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The Cage is a Nolimit City slot (2023) with 96.05% RTP, high volatility and a 25,000x max win. It has free spins, multipliers and wild symbols. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.05%
- Volatility
- High
- Hit frequency
- 31.98% (about 1 in 3.1 spins)
- Max win
- 25,000x
- Grid
- 7×4
- Released
- 20 June 2023
- Bet range
- $0.20–$100
- Jackpot
- None
Casinos with Nolimit City games
- Velmora150 No-Wager Free Spins Keep every winNo wageringCarries Nolimit CityPlay at Velmora (opens in new tab)
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Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. No wagering on winnings. Free spins on Big Bass Bonanza at $0.10 per spin. Offer valid 7 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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Try The Cage with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Nolimit City demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play The Cage (members only)
This game uses its own win-evaluation system. Check the in-game paytable for exactly how combinations are formed.
The Cage is played on a 7×4 grid.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.20 and $100. 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.
- Optional bonus buy. Where permitted, pay a fixed price to start the bonus directly.
The full The Cage guide: how winnings work, 6 features and 5 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.17 a spin (high volatility)
- What 96.05% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.95 on average
- 6 features explained: free spins, multipliers, wild symbols, sticky wilds, tumbling reels and 1 more
- Bonus-buy risk breakdown
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
- 3 RTP versions compared: 96.05%, 94.09%, 92.09%
- Strategy tips and a session planner for The Cage
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.05% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 25,000x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 25,000x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $25,000; on $0.20 it is $5,000. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
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.
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 96.05% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.05%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.95
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 31.98%, meaning roughly one spin in 3.1 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
6 features explained: free spins, multipliers, wild symbols, sticky wilds and more
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.
Sticky wilds
Sticky wilds stay locked in place for several spins or for the rest of a feature, giving every following spin a better chance of connecting wins.
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.
Bonus buy
Lets you pay a fixed multiple of your stake to enter the bonus feature straight away instead of waiting for it to trigger. It raises variance considerably and is not available in every country (it is banned in the UK).
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.
4 more tips and a session planner
- Check which RTP version you're playing. Nolimit City offers this game at 96.05%, 94.09%, 92.09%. Open the game rules at your casino and prefer sites running the 96.05% version.
- Treat bonus buys as high-risk. Buying the feature concentrates your budget into a few large-variance rounds. Many results return less than the price paid. Read our bonus buy guide first.
- Bonus wagering: at 96.05% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $39.50 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, 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 The Cage (bets from $0.20 up to a maximum bet of $100).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 300 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.07 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $0.79 |
| $50 | $0.17 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $1.97 |
| $100 | $0.33 | Fits | $3.95 |
| $250 | $0.83 | Fits | $9.87 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
RTP versions (members only)
3 RTP versions compared: 96.05%, 94.09%, 92.09%
Nolimit City supplies The Cage in 3 RTP versions and each casino chooses which one to run. Over $1,000 of bets, the 92.09% version costs about $39.60 more on average than the 96.05% version.
| Version | Average cost per $100 wagered | Extra vs best |
|---|---|---|
| 96.05% (best) | $3.95 | — |
| 94.09% | $5.91 | +$1.96 |
| 92.09% | $7.91 | +$3.96 |
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
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who makes The Cage?
The Cage is developed by Nolimit City and was released in 2023.
What is the RTP of The Cage?
The default RTP of The Cage is 96.05%. Nolimit City also supplies versions at 94.09%, 92.09%, so check the game's info screen at your casino.
Is The Cage high volatility?
The Cage is rated high volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins.
What is the max win on The Cage?
The maximum win on The Cage is 25,000x your stake, which is $25,000 on a $1 spin.
Can I play The Cage for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Nolimit City demo of The Cage 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 The Cage have a bonus buy?
Yes. The Cage includes a bonus buy option, although it is unavailable in some countries such as the UK.
Where can I play The Cage?
Velmora carries Nolimit City games. Check The Cage 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
- nolimitcity.com Provider
- fan-cdn.nolimitcity.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 © Nolimit City, shown to identify the game.
