The objective of Fan Tan is to predict the number of beads remaining in the last line once the selected beads are removed and sorted into lines of four.
Game Rules
During the betting time, a random number of beads is selected from a pile of beads using a cup — only the selected beads participate in the current game round.
After betting time has expired, the selected beads are sorted on the table into lines of four beads in each line.
Bead sorting is performed using a special stick. The final remaining beads (between 1 and 4 beads) are placed in a line in the centre of the table and that number represents the game result.

Fan Tan By Evolution Gaming
Game View
Fan Tan can be played in a choice of two views – the default or the advanced game view. The default game view displays the main bet types, while the advanced game view includes more traditional Fan Tan bet types.
- It is possible to switch between the two game views by a simple click/tap on the view switching button.
- Switching from the default to advanced game view is possible during any game phase.
- Switching from advanced to the default game view is available only if you have no bets placed or your bets are placed only on the bet spots that are available in a default game view.
Bet Types
You can place different bets on the Fan Tan table, and each type of bet has its own payout. Your bet is returned on top of your winnings. The available bet spots depend on the game view you have selected.
Bet types in the default game view:
- A. 1, 2, 3, 4 — place your bet on a single number of remaining beads — 1, 2, 3 or 4. Wins pay 2.85:1.
- B. Big/Small — place your bet on the number of remaining beads being Small (1 or 2) or Big (3 or 4). Wins pay 0.95:1.
- C. Odd/Even — place your bet on the number of remaining beads being Odd (1 or 3) or Even (2 or 4). Wins pay 0.95:1.
Bet types in the advanced game view:
- A. 1, 2, 3, 4 — place your bet on a single number of remaining beads — 1, 2, 3 or 4. Wins pay 2.85:1.
- B. Big/Small — place your bet on the number of remaining beads being Small (1 or 2) or Big (3 or 4). Wins pay 0.95:1.
- C. Odd/Even — place your bet on the number of remaining beads being Odd (1 or 3) or Even (2 or 4). Wins pay 0.95:1.
- D. Nim — place your bet on 2 possible numbers of beads remaining. If the first number displayed on the Nim bet spot is the game result, it counts as a win. Wins pay 1.90:1. If the last number displayed on the Nim bet spot is the game result, it counts as a push and your initial bet is returned.
- E. Kwok — place your bet on 2 possible numbers of beads remaining. Numbers on the Kwok bet spots show which 2 numbers will count as winning ones. Wins pay 0.95:1.
- F. Ssh — place your bet on 3 possible numbers of beads remaining. Numbers on the Ssh bet spots show which 3 numbers will count as winning ones. Wins pay 0.316667:1.
Payouts
Your payout depends on the type of placed bet. Your bet is returned on top of your winnings.
Bet | Payout |
1 | 2.85 |
2 | 2.85 |
3 | 2.85 |
4 | 2.85 |
Odd | 0.95 |
Even | 0.95 |
Big | 0.95 |
Small | 0.95 |
1 Nim 2 | 1.90 |
1 Nim 3 | 1.90 |
1 Nim 4 | 1.90 |
2 Nim 1 | 1.90 |
2 Nim 3 | 1.90 |
2 Nim 4 | 1.90 |
3 Nim 1 | 1.90 |
3 Nim 2 | 1.90 |
3 Nim 4 | 1.90 |
4 Nim 1 | 1.90 |
4 Nim 2 | 1.90 |
4 Nim 3 | 1.90 |
Kwok 1-2 | 0.95 |
Kwok 4-1 | 0.95 |
Kwok 2-3 | 0.95 |
Kwok 3-4 | 0.95 |
Ssh 3-2-1 | 0.316667 |
Ssh 4-3-2 | 0.316667 |
Ssh 2-1-4 | 0.316667 |
Ssh 1-4-3 | 0.316667 |
Please note that any malfunction voids the game round and all eventual payouts for the round. Bets will be returned.
Return to Player
The optimal Return to Player (RTP) percentage is 98.75% (96.25-98.75%).