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Hex is a Relax Gaming slot (2022) with 96.43% RTP, very high volatility and a 25,000x max win. It uses ways to win with mystery symbols, expanding reels and bonus buy. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.43%
- Volatility
- Very high
- Hit frequency
- 24.73% (about 1 in 4.0 spins)
- Max win
- 25,000x
- Grid
- 5 reels
- Pays
- Ways to win
- Released
- 23 March 2022
- Bet range
- $0.10–$30
- Jackpot
- None
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Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. 30x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Book of Dead at $0.20 per spin. Spins credited in daily batches of 20 over 10 days. Offer valid 30 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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Try Hex with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Relax Gaming demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Hex (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.
Hex is played on a 5 reels grid with ways to win.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.10 and $30. 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 bonus buy. Where permitted, pay a fixed price to start the bonus directly.
The full Hex guide: how winnings work, 3 features and 4 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.12 a spin (very high volatility)
- What 96.43% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.57 on average
- 3 features explained: mystery symbols, expanding reels, bonus buy
- Bonus-buy risk breakdown
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.10 minimum bet
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98.1%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Hex
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.43% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 25,000x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 25,000x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $25,000; on $0.20 it is $5,000. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
What 96.43% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.43%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.57
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 24.73%, meaning roughly one spin in 4.0 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
3 features explained: mystery symbols, expanding reels, bonus buy
Mystery symbols
Special symbols that all reveal the same randomly chosen regular symbol, which can complete several wins at once.
Expanding reels
The grid grows during play, adding rows or reels and increasing the number of ways or lines that can pay.
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.
3 more tips and a session planner
- 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.
- Bonus wagering: at 96.43% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $35.70 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 $0.10 minimum bet
For very high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 400 spins. This is what that means for Hex (bets from $0.10 up to a maximum bet of $30).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 400 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.05 | Below the $0.10 minimum bet | $0.71 |
| $50 | $0.12 | Fits | $1.78 |
| $100 | $0.25 | Fits | $3.57 |
| $250 | $0.62 | Fits | $8.92 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Hex?
Hex is developed by Relax Gaming and was released in 2022.
What is the RTP of Hex?
The default RTP of Hex is 96.43%.
Is Hex high volatility?
Hex 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 Hex?
The maximum win on Hex is 25,000x your stake, which is $25,000 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Hex for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Relax Gaming demo of Hex 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 Hex have a bonus buy?
Yes. Hex includes a bonus buy option, although it is unavailable in some countries such as the UK.
Where can I play Hex?
Aurivo Casino carries Relax Gaming games. Check Hex 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
- relax-gaming.com Provider
- bigwinboard.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 © Relax Gaming, shown to identify the game.
