Quick answer
Nine Tails is a Habanero slot (2021) with 98% RTP, medium volatility and a 1,562x max win. It uses 259 ways with free spins, wild symbols and symbol upgrades. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 98%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Max win
- 1,562x
- Grid
- 5×5
- Pays
- 259 ways
- Released
- 6 October 2021
- Jackpot
- None
Not published by the provider: bet range
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Key terms
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Game availability varies by casino and country.
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How to play Nine Tails (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.
Nine Tails is played on a 5×5 grid with 259 ways.
- 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 Nine Tails guide: how winnings work, 3 features and 4 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.25 a spin (medium volatility)
- What 98% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $2.00 on average
- 3 features explained: free spins, wild symbols, symbol upgrades
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets
- 5 RTP versions compared: 98%, 97%, 94%, 92%, 86%
- 1 slot with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98.19%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Nine Tails
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How winnings work (members only)
What 98% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 1,562x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 1,562x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $1,562; on $0.20 it is $312.40. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
What 98% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 98%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $2.00
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.
Features explained (members only)
3 features explained: free spins, wild symbols, symbol upgrades
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.
Symbol upgrades
Lower-paying symbols are transformed into higher-paying ones during a feature.
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.
3 more tips and a session planner
- Check which RTP version you're playing. Habanero offers this game at 98%, 97%, 94%, 92%, 86%. Open the game rules at your casino and prefer sites running the 98% version.
- Bonus wagering: at 98% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $20.00 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 medium volatility we suggest a budget of at least 200 spins. This is what that means for Nine Tails.
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 200 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.10 | Bet range not published | $0.40 |
| $50 | $0.25 | Bet range not published | $1 |
| $100 | $0.50 | Bet range not published | $2 |
| $250 | $1.25 | Bet range not published | $5 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
RTP versions (members only)
5 RTP versions compared: 98%, 97%, 94%, 92%, 86%
Habanero supplies Nine Tails in 5 RTP versions and each casino chooses which one to run. Over $1,000 of bets, the 86% version costs about $120 more on average than the 98% version.
| Version | Average cost per $100 wagered | Extra vs best |
|---|---|---|
| 98% (best) | $2.00 | — |
| 97% | $3.00 | +$1 |
| 94% | $6.00 | +$4 |
| 92% | $8.00 | +$6 |
| 86% | $14.00 | +$12 |
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)
1 slot with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98.19%)
Slots with the same mechanic (ways to win) and volatility (medium) as Nine Tails, with a higher published RTP. Casinos can still run lower versions of any of them.
Cake Valley98.19% RTP · +0.19 ptsQuestions
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Nine Tails?
Nine Tails is developed by Habanero and was released in 2021.
What is the RTP of Nine Tails?
The default RTP of Nine Tails is 98%. Habanero also supplies versions at 97%, 94%, 92%, 86%, so check the game's info screen at your casino.
Is Nine Tails high volatility?
Nine Tails is rated medium volatility. Medium volatility balances hit rate and win size.
What is the max win on Nine Tails?
The maximum win on Nine Tails is 1,562x your stake, which is $1,562 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Nine Tails for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official Habanero demo of Nine Tails.
Does Nine Tails have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Nine Tails in the sources we checked.
Where this data comes from
- habanerosystems.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 © Habanero, shown to identify the game.
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