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Sword of Shoguns is a Thunderkick slot (2023) with 96.15% RTP, very high volatility and a 25,200x max win. It uses 5,040 ways with expanding wilds, wild symbols and free spins. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
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Key specs
- RTP
- 96.15%
- 0.11 points above the median (96.04%)
- Volatility
- Very high6 of 6 on our volatility scale
- Max win
- 25,200x
- Higher than 94% of slots in our database
- Grid
- 6 reels
- Pays
- 5,040 ways
- Released
- 7 Jun 2023
- Jackpot
- None
Not published by the provider: bet range
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Themes:
Part of the Sword of series.
Free demo Members
Try Sword of Shoguns with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Thunderkick demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Sword of Shoguns (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.
Sword of Shoguns is played on a 6 reels grid with 5,040 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 Sword of Shoguns guide: how winnings work, 3 features and 4 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.12 a spin (very high volatility)
- What 96.15% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.85 on average
- 3 features explained: expanding wilds, wild symbols, free spins
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets
- 2 RTP versions compared: 96.4%, 96.15%
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98.1%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Sword of Shoguns
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.15% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 25,200x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 25,200x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $25,200; on $0.20 it is $5,040. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
What 96.15% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.15%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.85
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.
Features explained (members only)
3 features explained: expanding wilds, wild symbols, free spins
Expanding wilds
When an expanding wild lands, it grows to cover its whole reel, turning one symbol into a full column of wilds.
Wild symbols
Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations. They do not normally replace scatter or bonus symbols.
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. 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.
3 more tips and a session planner
- Check which RTP version you're playing. Thunderkick offers this game at 96.4%, 96.15%. Open the game rules at your casino and prefer sites running the 96.4% version.
- Bonus wagering: at 96.15% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $38.50 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 very high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 400 spins. This is what that means for Sword of Shoguns.
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 400 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.05 | Bet range not published | $0.77 |
| $50 | $0.12 | Bet range not published | $1.92 |
| $100 | $0.25 | Bet range not published | $3.85 |
| $250 | $0.62 | Bet range not published | $9.62 |
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: 96.4%, 96.15%
Thunderkick supplies Sword of Shoguns in 2 RTP versions and each casino chooses which one to run. Over $1,000 of bets, the 96.15% version costs about $2.50 more on average than the 96.4% version.
| Version | Average cost per $100 wagered | Extra vs best |
|---|---|---|
| 96.4% (best) | $3.60 | — |
| 96.15% | $3.85 | +$0.25 |
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 Sword of Shoguns?
Sword of Shoguns is developed by Thunderkick and was released in 2023.
What is the RTP of Sword of Shoguns?
The default RTP of Sword of Shoguns is 96.15%. Thunderkick also supplies versions at 96.4%, so check the game's info screen at your casino.
Is Sword of Shoguns high volatility?
Sword of Shoguns 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 Sword of Shoguns?
The maximum win on Sword of Shoguns is 25,200x your stake, which is $25,200 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Sword of Shoguns for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Thunderkick demo of Sword of Shoguns 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 Sword of Shoguns have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Sword of Shoguns in the sources we checked.
Where can I play Sword of Shoguns?
Opalis carries Thunderkick games. Check Sword of Shoguns 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
- thunderkick.com Provider
- slotcatalog.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 © Thunderkick, shown to identify the game.
