Quick answer
Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower is a Thunderkick slot (2020) with 96.17% RTP, high volatility and a 15,000x max win. It uses 4,096 ways with tumbling reels and multipliers. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.17%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 15,000x
- Grid
- 6 reels
- Pays
- 4,096 ways
- Released
- 26 November 2020
- Jackpot
- None
Not published by the provider: 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 Crystal Quest series.
Free demo Members
Try Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Thunderkick demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower (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.
Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower is played on a 6 reels grid with 4,096 ways.
- 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.
The full Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower guide: how winnings work, 2 features and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.17 a spin (high volatility)
- What 96.17% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.83 on average
- 2 features explained: tumbling reels, multipliers
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98.12%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.17% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 15,000x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 15,000x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $15,000; on $0.20 it is $3,000. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
Multipliers are applied to wins as they land; in many games several multipliers add together or multiply each other, which is where the largest wins come from.
Because winning symbols tumble away and are replaced, one paid spin can produce a chain of wins. All of them count towards that spin's total.
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 high volatility game.
Features explained (members only)
2 features explained: tumbling reels, multipliers
Tumbling reels
After a win, the winning symbols are removed and new ones fall into their place. This can create several consecutive wins from a single paid spin. Also called cascades or avalanches.
Multipliers
Multipliers increase a win by a set factor, such as 2x or 10x. They can be attached to symbols, applied to a whole spin, or grow during a feature, and are a main driver of the biggest wins.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins. Long losing runs are normal. Keep stakes small (around 1% of your session budget or less) so you can ride out the swings. A simple rule: bring at least 300 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.17.
2 more tips and a session planner
- 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
For high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 300 spins. This is what that means for Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower.
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 300 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.07 | Bet range not published | $0.77 |
| $50 | $0.17 | Bet range not published | $1.92 |
| $100 | $0.33 | Bet range not published | $3.83 |
| $250 | $0.83 | Bet range not published | $9.57 |
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 98.12%)
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower?
Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower is developed by Thunderkick and was released in 2020.
What is the RTP of Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower?
The default RTP of Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower is 96.17%.
Is Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower high volatility?
Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower is rated high volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins.
What is the max win on Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower?
The maximum win on Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower is 15,000x your stake, which is $15,000 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Thunderkick demo of Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower 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 Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower in the sources we checked.
Where can I play Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower?
Opalis carries Thunderkick games. Check Crystal Quest: Arcane Tower 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
- thunderkick.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 © Thunderkick, shown to identify the game.
