Quick answer
Benny the Beer is a Hacksaw Gaming slot (2023) with 96.17% RTP, medium volatility and a 10,000x max win. It uses 1,024 ways with free spins, stacked wilds and bonus buy. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.17%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Hit frequency
- 37.79% (about 1 in 2.6 spins)
- Max win
- 10,000x
- Grid
- 5×4
- Pays
- 1,024 ways
- Released
- 5 October 2023
- Bet range
- $0.10–$100
Not published by the provider: jackpot
Casinos with Hacksaw Gaming games
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Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. No wagering on winnings. Free spins on Big Bass Bonanza at $0.10 per spin. Offer valid 7 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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Free demo Members
Try Benny the Beer with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Hacksaw Gaming demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Benny the Beer (members only)
Instead of fixed lines, matching symbols on adjacent reels pay in any position, starting from the leftmost reel. The more matching symbols there are on each reel, the more ways the combination pays.
Benny the Beer is played on a 5×4 grid with 1,024 ways.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.10 and $100. 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.
- Optional ante bet. Pay extra per spin to raise the chance of triggering the feature.
- Optional bonus buy. Where permitted, pay a fixed price to start the bonus directly.
The full Benny the Beer guide: how winnings work, 4 features and 6 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.25 a spin (medium volatility)
- What 96.17% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.83 on average
- 4 features explained: free spins, stacked wilds, bonus buy, ante bet
- Bonus-buy risk breakdown
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.10 minimum bet
- 4 RTP versions compared: 96.17%, 94.17%, 92.28%, 88.26%
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98.19%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Benny the Beer
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.17% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 10,000x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 10,000x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $10,000; on $0.20 it is $2,000. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
What 96.17% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.17%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.83
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.
The published hit frequency is 37.79%, meaning roughly one spin in 2.6 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
4 features explained: free spins, stacked wilds, bonus buy, ante bet
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.
Stacked wilds
Wilds appear in vertical stacks covering several positions on a reel, which can connect wins across many lines at once.
Bonus buy
Lets you pay a fixed multiple of your stake to enter the bonus feature straight away instead of waiting for it to trigger. It raises variance considerably and is not available in every country (it is banned in the UK).
Ante bet
An optional extra charge on each spin, typically +25%, that increases the chance of triggering the bonus feature.
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.
5 more tips and a session planner
- Check which RTP version you're playing. Hacksaw Gaming offers this game at 96.17%, 94.17%, 92.28%, 88.26%. Open the game rules at your casino and prefer sites running the 96.17% version.
- Treat bonus buys as high-risk. Buying the feature concentrates your budget into a few large-variance rounds. Many results return less than the price paid. Read our bonus buy guide first.
- Understand the ante bet. It costs more per spin to trigger features more often; it does not change the game into a better bet.
- Bonus wagering: at 96.17% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $38.30 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, checked against the $0.10 minimum bet
For medium volatility we suggest a budget of at least 200 spins. This is what that means for Benny the Beer (bets from $0.10 up to a maximum bet of $100).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 200 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.10 | Fits | $0.77 |
| $50 | $0.25 | Fits | $1.92 |
| $100 | $0.50 | Fits | $3.83 |
| $250 | $1.25 | Fits | $9.57 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
RTP versions (members only)
4 RTP versions compared: 96.17%, 94.17%, 92.28%, 88.26%
Hacksaw Gaming supplies Benny the Beer in 4 RTP versions and each casino chooses which one to run. Over $1,000 of bets, the 88.26% version costs about $79.10 more on average than the 96.17% version.
| Version | Average cost per $100 wagered | Extra vs best |
|---|---|---|
| 96.17% (best) | $3.83 | — |
| 94.17% | $5.83 | +$2 |
| 92.28% | $7.72 | +$3.89 |
| 88.26% | $11.74 | +$7.91 |
Open the game's rules or info screen at your casino to see which version it runs.
Seen a different version at a casino? How member RTP reports work
Same style, better RTP (members only)
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Benny the Beer?
Benny the Beer is developed by Hacksaw Gaming and was released in 2023.
What is the RTP of Benny the Beer?
The default RTP of Benny the Beer is 96.17%. Hacksaw Gaming also supplies versions at 94.17%, 92.28%, 88.26%, so check the game's info screen at your casino.
Is Benny the Beer high volatility?
Benny the Beer is rated medium volatility. Medium volatility balances hit rate and win size.
What is the max win on Benny the Beer?
The maximum win on Benny the Beer is 10,000x your stake, which is $10,000 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Benny the Beer for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Hacksaw Gaming demo of Benny the Beer free on this page. It uses play money only, so demo wins can't be withdrawn, and it is for players aged 18 and over.
Does Benny the Beer have a bonus buy?
Yes. Benny the Beer includes a bonus buy option, although it is unavailable in some countries such as the UK.
Where can I play Benny the Beer?
Velmora carries Hacksaw Gaming games. Check Benny the Beer 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
- hacksawgaming.com Provider
- slotcatalog.com Slot database
Specs come from the provider's own site and 1 independent slot database. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © Hacksaw Gaming, shown to identify the game.
