select a core set of "confident" numbers
* Add 1-2 "maybe" numbers
* Let Power Play cover the combinations
**Remember:** Every number has an equal chance in each draw. The lottery uses Chainlink VRF for truly random, unpredictable results.
***
## Buying with BNB
B-Lucky accepts BNB directly from your wallet. Here's what happens:
### Payment Process
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### Pay in BNB or WBNB
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### System converts BNB to WBNB automatically
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### Why WBNB?
WBNB (Wrapped BNB) is a token version of BNB that's easier for smart contracts to handle:
* ✅ More secure for smart contract operations
* ✅ Enables instant, atomic transactions
* ✅ Industry-standard approach
* ✅ Fully backed 1:1 by BNB
For you: The conversion happens automatically. You just pay with BNB!
***
## Multiple Grids in One Transaction
Want to buy different number combinations? You can submit multiple grids at once!
### How It Works
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### Submit them all in a single transaction
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### Save on gas
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### Example
**Grid 1:**
* Main: \[5, 12, 18, 27, 39]
* Bonus: \[3]
**Grid 2:**
* Main: \[2, 15, 22, 31, 44]
* Bonus: \[1]
**Grid 3:**
* Main: \[9, 16, 23, 33, 47]
* Bonus: \[6]
Submit all three grids → Pay once for gas → Three separate tickets registered
**Benefits:**
* Save gas fees (one transaction vs. three)
* Faster submission
* Cover more number combinations
***
## Ticket Confirmation & Receipt
After your purchase transaction you will find your bundles and single tickets in the ticket section of the page. You can also verify your ticket on-chain (for advanced users).
***
## Checking Your Tickets and Bundles
### In the dApp
Navigate to **"My Tickets"** to see:
* All your active tickets and bundles
* Past tickets
* Purchase timestamps
* Ticket status
### On the Blockchain
An user friendly guide will follow, but advanced users can already explore the contract.
Blockchain = Transparency: Your ownership is cryptographically proven and permanent.
***
## When Can You Buy Tickets?
### Ticket Sales Window
Open:
* From the moment a round starts
* Throughout the entire round duration
* Until the draw is requested
Closed:
* Once someone requests the draw
* During the drawing process
* After winning numbers are drawn
Tip: Don't wait until the last minute! Buy your tickets early to avoid missing the window.
### Time Remaining Display
The dApp shows:
* **Earliest draw time:** When the draw can be requested
* **Current time:** Real-time countdown
* **Status:** "Buying Open" or "Draw Requested"
***
## Cost Breakdown Example
Let's see a complete cost breakdown:
Scenario:
* Ticket Price: 0.000088 BNB
* Protocol Fee: 10%
* Power Play: 6 main numbers (creates 6 tickets)
* Gas Fee: \~0.0003 BNB
Breakdown:
```
Base Cost (6 tickets): 6 × 0.000088 BNB = 0.000528 BNB
Protocol Fee (10%): 6 × 0.0000088 BNB = 0.0000528 BNB (alerady included)
Gas Fee (BSC network): 0.0003 BNB
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Total Cost: 0.000828 BNB
```
Where Your Money Goes:
* 0.0004752 ( 0.000528 - 0.0000528 ) BNB → Next round's prize pool
* 0.0000528 BNB → House Funding & Staking rewards
* 0.0003 BNB → BSC validators (gas)
***
## Common Questions
Q: Can I edit my ticket or bundle after purchase?
A: No. Once submitted to the blockchain, tickets and ticket bundles are immutable.
Q: Can I buy tickets or bundles for future rounds?
A: No. You can only buy tickets for the current round.
Q: Do I need to pick different numbers each time?
A: No. You can use the same lucky numbers every round if you want!
Q: What if two people pick the same numbers?
A: Both tickets are valid. If you both win, the prize is shared equally.
Q: Can I buy tickets for someone else?
A: Soon available \[Yes! Specify their wallet address when buying.]
***
## What Happens After You Buy
### Immediate Effects
✅ **Your ticket is recorded** on the blockchain\
✅ **Your BNB is converted** to WBNB\
✅ **Next round's prize pool grows** by your ticket price\
✅ **You earn airdrop points** automatically
### Next Steps
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### Check results
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### Submit your ticket or bundle
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### Claim prize
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***
## Maximizing Your Experience
### Track Your Stats
* Keep a record of your tickets
* Note which numbers you play
* Track your win rate over time
### Join the Community \[soon]
* Connect with other players
* Share strategies (or superstitions!)
* Get notified about big jackpots
### Play Responsibly
* Set a budget and stick to it
* Treat it as entertainment
* Never bet more than you can afford to lose
***
Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor! 🎰🍀
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