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Drako's Den is a Backseat Gaming slot with 96.01% RTP, high volatility and a 7,500x max win. It uses scatter pays with tumbling reels, respins and free spins. RTP can vary by casino.
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Key specs
- RTP
- 96.01%
- 0.03 points below the median (96.04%)
- Volatility
- High5 of 6 on our volatility scale
- Max win
- 7,500x
- Higher than 61% of slots in our database
- Hit frequency
- 23.54% (about 1 in 4.2 spins)
- Pays
- Scatter pays
- Jackpot
- None
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How to play Drako's Den (members only)
Symbols pay anywhere on the grid: you need a minimum number of the same symbol in view (for example eight or more), regardless of position. The more matching symbols, the higher the payout tier.
Drako's Den pays with scatter pays.
- 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 Drako's Den guide: how winnings work, 3 features and 4 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.17 a spin (high volatility)
- What 96.01% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.99 on average
- 3 features explained: tumbling reels, respins, free spins
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets
- 4 RTP versions compared: 96.01%, 94.01%, 92.01%, 90.01%
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Drako's Den
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.01% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 7,500x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 7,500x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $7,500; on $0.20 it is $1,500. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
Because wins don't depend on lines, every symbol in view can count towards a pay. The paytable lists how many matching symbols each tier needs.
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 96.01% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.01%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.99
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.
The published hit frequency is 23.54%, meaning roughly one spin in 4.2 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
3 features explained: tumbling reels, respins, free spins
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.
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. 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.
3 more tips and a session planner
- Check which RTP version you're playing. Backseat Gaming offers this game at 96.01%, 94.01%, 92.01%, 90.01%. Open the game rules at your casino and prefer sites running the 96.01% version.
- Bonus wagering: at 96.01% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $39.90 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 Drako's Den.
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 300 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.07 | Bet range not published | $0.80 |
| $50 | $0.17 | Bet range not published | $1.99 |
| $100 | $0.33 | Bet range not published | $3.99 |
| $250 | $0.83 | Bet range not published | $9.97 |
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: 96.01%, 94.01%, 92.01%, 90.01%
Backseat Gaming supplies Drako's Den in 4 RTP versions and each casino chooses which one to run. Over $1,000 of bets, the 90.01% version costs about $60 more on average than the 96.01% version.
| Version | Average cost per $100 wagered | Extra vs best |
|---|---|---|
| 96.01% (best) | $3.99 | — |
| 94.01% | $5.99 | +$2 |
| 92.01% | $7.99 | +$4 |
| 90.01% | $9.99 | +$6 |
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 Drako's Den?
Drako's Den is developed by Backseat Gaming.
What is the RTP of Drako's Den?
The default RTP of Drako's Den is 96.01%. Backseat Gaming also supplies versions at 94.01%, 92.01%, 90.01%, so check the game's info screen at your casino.
Is Drako's Den high volatility?
Drako's Den is rated high volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins.
What is the max win on Drako's Den?
The maximum win on Drako's Den is 7,500x your stake, which is $7,500 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Drako's Den for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official Backseat Gaming demo of Drako's Den.
Does Drako's Den have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Drako's Den in the sources we checked.
Where this data comes from
- backseatgaming.com Provider
Specs are as published by the provider. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © Backseat Gaming, shown to identify the game.
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