If not, there are a maximum of 5 chances to not die, the odds decreasing by one with every pull of the trigger, assuming the cylinder has 6 chambers and the ammunition round isn't a dud. If it is, the game can continue indefinitely with a 1 in 6 chance of hitting the loaded chamber each time.
(Alternative for double-action revolvers) With the cylinder swung out to the side, spin it and slap it back into the frame.Half-cock the hammer to free the cylinder.
1 revolver note Almost always a six round revolver, but a few revolvers exist that carry more or fewer rounds.Russian Roulette: A lethal game of chance for one to six players.