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Fire in the Hole 2 is a Nolimit City slot (2024) with 96.07% RTP, very high volatility and a 65,000x max win. It has multipliers, wild symbols and ante bet. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.07%
- Volatility
- Very high
- Hit frequency
- 25.09% (about 1 in 4.0 spins)
- Max win
- 65,000x
- Grid
- 6×6
- Released
- 22 February 2024
- Bet range
- $0.20–$100
- Jackpot
- None
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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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Themes:
Part of the Fire in the Hole series.
Free demo Members
Try Fire in the Hole 2 with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Nolimit City demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Fire in the Hole 2 (members only)
This game uses its own win-evaluation system. Check the in-game paytable for exactly how combinations are formed.
Fire in the Hole 2 is played on a 6×6 grid.
- 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.
- 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 Fire in the Hole 2 guide: how winnings work, 6 features and 6 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.12 a spin (very high volatility)
- What 96.07% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.93 on average
- 6 features explained: multipliers, wild symbols, ante bet, split symbols, symbol upgrades and 1 more
- Bonus-buy risk breakdown
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
- 3 RTP versions compared: 96.07%, 94.08%, 92.07%
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Fire in the Hole 2
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.07% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 65,000x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 65,000x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $65,000; on $0.20 it is $13,000. 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 96.07% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.07%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.93
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 25.09%, meaning roughly one spin in 4.0 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
6 features explained: multipliers, wild symbols, ante bet, split symbols and more
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.
Wild symbols
Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations. They do not normally replace scatter or bonus symbols.
Ante bet
An optional extra charge on each spin, typically +25%, that increases the chance of triggering the bonus feature.
Split symbols
Symbols that count as two (or more) of the same symbol, boosting the size of combinations.
Symbol upgrades
Lower-paying symbols are transformed into higher-paying ones during a feature.
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).
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.
5 more tips and a session planner
- Check which RTP version you're playing. Nolimit City offers this game at 96.07%, 94.08%, 92.07%. Open the game rules at your casino and prefer sites running the 96.07% 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 96.07% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $39.30 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 $0.20 minimum bet
For very high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 400 spins. This is what that means for Fire in the Hole 2 (bets from $0.20 up to a maximum bet of $100).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 400 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.05 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $0.79 |
| $50 | $0.12 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $1.97 |
| $100 | $0.25 | Fits | $3.93 |
| $250 | $0.62 | Fits | $9.83 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
RTP versions (members only)
3 RTP versions compared: 96.07%, 94.08%, 92.07%
Nolimit City supplies Fire in the Hole 2 in 3 RTP versions and each casino chooses which one to run. Over $1,000 of bets, the 92.07% version costs about $40 more on average than the 96.07% version.
| Version | Average cost per $100 wagered | Extra vs best |
|---|---|---|
| 96.07% (best) | $3.93 | — |
| 94.08% | $5.92 | +$1.99 |
| 92.07% | $7.93 | +$4 |
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 Fire in the Hole 2?
Fire in the Hole 2 is developed by Nolimit City and was released in 2024.
What is the RTP of Fire in the Hole 2?
The default RTP of Fire in the Hole 2 is 96.07%. Nolimit City also supplies versions at 94.08%, 92.07%, so check the game's info screen at your casino.
Is Fire in the Hole 2 high volatility?
Fire in the Hole 2 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 Fire in the Hole 2?
The maximum win on Fire in the Hole 2 is 65,000x your stake, which is $65,000 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Fire in the Hole 2 for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Nolimit City demo of Fire in the Hole 2 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 Fire in the Hole 2 have a bonus buy?
Yes. Fire in the Hole 2 includes a bonus buy option, although it is unavailable in some countries such as the UK.
Where can I play Fire in the Hole 2?
Velmora carries Nolimit City games. Check Fire in the Hole 2 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
- nolimitcity.com Provider
- fan-cdn.nolimitcity.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 © Nolimit City, shown to identify the game.
