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4D Prize Tiers: 1st to Consolation Explained
A 4D result board lists five prize tiers: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Special and Consolation, and together they make up the 23 winning numbers in a draw. This guide names each tier, how many numbers sit in each group, and how Big vs Small coverage relates to those groups—without RM amounts or operator brand names.
The five common prize tiers
Every standard 4D draw produces 23 winning numbers between 0000 and 9999, grouped as follows:
- 1st prize: 1 number
- 2nd prize: 1 number
- 3rd prize: 1 number
- Special prizes: 10 numbers (sometimes labelled starter)
- Consolation prizes: 10 numbers
The labels on the board are the only thing this article covers. Exact payout figures and how each draw operator prints its board vary, so treat the names and counts above as the shared structure, not a price list.
How to read the board
- Find the draw date you care about on a 4D results page.
- Read the top three lines first: 1st, 2nd and 3rd each show one number.
- Then scan the Special block (10 numbers) and the Consolation block (10 numbers).
- Match your ticket number against the groups your bet type covers.
For a step-by-step check, see how to check 4D results.
How Big vs Small coverage relates
Big and Small are bet types, not prize tiers. They decide which of the five groups above count for your number:
- Big covers all five groups—all 23 numbers.
- Small covers only 1st, 2nd and 3rd—three numbers.
If your number lands in Special or Consolation, only a Big bet wins on that position. If it lands in the top three, both Big and Small can win, with different payout scales. The full comparison is in 4D Big vs Small.
Why names matter more than the money column here
Players often search “1st prize”, “special” or “consolation” because those words sit on every result board. Knowing which block is which helps you check a ticket quickly. Payout tables and operator-specific labels belong on each operator’s own pages; this article stays on the shared five-tier layout only.
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FAQ
What are the five 4D prize tiers? The five 4D prize tiers are 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Special and Consolation. Together they make up the 23 winning numbers in a standard draw between 0000 and 9999. Special is sometimes labelled starter on a board. This guide covers names and counts only, not RM payout figures.
How many numbers are in Special and Consolation? Special and Consolation each have 10 numbers, while 1st, 2nd and 3rd have one number each. That is how a standard draw reaches 23 winning numbers in total. Read the top three lines first, then scan the Special and Consolation blocks when you check a ticket.
Does Special mean the same as Consolation? Special does not mean the same as Consolation: they are separate blocks of 10 numbers each on the result board. A number in one block is not counted in the other. Knowing which block is which helps you match a ticket against the groups your bet type covers.
Does Big cover Consolation? Yes, a Big bet covers Consolation, because Big covers all five tiers—all 23 numbers, including Special and Consolation. Small covers only 1st, 2nd and 3rd. If your number lands in Special or Consolation, only a Big bet wins on that position.
Where do I check the latest board? Check the latest board on the Go2win 4D results page by picking the draw date you need. Read 1st, 2nd and 3rd first, then the Special and Consolation blocks. Match your ticket number against the groups your bet type covers.