High volatility slots

Volatility describes how a slot spreads its wins. Low volatility games pay small amounts often, high volatility games go quiet for long stretches and then pay in big bursts, mostly in the bonus round. If you chase big multipliers this is the list for you, but plan a bankroll that can survive 100 or more dead spins. The list shows every slot we rate as high, very high or extreme volatility.

Highest RTP slots Slots with the biggest max win Wagering calculator

#	Slot	Provider	RTP	Volatility	Max win
1	Tombstone RIP	Nolimit City	96.08%	Extreme	300,000x
2	San Quentin 2: Death Row	Nolimit City	96.13%	Extreme	200,000x
3	San Quentin xWays®	Nolimit City	96.03%	Extreme	150,000x
4	Mental 2	Nolimit City	96.06%	Extreme	99,999x
5	Misery Mining	Nolimit City	96.09%	Extreme	70,000x
6	Mental	Nolimit City	96.08%	Extreme	66,666x
7	Fire in the Hole xBomb	Nolimit City	96.06%	Extreme	60,000x
8	Das xBoot	Nolimit City	96.03%	Extreme	55,200x
9	East Coast vs West Coast	Nolimit City	96.04%	Extreme	30,618x
10	Deadwood xNudge®	Nolimit City	96.03%	Extreme	13,950x
11	Sugar Rush Super Scatter	Pragmatic Play	96.58%	Very High	50,000x
12	Sugar Rush 1000	Pragmatic Play	96%	Very High	25,000x
13	Chaos Crew 2	Hacksaw Gaming	96.27%	Very High	20,000x
14	Hand of Anubis	Hacksaw Gaming	96.24%	Very High	10,000x
15	Chaos Crew	Hacksaw Gaming	96.3%	Very High	10,000x
16	Reactoonz	Play'n GO	96.51%	Very High	4,570x
17	Money Train 4	Relax Gaming	96.1%	High	150,000x
18	Razor Returns	Push Gaming	96.55%	High	100,000x
19	Money Train 5	Relax Gaming	96.1%	High	100,000x
20	Dead or Alive 2	NetEnt	96.8%	High	100,000x
21	Money Train 3	Relax Gaming	96.1%	High	100,000x
22	Razor Shark	Push Gaming	96.7%	High	85,475x
23	Jammin' Jars 2	Push Gaming	96.4%	High	50,000x
24	Gates of Olympus Super Scatter	Pragmatic Play	96.5%	High	50,000x
25	Big Bamboo	Push Gaming	96.13%	High	50,000x
26	Money Train 2	Relax Gaming	96.4%	High	50,000x
27	Sweet Bonanza 1000	Pragmatic Play	96.53%	High	25,000x
28	Great Rhino® Megaways	Pragmatic Play	96.5%	High	20,000x
29	Big Bass Bonanza 1000	Pragmatic Play	96.51%	High	20,000x
30	Extra Chilli	Big Time Gaming	96.41%	High	20,000x
31	Jammin’ Jars	Push Gaming	96.83%	High	20,000x
32	Punk Rocker	Nolimit City	96.01%	High	15,072x
33	Starlight Princess 1000™	Pragmatic Play	96.5%	High	15,000x
34	Zeus vs Hades - Gods of War™	Pragmatic Play	96.07%	High	15,000x
35	Duel at Dawn	Hacksaw Gaming	96.3%	High	15,000x
36	Gates of Olympus 1000	Pragmatic Play	96.5%	High	15,000x
37	Wanted Dead Or a Wild	Hacksaw Gaming	96.38%	High	12,500x
38	The Dog House Megaways™	Pragmatic Play	96.55%	High	12,305x
39	Piggy Riches Megaways™	Red Tiger	95.71%	High	10,474x
40	Dragon's Fire	Red Tiger	96.07%	High	10,366x
41	Fat Rabbit	Push Gaming	96.45%	High	10,223x
42	Gems Bonanza®	Pragmatic Play	96.51%	High	10,000x
43	Wild West Gold®	Pragmatic Play	96.51%	High	10,000x
44	Stack'Em	Hacksaw Gaming	96.2%	High	10,000x
45	Lucky Lady's Charm™ deluxe	Novomatic	95.13%	High	9,000x
46	Dolphin's Pearl™ deluxe	Novomatic	95.13%	High	9,000x
