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Milky Ways is a Nolimit City slot (2020) with 96.14% RTP, medium–high volatility and a 5,664x max win. It uses 243 ways with free spins, multipliers and wild symbols. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
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Key specs
- RTP
- 96.14%
- 0.1 points above the median (96.04%)
- Volatility
- Medium–high4 of 6 on our volatility scale
- Max win
- 5,664x
- Higher than 57% of slots in our database
- Hit frequency
- 33.2% (about 1 in 3.0 spins)
- Grid
- 5×3
- Pays
- 243 ways
- Released
- 24 Jun 2020
- Bet range
- $0.20–$100
- Jackpot
- None
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Try Milky Ways with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Nolimit City demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Milky Ways (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.
Milky Ways is played on a 5×3 grid with 243 ways.
- 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.
- Optional bonus buy. Where permitted, pay a fixed price to start the bonus directly.
The full Milky Ways guide: how winnings work, 5 features and 5 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.20 a spin (medium–high volatility)
- What 96.14% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.86 on average
- 5 features explained: free spins, multipliers, wild symbols, respins, bonus buy
- Bonus-buy risk breakdown
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
- 2 RTP versions compared: 96.14%, 94.24%
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 97.15%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Milky Ways
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.14% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 5,664x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 5,664x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $5,664; on $0.20 it is $1,132.80. 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 96.14% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.14%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.86
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a medium–high volatility game.
The published hit frequency is 33.2%, meaning roughly one spin in 3.0 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
5 features explained: free spins, multipliers, wild symbols, respins and more
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.
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.
Respins
Selected reels or the whole grid spin again without a new stake, usually triggered by a specific symbol combination or near-miss 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. Medium-to-high volatility means longer gaps between meaningful wins, with most of the return concentrated in features. Use smaller stakes relative to your budget. A simple rule: bring at least 250 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.20.
4 more tips and a session planner
- Check which RTP version you're playing. Nolimit City offers this game at 96.14%, 94.24%. Open the game rules at your casino and prefer sites running the 96.14% 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.
- Bonus wagering: at 96.14% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $38.60 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–high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 250 spins. This is what that means for Milky Ways (bets from $0.20 up to a maximum bet of $100).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 250 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.08 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $0.77 |
| $50 | $0.20 | Fits | $1.93 |
| $100 | $0.40 | Fits | $3.86 |
| $250 | $1 | Fits | $9.65 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
RTP versions (members only)
2 RTP versions compared: 96.14%, 94.24%
Nolimit City supplies Milky Ways in 2 RTP versions and each casino chooses which one to run. Over $1,000 of bets, the 94.24% version costs about $19 more on average than the 96.14% version.
| Version | Average cost per $100 wagered | Extra vs best |
|---|---|---|
| 96.14% (best) | $3.86 | — |
| 94.24% | $5.76 | +$1.90 |
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
Same style, better RTP (members only)
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Milky Ways?
Milky Ways is developed by Nolimit City and was released in 2020.
What is the RTP of Milky Ways?
The default RTP of Milky Ways is 96.14%. Nolimit City also supplies versions at 94.24%, so check the game's info screen at your casino.
Is Milky Ways high volatility?
Milky Ways is rated medium–high volatility. Medium-to-high volatility means longer gaps between meaningful wins, with most of the return concentrated in features.
What is the max win on Milky Ways?
The maximum win on Milky Ways is 5,664x your stake, which is $5,664 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Milky Ways for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Nolimit City demo of Milky Ways 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 Milky Ways have a bonus buy?
Yes. Milky Ways includes a bonus buy option, although it is unavailable in some countries such as the UK.
Where can I play Milky Ways?
Velmora carries Nolimit City games. Check Milky Ways 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.
