Quick answer
Legend of the Golden Monkey is a Yggdrasil slot (2016) with 96% RTP and low–medium volatility. It uses ways to win with free spins, wild symbols and sticky wilds. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96%
- Volatility
- Low–medium
- Pays
- Ways to win
- Released
- 24 May 2016
- Jackpot
- None
Not published by the provider: max win, grid, bet range
Casinos with Yggdrasil games
- Lunaro100% up to $300 + 100 Free Spins25x bonusCarries YggdrasilPlay at Lunaro (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $10. 25x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 30 days. 100 spins on Gates of Olympus at $0.20. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $10. 25x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Gates of Olympus at $0.20 per spin. Offer valid 30 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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Try Legend of the Golden Monkey with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Yggdrasil demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Legend of the Golden Monkey (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.
Legend of the Golden Monkey pays with ways to win.
- 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 Legend of the Golden Monkey guide: how winnings work, 3 features and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.33 a spin (low–medium volatility)
- What 96% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $4.00 on average
- 3 features explained: free spins, wild symbols, sticky wilds
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 97.33%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Legend of the Golden Monkey
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96% RTP costs per $100 wagered
What 96% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $4.00
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a low–medium volatility game.
Features explained (members only)
3 features explained: free spins, wild symbols, sticky wilds
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.
Wild symbols
Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations. They do not normally replace scatter or bonus symbols.
Sticky wilds
Sticky wilds stay locked in place for several spins or for the rest of a feature, giving every following spin a better chance of connecting wins.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. Low-to-medium volatility gives fairly regular hits with occasional bigger features. It is a balanced choice for steady play and bonus wagering. A simple rule: bring at least 150 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.33.
2 more tips and a session planner
- Bonus wagering: at 96% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $40.00 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 low–medium volatility we suggest a budget of at least 150 spins. This is what that means for Legend of the Golden Monkey.
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 150 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.13 | Bet range not published | $0.80 |
| $50 | $0.33 | Bet range not published | $2 |
| $100 | $0.67 | Bet range not published | $4 |
| $250 | $1.67 | Bet range not published | $10 |
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 97.33%)
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Legend of the Golden Monkey?
Legend of the Golden Monkey is developed by Yggdrasil and was released in 2016.
What is the RTP of Legend of the Golden Monkey?
The default RTP of Legend of the Golden Monkey is 96%.
Is Legend of the Golden Monkey high volatility?
Legend of the Golden Monkey is rated low–medium volatility. Low-to-medium volatility gives fairly regular hits with occasional bigger features.
Can I play Legend of the Golden Monkey for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Yggdrasil demo of Legend of the Golden Monkey 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 Legend of the Golden Monkey have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Legend of the Golden Monkey in the sources we checked.
Where can I play Legend of the Golden Monkey?
Lunaro carries Yggdrasil games. Check Legend of the Golden Monkey 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
- yggdrasilgaming.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 © Yggdrasil, shown to identify the game.
