ROI Calculation
In this game, players compete to be the last to click a button before a 3-minute timer expires, winning the entire pot if no one clicks again. Each click increases the cost, adds to the pot, and resets the timer. This document explains the Return on Investment (ROI) to illuminate the reward structure across thousands of clicks.
How the Game Works
Starting Pot: 2.7 SOL
Click Cost: Starts at 0.01 SOL, increases by 0.01 SOL per click
Click 1: 0.01 SOL
Click 2: 0.02 SOL
Click 3: 0.03 SOL, etc.
Pot Growth: Each click’s cost is added to the pot
Timer: Resets to 3 minutes with each click
Winning: The last player to click before the timer runs out wins the pot
What is ROI?
ROI measures your potential return relative to your click cost, assuming you’re the last clicker:
ROI = (Pot Before Your Click) / (Your Click Cost)
If you win, you claim the pot after your click. ROI shows how many times your cost you’d recover.
Examples
Click 1: Cost = 0.01 SOL, Pot Before = 2.70 SOL
ROI = 2.70 / 0.01 = 270
Click 2: Cost = 0.02 SOL, Pot Before = 2.71 SOL
ROI = 2.71 / 0.02 = 135.5
Click 1000: Cost = 10.00 SOL, Pot Before = 252.70 SOL
ROI = 252.70 / 10.00 = 499.77
The ROI Formula
For the ( n )-th click:
Cost: ( 0.01 \times n ) SOL
Pot Before: ( 2.7 + 0.005 \times (n - 1) \times n ) SOL
ROI:
ROI = (270 / n) + (n - 1) / 2
( 270 / n ): High early, decreases with ( n )
( (n - 1) / 2 ): Grows as clicks accumulate
ROI Over Thousands of Clicks
ROI evolves as clicks increase:
1
0.01
2.70
270.00
10
0.10
2.75
31.50
23
0.23
2.93
22.74 (min)
100
1.00
5.20
52.20
500
5.00
63.45
249.90
1000
10.00
252.70
499.77
1500
15.00
566.95
749.64
2000
20.00
1001.20
999.52
Visualization
Reward Dynamics Shift
Early Game (1–100 Clicks): ROI drops from 270 to a minimum of 22.74 at ( n = 23 ), then rises to 52.20. High early rewards tempt players, but others can follow.
Mid-Game (100–1000 Clicks): ROI grows to 499.77, as the pot swells. Costs rise, but so does the prize.
Late Game (1000–2000 Clicks): ROI reaches 999.52, trending toward ( n / 2 ). Late clicks offer big returns if you’re last.
Strategic Insights
Early Advantage: High ROI (e.g., 270) early on, but low win odds unless the game ends fast.
Mid-Game Dip: Lowest ROI (~22.74) around 23 clicks—higher risk per SOL.
Late Opportunity: ROI scales with ( n ), favoring late snipers as the pot grows massive.
Play Smart
Time It: Early for high ROI, late to win big.
Watch the Clock: Click near 3 minutes to maximize your last-click chance.
Risk vs. Reward: Balance ROI with the likelihood of being outclicked.
This mechanic fuels excitement: early clicks build the pot, late clicks chase it. Use this guide to strategize effectively.
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