Setting a target
A low target, like 1.5x, wins often for a small return. A high one, like 50x, wins rarely. The game shows the win chance next to your target.
Limbo or Crash
| Limbo | Crash | |
|---|---|---|
| When you decide | Before the round | During the round |
| Pace | Instant | Seconds per round |
| Social | Solo | Shared rounds |
Pace warning
Instant rounds plus autobet can run through a balance fast. Set a limit before you open it.
Related
See Crash and Dice, or go back to the Originals hub.
How a Limbo round works
- Set your bet.
- Type a target multiplier, such as 2x.
- The game shows the win chance for that target.
- Press bet. A random result appears at once.
- If the result is at or above your target, you're paid your bet times your target. If not, you lose the bet.
In the standard rules, your payout is your target, not the result. If you aim for 2x and the result is 50x, you're paid 2x. That's the main difference from Crash, where you can cash out at whatever the multiplier shows. The game's rules panel on Stake confirms how your version pays.
The math of targets
A fair game would give you roughly a 50% chance at 2x, 10% at 10x and 1% at 100x. Limbo's chances sit a little below those figures, and the gap is the house edge. The game shows the exact chance for your target, so read it there. Like Dice, a lower target means you win more often and earn less each time. A higher target means you win rarely and earn more.
Targets and feel
| Target | How often it tends to hit | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2x | Most rounds | Small, frequent wins |
| Around 10x | Rarely | Long gaps between wins |
| 100x and above | Very rarely | Mostly losses |
Why it feels like Crash
Both games are built around a multiplier, and both let you choose how much risk to take. In Crash, you watch the line climb and decide when to leave. In Limbo, you decide first and the answer comes straight away. Some players prefer Limbo because it removes the temptation to hold on. Others find the instant pace harder to control. Read our Crash guide to compare.
Common mistakes
- Chasing a high target after losses. It doesn't make up for losses on average. It just makes the next result swingier.
- Martingale on low targets. Doubling after each loss on a 2x target works until a run of losses meets your balance or the limit.
- Ignoring pace. Instant rounds and autobet can place hundreds of bets in minutes.
Limbo and other Originals
If you prefer a slider with a visible chance, try Dice. If you like a decision during the round, try Mines. Each game is provably fair, and the Originals hub explains how to check a round.
Playing Limbo sensibly
Pick a target and a budget before you start, and set a stop-on-loss if you use autobet. Gambling can be addictive. Our responsible gambling page lists Stake's deposit limits and self-exclusion tools. Stake.com is for adults only: 18+, or the higher legal age where you live. It isn't available in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Ontario, or the other places on Stake's prohibited list, so check the availability page before you sign up.
Checking a Limbo result
Limbo is provably fair, like the other Stake Originals. Each result comes from a hashed server seed shown before you bet, your client seed and a nonce that counts your bets. After you rotate the seed, the old server seed is revealed and you can recompute any past result. That proves the result was fixed before you pressed bet. It doesn't change the odds, and it doesn't make a long losing run any less likely.
Picking a target that fits your budget
Think about how many losses in a row you can afford before you choose a target. On a target near 2x, losing three or four rounds in a row is common. On a target near 10x, a run of twenty or more losses is normal. If your budget covers only a handful of bets at your chosen size, a high target will usually end the session before a win arrives. Lower the bet or the target so the session matches the money you set aside.
Autobet settings explained
Limbo autobet typically lets you set the number of bets, a change to the bet after a win or a loss, and stop conditions for profit and loss. Fields can change, so check the panel. If there's a stop-on-loss field, it's the one that matters, so fill it in every time. Leave any "increase on loss" setting at zero unless you've read our note on Martingale above and still want the risk.
Limbo versus Dice
Dice shows your win chance on a slider, and Limbo shows a target multiplier and works out the chance for you. The edge works the same way in both. If you think in percentages, Dice may feel clearer. If you think in multipliers, Limbo might. Neither choice changes the expected cost of a bet, so pick the screen you find easier to read.
FAQ
What's Limbo's top multiplier?
Check the game's rules panel. We don't print a figure we haven't verified.
Is Limbo provably fair?
Yes.
Is a low target a safe strategy?
It wins often but loses the same edge over time.
Am I paid the result or my target?
Your target, in the standard rules. If the result is higher, you still receive your target multiplier.
Can I verify a Limbo round?
Yes. Rotate your seed to reveal the old server seed, then use the verifier on Stake to recompute past results.
What's the lowest target I can set?
Stake shows the allowed range in the game. Low targets win often but pay little.