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Multi-Tier Progressive

Multi-Tier Progressive Calculator

Evaluate games with multiple progressive tiers — Mini, Minor, Major, and Grand. Enter each tier's current value and must-hit-by ceiling, and this calculator estimates the combined expected value across all tiers using the midpoint method.

What You Enter

Tier Values

Current meter reading for each tier

Must Hit By

The ceiling for each tier

Meter Rate

Dollars wagered per penny of meter increase

Base Game Return

Typical payback % of the base game

What You Get

  • Combined expected value across all tiers
  • Individual EV breakdown for Mini, Minor, Major, and Grand
  • Combined return percentage
  • Which tier offers the best value
  • Total coin-in required and recommendation

How Multi-Tier Progressives Work

Games like Wolf Run Eclipse, Dragon Lights, Fortune Owl, and Regal Link feature multiple must-hit-by jackpots running simultaneously. Each tier has its own meter and ceiling. The combined EV of all tiers determines whether the overall play is profitable — sometimes a single high-value tier can carry the entire play, even if other tiers are near reset. Leave tier fields empty if fewer than four tiers exist.