BOX / iBOX payout calculator
1234 has 24 arrangements. BOX costs RM24; iBOX costs RM1.
| Big · Prize | BOX | iBOX |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Prize | RM3,500 | RM145.83 |
| 2nd Prize | RM1,200 | RM50 |
| 3rd Prize | RM600 | RM25 |
| Special | RM250 | RM10.42 |
| Consolation | RM80 | RM3.33 |
| Small · Prize | BOX | iBOX |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Prize | RM5,000 | RM208.33 |
| 2nd Prize | RM2,400 | RM100 |
| 3rd Prize | RM1,200 | RM50 |
iBOX payout = the prize payout ÷ the number of arrangements; BOX pays every arrangement in full. Based on the STAR4D Big and Small payouts for Magnum, Da Ma Cai, Sports Toto and the other main companies.
How many permutations
Four different digits (1234) give 24 permutations; one repeated digit (1123) gives 12; two pairs (1122) give 6; three of a kind (1112) give 4.
The notations
| Write | Meaning | Bets |
|---|---|---|
| 1234 | Straight | 1 |
| *1234 | BOX: each permutation paid in full | 24 |
| 1234* | iBOX: one stake shared by 24 | 24 |
| *1234* | Reverse: 1234 and 4321 | 2 |
| 12*34 | Front pair and back pair permuted | 4 |
BOX and iBOX price list (RM1 each)
| Number | Permutations | BOX costs | iBOX costs | iBOX Big 1st pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four different digits (1234) | 24 | RM24 | RM1 | RM145.83 |
| One pair (1123) | 12 | RM12 | RM1 | RM291.67 |
| Two pairs (1122) | 6 | RM6 | RM1 | RM583.33 |
| Three of a kind (1112) | 4 | RM4 | RM1 | RM875 |
iBOX pays the prize divided by the number of permutations; the table uses this site's Big 1st prize of RM3,500 per RM1. BOX pays every permutation in full.
BOX vs iBOX
A RM1 BOX is 24 bets of RM1 — it costs RM24 and pays in full. A RM1 iBOX costs RM1 but each permutation holds 1/24 of it, so a Big 1st prize pays 3,500 ÷ 24 ≈ RM145.83.
When to use them
Use BOX or iBOX when you trust the digits but not the order; iBOX when the budget is tight. Only 3- and 4-digit numbers can be permuted.
Worked example: you like the digits 2, 3, 4 and 8
Magnum's 1st prize on 28 October 2026 was 8243. If you liked 2, 3, 4 and 8 but not their order, here is how RM1 played out:
| Bet | Costs | Pays when 8243 is drawn (Big) |
|---|---|---|
| Straight 2348 | RM1 | Nothing (wrong order) |
| BOX 2348 | RM24 | RM3,500 |
| iBOX 2348 | RM1 | RM145.83 |
At this site's Big 1st prize. A BOX is 24 bets of RM1, one of which is 8243.
Chance of winning
| Bet | Numbers covered | Big chance per draw |
|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1 | about 1 in 435 |
| BOX or iBOX (four different digits) | 24 | about 1 in 18 |
24 numbers × 23 winning numbers ÷ 10,000 ≈ 5.5%.
Common mistakes
A BOX is not one bet: a RM1 BOX on 1234 costs RM24.
An iBOX that hits 1st prize does not pay in full; it pays the prize divided by the number of permutations.
FAQ
How much does iBOX pay for each prize?
An iBOX win pays that prize's payout divided by the number of orders. At STAR4D's Big rate per RM1, a number with four different digits (24 orders) pays RM145.83 for 1st, RM50 for 2nd, RM25 for 3rd, RM10.42 for Special and RM3.33 for Consolation. With one pair (12 orders) each doubles: RM291.67, RM100, RM50, RM20.83 and RM6.67.
Is BOX or iBOX better value?
Both return the same share over time; they differ only in what you spend and what a win pays.
How many bets is a BOX with repeated digits?
1123 is 12 bets, 1122 is 6 and 1112 is 4; 1111 has only one order and cannot be boxed.