What is a Spin'n'go?
A Spin'n'go is a small, fast poker tournament: three players, no-limit Texas Hold'em, winner takes all. What makes it special is the prize. When the third player sits down, the reels spin and pick a random multiplier, and the prize becomes the buy-in times that multiplier.
Most games are played for a double prize, but every now and then the reels land on a big multiplier, and one game can turn a small buy-in into a big win.
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How a game works
- Choose a buy-in and press PLAY. In the lobby you can see where other players are already waiting, so the game starts sooner.
- Wait for three players. You can leave before the reels spin and get your buy-in back.
- The reels spin. When the third player joins, the reels choose the multiplier for this game.
- Play. Everyone starts with the same tournament stack. The blinds go up every few minutes, so the game never drags on.
- Last player standing wins the whole prize: buy-in × multiplier.
Multipliers and prizes
The multiplier is drawn once per game, before the first hand, and nobody can change it. A small multiplier is the most common; the top multipliers are rare.
| Multiplier | Prize for a 1,000-chip buy-in | How often |
|---|---|---|
| ×2 | 2,000 chips | Most games |
| ×3 – ×5 | 3,000 – 5,000 chips | Sometimes |
| ×10 | 10,000 chips | Rare: the big one |
Only the winner is paid. Second and third place get the satisfaction of a good game, and the lobby lists the latest big wins.
Blinds and stacks
All three players start with the same number of tournament chips. These are not your account chips: your account only pays the buy-in, and only the prize comes back.
- The blinds rise to the next level every couple of minutes, from a small 10/20 at the start.
- Short stacks and rising blinds mean every chip counts, and the all-in comes early.
- If you lose connection, your hand is checked or folded for you, and you can come back to the same game from the lobby.
Spin'n'go strategy
- Stay patient early. With low blinds you can wait for good hands. Let the other two players fight.
- Count your stack in big blinds. With fewer than about 10 big blinds, stop calling and raising small: either go all-in or fold.
- Steal the blinds. With three players you are in the blinds two hands out of three. Raise often from the button when the others fold.
- Heads-up is aggressive. When one player is out, most hands are worth playing. Any ace, any pair and two high cards are strong one against one.
- Mind the multiplier. At a big multiplier, the others may play safer. Use it and put on the pressure.
Spin'n'go on MyGameZone
- Spin'n'go in all four games: Social Poker Holdem, Global Poker, The Poker Club Pro and Blue Chip Poker.
- Several buy-ins, from small to high roller, each with its own tables.
- The waiting count in the lobby shows where a game is about to start.
- The latest big wins are listed in the Spin'n'go window.
- Prizes are chips for fun only: chips have no cash value.
Spin'n'go FAQ
What does Spin'n'go mean?
It is a Sit'n'go (a tournament that starts as soon as the seats are full) with a spin: a random prize multiplier drawn before the first hand.
How many players are in a Spin'n'go?
Three. The game starts as soon as the third player sits down, and the last player with chips wins.
What is the biggest multiplier?
On MyGameZone the top multiplier is ×10: the winner gets ten times the buy-in. It is rare, and most games are played for a double prize.
Can I leave a Spin'n'go?
Before the reels spin, yes, and you get your buy-in back. After the spin you stay in the game; if you are away, your hands are checked or folded until you come back.
Is Spin'n'go free to play?
Yes. You play with the free chips from your MyGameZone account. It is for fun only: no real money gambling, and chips have no cash value. 18+.
