Quick answer
Shah Mat is a Red Tiger slot (2021) with 95.79% RTP, very high volatility and a 4,323x max win. It uses cluster pays with free spins, multipliers and wild symbols. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 95.79%
- Volatility
- Very high
- Hit frequency
- 18.82% (about 1 in 5.3 spins)
- Max win
- 4,323x
- Grid
- 8×8
- Pays
- Cluster pays
- Released
- 16 September 2021
- Bet range
- $0.10–$50
Not published by the provider: jackpot
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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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Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $50. 40x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $10 while wagering. Cashback: 10% of net casino losses each week (Monday to Sunday), paid as cash with no wagering every Monday, up to $500 a week. Offer valid 60 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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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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How to play Shah Mat (members only)
Wins pay for groups of matching symbols that touch horizontally or vertically. Larger clusters pay more, and winning clusters usually disappear to make room for new symbols.
Shah Mat is played on a 8×8 grid with cluster pays.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.10 and $50. 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 Shah Mat guide: how winnings work, 4 features and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.12 a spin (very high volatility)
- What 95.79% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $4.21 on average
- 4 features explained: free spins, multipliers, wild symbols, cluster pays
- 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%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Shah Mat
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How winnings work (members only)
What 95.79% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 4,323x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 4,323x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $4,323; on $0.20 it is $864.60. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
Because wins don't depend on lines, every symbol in view can count towards a pay. The paytable lists how many matching symbols each tier needs.
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 95.79% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 95.79%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $4.21
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 18.82%, meaning roughly one spin in 5.3 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
4 features explained: free spins, multipliers, wild symbols, cluster pays
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.
Cluster pays
Wins are formed by groups of matching symbols touching horizontally or vertically, rather than along lines.
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.
2 more tips and a session planner
- Bonus wagering: at 95.79% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $42.10 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 Shah Mat (bets from $0.10 up to a maximum bet of $50).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 400 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.05 | Below the $0.10 minimum bet | $0.84 |
| $50 | $0.12 | Fits | $2.10 |
| $100 | $0.25 | Fits | $4.21 |
| $250 | $0.62 | Fits | $10.52 |
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 Shah Mat?
Shah Mat is developed by Red Tiger and was released in 2021.
What is the RTP of Shah Mat?
The default RTP of Shah Mat is 95.79%.
Is Shah Mat high volatility?
Shah Mat 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 Shah Mat?
The maximum win on Shah Mat is 4,323x your stake, which is $4,323 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Shah Mat for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official Red Tiger demo of Shah Mat.
Does Shah Mat have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Shah Mat in the sources we checked.
Where can I play Shah Mat?
Aurivo Casino, Kronos Royale and Lunaro carry Red Tiger games. Check Shah Mat 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
- redtiger.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 © Red Tiger, shown to identify the game.
