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The Ancient Four is a Platipus slot (2020) with 95.02% RTP, high volatility and a 2,250x max win. It uses 50 paylines with free spins and wild symbols. RTP can vary by casino.
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Key specs
- RTP
- 95.02%
- 1.02 points below the median (96.04%)
- Volatility
- High5 of 6 on our volatility scale
- Max win
- 2,250x
- Higher than 27% of slots in our database
- Hit frequency
- 36.68% (about 1 in 2.7 spins)
- Grid
- 5×3
- Pays
- 50 paylines
- Released
- 30 May 2020
- Bet range
- $0.50–$50
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How to play The Ancient Four (members only)
Wins are paid when matching symbols land on an active payline, usually left to right starting from the leftmost reel. Your total stake is spread across the lines, and each line win is the line bet multiplied by the symbol's paytable value.
The Ancient Four is played on a 5×3 grid with 50 paylines.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.50 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 The Ancient Four guide: how winnings work, 2 features and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.17 a spin (high volatility)
- What 95.02% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $4.98 on average
- 2 features explained: free spins, wild symbols
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.50 minimum bet
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 99%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for The Ancient Four
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How winnings work (members only)
What 95.02% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 2,250x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 2,250x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $2,250; on $0.20 it is $450. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
What 95.02% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 95.02%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $4.98
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 36.68%, meaning roughly one spin in 2.7 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
2 features explained: free spins, wild 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.
Wild symbols
Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations. They do not normally replace scatter or bonus symbols.
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 95.02% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $49.80 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 $0.50 minimum bet
For high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 300 spins. This is what that means for The Ancient Four (bets from $0.50 up to a maximum bet of $50).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 300 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.07 | Below the $0.50 minimum bet | $1 |
| $50 | $0.17 | Below the $0.50 minimum bet | $2.49 |
| $100 | $0.33 | Below the $0.50 minimum bet | $4.98 |
| $250 | $0.83 | Fits | $12.45 |
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 The Ancient Four?
The Ancient Four is developed by Platipus and was released in 2020.
What is the RTP of The Ancient Four?
The default RTP of The Ancient Four is 95.02%.
Is The Ancient Four high volatility?
The Ancient Four is rated high volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins.
What is the max win on The Ancient Four?
The maximum win on The Ancient Four is 2,250x your stake, which is $2,250 on a $1 spin.
Can I play The Ancient Four for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official Platipus demo of The Ancient Four.
Does The Ancient Four have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for The Ancient Four in the sources we checked.
Where this data comes from
- slotcatalog.com Slot database
Specs come from 1 independent slot database. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © Platipus, shown to identify the game.
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