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Duel of Wizards is a Backseat Gaming slot with 96.01% RTP, very high volatility and a 15,000x max win. It has multipliers 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
- Very high6 of 6 on our volatility scale
- Max win
- 15,000x
- Higher than 84% of slots in our database
- Hit frequency
- 20% (about 1 in 5.0 spins)
- Jackpot
- None
Not published by the provider: grid, bet range
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How to play Duel of Wizards (members only)
This game uses its own win-evaluation system. Check the in-game paytable for exactly how combinations are formed.
- 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 Duel of Wizards guide: how winnings work, 2 features and 4 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.12 a spin (very high volatility)
- What 96.01% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.99 on average
- 2 features explained: multipliers, free spins
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets
- 4 RTP versions compared: 96.01%, 94.01%, 92.01%, 90.01%
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Duel of Wizards
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.01% 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.
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 very high volatility game.
The published hit frequency is 20%, meaning roughly one spin in 5.0 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
2 features explained: multipliers, free spins
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.
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. Very high volatility means most spins lose and a large share of the return comes from rare big features. Treat it as entertainment with a strict budget and a stake of around 0.5% of your session budget or less. A simple rule: bring at least 400 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.12.
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 very high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 400 spins. This is what that means for Duel of Wizards.
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 400 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.05 | Bet range not published | $0.80 |
| $50 | $0.12 | Bet range not published | $1.99 |
| $100 | $0.25 | Bet range not published | $3.99 |
| $250 | $0.62 | 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 Duel of Wizards 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
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Duel of Wizards?
Duel of Wizards is developed by Backseat Gaming.
What is the RTP of Duel of Wizards?
The default RTP of Duel of Wizards 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 Duel of Wizards high volatility?
Duel of Wizards is rated very high volatility. Very high volatility means most spins lose and a large share of the return comes from rare big features.
What is the max win on Duel of Wizards?
The maximum win on Duel of Wizards is 15,000x your stake, which is $15,000 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Duel of Wizards for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official Backseat Gaming demo of Duel of Wizards.
Does Duel of Wizards have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Duel of Wizards 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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