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Elements: The Awakening is a NetEnt slot (2012) with 96.02% RTP, medium volatility and a 800x max win. It uses 20 paylines with free spins and tumbling reels. RTP can vary by casino.
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Key specs
- RTP
- 96.02%
- 0.02 points below the median (96.04%)
- Volatility
- Medium3 of 6 on our volatility scale
- Max win
- 800x
- Higher than 8% of slots in our database
- Hit frequency
- 29% (about 1 in 3.4 spins)
- Grid
- 5×3
- Pays
- 20 paylines
- Released
- 22 Aug 2012
- Bet range
- $0.20–$100
- Jackpot
- None
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How to play Elements: The Awakening (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.
Elements: The Awakening is played on a 5×3 grid with 20 paylines.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.20 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.
The full Elements: The Awakening guide: how winnings work, 2 features and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.25 a spin (medium volatility)
- What 96.02% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.98 on average
- 2 features explained: free spins, tumbling reels
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98.06%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Elements: The Awakening
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.02% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 800x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 800x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $800; on $0.20 it is $160. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
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 96.02% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.02%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.98
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 29%, meaning roughly one spin in 3.4 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
2 features explained: free spins, tumbling reels
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.
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.
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 96.02% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $39.80 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 $0.20 minimum bet
For medium volatility we suggest a budget of at least 200 spins. This is what that means for Elements: The Awakening (bets from $0.20 up to a maximum bet of $100).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 200 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.10 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $0.80 |
| $50 | $0.25 | Fits | $1.99 |
| $100 | $0.50 | Fits | $3.98 |
| $250 | $1.25 | Fits | $9.95 |
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 98.06%)
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Elements: The Awakening?
Elements: The Awakening is developed by NetEnt and was released in 2012.
What is the RTP of Elements: The Awakening?
The default RTP of Elements: The Awakening is 96.02%.
Is Elements: The Awakening high volatility?
Elements: The Awakening is rated medium volatility. Medium volatility balances hit rate and win size.
What is the max win on Elements: The Awakening?
The maximum win on Elements: The Awakening is 800x your stake, which is $800 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Elements: The Awakening for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official NetEnt demo of Elements: The Awakening.
Does Elements: The Awakening have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Elements: The Awakening in the sources we checked.
Where can I play Elements: The Awakening?
Aurivo Casino, Kronos Royale and Lunaro carry NetEnt games. Check Elements: The Awakening 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
- netent.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 © NetEnt, shown to identify the game.
