Quick answer
Pop is a Big Time Gaming slot (2021) with 96.54% RTP, high volatility and a 66,960x max win. It uses 256 ways with tumbling reels and free spins. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.54%
- Volatility
- High
- Hit frequency
- 32.98% (about 1 in 3.0 spins)
- Max win
- 66,960x
- Grid
- 4×4
- Pays
- 256 ways
- Released
- 8 March 2021
- Bet range
- $0.20–$20
- Jackpot
- None
Casinos with Big Time Gaming games
- Solstice Spins50 Free Spins No Deposit + 100% up to $50035x bonusCarries Big Time GamingPlay at Solstice Spins (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep: none for the free spins; $20 for the match bonus. 35x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 14 days. 50 spins on Starburst at $0.10. Spin wins capped at $100. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. No deposit needed for the free spins. Min deposit $20 for the match bonus. 35x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Starburst at $0.10 per spin. Max win from free spins $100. Offer valid 14 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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How to play Pop (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.
Pop is played on a 4×4 grid with 256 ways.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.20 and $20. 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 Pop guide: how winnings work, 2 features and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.17 a spin (high volatility)
- What 96.54% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.46 on average
- 2 features explained: tumbling reels, free spins
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98.12%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Pop
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.54% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 66,960x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 66,960x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $66,960; on $0.20 it is $13,392. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
Because winning symbols tumble away and are replaced, one paid spin can produce a chain of wins. All of them count towards that spin's total.
What 96.54% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.54%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.46
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a high volatility game.
The published hit frequency is 32.98%, meaning roughly one spin in 3.0 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
2 features explained: tumbling reels, free spins
Tumbling reels
After a win, the winning symbols are removed and new ones fall into their place. This can create several consecutive wins from a single paid spin. Also called cascades or avalanches.
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.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins. Long losing runs are normal. Keep stakes small (around 1% of your session budget or less) so you can ride out the swings. A simple rule: bring at least 300 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.17.
2 more tips and a session planner
- Bonus wagering: at 96.54% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $34.60 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 high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 300 spins. This is what that means for Pop (bets from $0.20 up to a maximum bet of $20).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 300 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.07 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $0.69 |
| $50 | $0.17 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $1.73 |
| $100 | $0.33 | Fits | $3.46 |
| $250 | $0.83 | Fits | $8.65 |
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)
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Pop?
Pop is developed by Big Time Gaming and was released in 2021.
What is the RTP of Pop?
The default RTP of Pop is 96.54%.
Is Pop high volatility?
Pop is rated high volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins.
What is the max win on Pop?
The maximum win on Pop is 66,960x your stake, which is $66,960 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Pop for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official Big Time Gaming demo of Pop.
Does Pop have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Pop in the sources we checked.
Where can I play Pop?
Solstice Spins carries Big Time Gaming games. Check Pop 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
- bigtimegaming.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 © Big Time Gaming, shown to identify the game.
