Quick answer
Barber Shop is a Thunderkick slot (2014) with 97% RTP and medium volatility. It uses 25 paylines with respins and free spins. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 97%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Grid
- 5×3
- Pays
- 25 paylines
- Released
- 7 April 2014
- Jackpot
- None
Not published by the provider: max win, bet range
Casinos with Thunderkick games
- Opalis125% up to $750 + 125 Free Spins35x bonusCarries ThunderkickPlay at Opalis (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $20. 35x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 21 days. 125 spins on Sweet Bonanza at $0.20. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. 35x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Sweet Bonanza at $0.20 per spin. Offer valid 21 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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Themes:
Part of the Barber Shop series.
How to play Barber Shop (members only)
Wins are paid when matching symbols land on an active payline, usually left to right starting from the leftmost reel. Your total stake is spread across the lines, and each line win is the line bet multiplied by the symbol's paytable value.
Barber Shop is played on a 5×3 grid with 25 paylines.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin. Wins are paid as multiples of this stake.
- Check the paytable. Open the game's info screen to see what each symbol pays and the exact rules for this version.
- Spin. Each spin's result is decided by a certified random number generator, independent of previous spins.
- Trigger the bonus. Land the required scatter symbols to start the free spins feature.
The full Barber Shop guide: how winnings work, 2 features and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.25 a spin (medium volatility)
- What 97% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.00 on average
- 2 features explained: respins, free spins
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 99%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Barber Shop
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How winnings work (members only)
What 97% RTP costs per $100 wagered
What 97% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 97%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.00
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a medium volatility game.
Features explained (members only)
2 features explained: respins, free spins
Respins
Selected reels or the whole grid spin again without a new stake, usually triggered by a specific symbol combination or near-miss feature.
Free spins
A bonus round of spins played at no cost to your balance, usually triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. Wins during the round are added to your balance, and many games let you retrigger extra spins.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. Medium volatility balances hit rate and win size. Expect dry spells between features, but not extreme swings. A simple rule: bring at least 200 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.25.
2 more tips and a session planner
- Bonus wagering: at 97% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $30.00 on average. Check the bonus terms, as some casinos exclude specific games. Run your numbers in the wagering calculator.
- Set limits before you spin. Decide your loss limit and session time in advance and stop when you reach either. No pattern or betting system changes the outcome of a spin.
More on this in slot RTP and volatility explained and bankroll management.
Does it fit your budget? (members only)
Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets
For medium volatility we suggest a budget of at least 200 spins. This is what that means for Barber Shop.
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 200 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.10 | Bet range not published | $0.60 |
| $50 | $0.25 | Bet range not published | $1.50 |
| $100 | $0.50 | Bet range not published | $3 |
| $250 | $1.25 | Bet range not published | $7.50 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
Same style, better RTP (members only)
4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 99%)
Slots with the same mechanic (paylines) and volatility (medium) as Barber Shop, with a higher published RTP. Casinos can still run lower versions of any of them.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Barber Shop?
Barber Shop is developed by Thunderkick and was released in 2014.
What is the RTP of Barber Shop?
The default RTP of Barber Shop is 97%.
Is Barber Shop high volatility?
Barber Shop is rated medium volatility. Medium volatility balances hit rate and win size.
Can I play Barber Shop for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official Thunderkick demo of Barber Shop.
Does Barber Shop have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Barber Shop in the sources we checked.
Where can I play Barber Shop?
Opalis carries Thunderkick games. Check Barber Shop is in the lobby in your country before you sign up. 18+ · New customers · T&Cs apply. Availability varies by country.
Where this data comes from
- slotcatalog.com Slot database
Specs come from 1 independent slot database. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © Thunderkick, shown to identify the game.