47	Dead or Alive	NetEnt	96.82%	High	8,600x
48	Temple Tumble	Relax Gaming	96.25%	High	7,767x
49	Jack and the Beanstalk™	NetEnt	96.28%	High	7,100x
50	The Dog House®	Pragmatic Play	96.51%	High	6,750x
51	Dynamite Riches	Red Tiger	95.7%	High	5,341x
52	Reactoonz 2	Play'n GO	96.2%	High	5,083x
53	Power of Thor Megaways™	Pragmatic Play	96.55%	High	5,000x
54	Lord of the Ocean™	Novomatic	95.1%	High	5,000x
55	Fruit Party 2™	Pragmatic Play	96.53%	High	5,000x
56	Book of Ra™ Magic	Novomatic	95.03%	High	5,000x
57	Book of Ra™ deluxe	Novomatic	95.1%	High	5,000x
58	Starlight Princess™	Pragmatic Play	96.5%	High	5,000x
59	Rise of Olympus	Play'n GO	96.5%	High	5,000x
60	Moon Princess	Play'n GO	96.5%	High	5,000x
61	Floating Dragon Hold and Spin™	Pragmatic Play	96.71%	High	5,000x
62	Buffalo King Megaways™	Pragmatic Play	96.52%	High	5,000x
63	Big Bass Splash	Pragmatic Play	96.71%	High	5,000x
64	Fruit Party	Pragmatic Play	96.47%	High	5,000x
65	Legacy of Dead	Play'n GO	96.58%	High	5,000x
66	Book of Dead	Play'n GO	96.21%	High	5,000x
67	Sugar Rush	Pragmatic Play	96.5%	High	5,000x
68	Gates of Olympus	Pragmatic Play	96.5%	High	5,000x
69	Mystery Reels	Red Tiger	96.24%	High	4,991x
70	Pirates Plenty	Red Tiger	95.7%	High	4,359x
71	Bigger Bass Bonanza	Pragmatic Play	96.71%	High	4,000x
72	Primate King	Red Tiger	95.66%	High	3,800x
73	Rich Wilde and the Amulet of Dead	Play'n GO	96.29%	High	2,500x
74	Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness	Play'n GO	96.59%	High	2,000x
75	Howling Wolves Megaways	Booming Games	96%	High	2,000x
76	Madame Destiny	Pragmatic Play	96.49%	High	1,500x

Figures are the default settings listed by the provider or by at least two independent sources, with the date on each slot page. Casinos can run lower RTP versions, so check the info screen of the game before you play. Looking for somewhere to play? Our casino ranking and the Mostbet review cover casinos with large slot lobbies, and free spins offers lists the current spins deals.

High volatility slots: FAQ

What is a high volatility slot?

A slot where most of the return comes from rare, large wins. You will see many losing spins in a row and most of the money is paid in free spins or bonus features.

Are high volatility slots good for bonuses?

They are risky for wagering. A bonus with 35x or more wagering needs a long session, and high volatility makes it more likely that the balance runs out first. Medium volatility slots usually clear wagering more smoothly.

What is the difference between high and extreme volatility?

Extreme volatility slots, common at Nolimit City and Hacksaw Gaming, push even more of the return into very rare top wins of 10,000x and above. Expect long cold runs.

How big should my bankroll be?

A common rule of thumb for high volatility play is 200 to 300 spins worth of balance. At €1 a spin that is €200 to €300. Set a loss limit before you start.

Does high volatility mean a lower RTP?

No, the two are separate. Many high volatility slots have an RTP around 96%, the same as calmer games. Check both numbers on each slot page.