No two games are the same in Rhode Island Pick 4. Picking between play types means you can match different numbers in different ways. This lottery is totally customizable - so have a look at all the different ways you can play below.
The simplest way to play RI Pick 4 is the straight option. You have to match your four chosen numbers in the exact order they are drawn in. This has low odds but also means you win the highest prize if you manage it!
This is the same as the straight play type but you only have to match the first three numbers in the exact draw order. The fourth number doesn't matter!
Here you have to match the last three numbers in the exact order they are drawn. The first number doesn't matter.
You only have to pick two numbers in this play type - but like the other straight plays it has to be in the same order they are drawn.
This option gives you some flexibility, you only have to match four numbers - the order in which they come up doesn't matter. There are few different ways to match numbers in 'Box' play types. View all of these under the section underneath*.
Match the first three numbers in any order and you'll win this play type. There are multiple ways to do this, which you can view under the 'Ways to Match Numbers section*'.
Here you have to match the last three numbers in any order. There are multiple ways to match these numbers - view them all under the 'Ways to Match Numbers section*'.
In this play type you are placing an individual straight bet on every combination that could come up with your chosen numbers. As you're playing multiple bets, it is the most expensive play type, but also massively boosts your odds of winning the top prize!
This is the same as 4 Digit Combinations except you only have to play three numbers instead of four. You could win up to $2,500 on a $5 wager.
For all box play types - where you can match numbers in any order - you can choose how you want to match these numbers. For example, you can match all different numbers (1,2,3,4) or two pairs of numbers (1,1,2,2). This also applies to the three digit number options - look at all the ways you can match numbers below:
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| Number of Ways | Description | Winning Combinations | Odds of Winning |
| (4 Digit Box) 3 of 1 digit | Three identical digits and one unique digit | 1222 | 1 in 2,500 |
| (4 Digit Box) 2 pairs | Two sets of pairs | 1212 | 1 in 1,667 |
| (4 Digit Box) 3 numbers are different | One pair and two unique digits | 1223 | 1 in 833 |
| (4 Digit Box) all numbers are different | Four different numbers | 1234 | 1 in 417 |
| (3 Digit Box) all numbers are different | Three different numbers | 123 | 1 in 167 |
| (3 Digit Box) 2 numbers are different | One pair and one unique number | 122 | 1 in 333 |