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The Catfather is a Pragmatic Play slot (2016) with 98.1% RTP. It uses 9 paylines with free spins and wild symbols. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
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Key specs
- RTP
- 98.1%
- 2.06 points above the median (96.04%)
- Grid
- 5×3
- Pays
- 9 paylines
- Released
- 15 Mar 2016
Not published by the provider: volatility, max win, bet range, jackpot
Casinos with Pragmatic Play games
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- Aurivo Casino100% up to $1,000 + 200 Free Spins30x bonusCarries Pragmatic PlayPlay at Aurivo Casino (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $20. 30x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 30 days. 200 spins on Book of Dead at $0.20. Credited in daily batches of 20 over 10 days. Full T&Cs apply.
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- Velmora150 No-Wager Free Spins Keep every winNo wageringCarries Pragmatic PlayPlay at Velmora (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $20. No wagering. 7 days. 150 spins on Big Bass Bonanza at $0.10. Full T&Cs apply.
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- Lunaro100% up to $300 + 100 Free Spins25x bonusCarries Pragmatic PlayPlay at Lunaro (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $10. 25x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 30 days. 100 spins on Gates of Olympus at $0.20. Full T&Cs apply.
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Themes:
Part of the The Catfather series.
Free demo Members
Try The Catfather with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Pragmatic Play demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play The Catfather (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 Catfather is played on a 5×3 grid with 9 paylines.
- 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 The Catfather guide: how winnings work, 2 features and 3 strategy tips
- What 98.1% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $1.90 on average
- 2 features explained: free spins, wild symbols
- 2 RTP versions compared: 98.1%, 96.52%
- Strategy tips for The Catfather
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How winnings work (members only)
What 98.1% RTP costs per $100 wagered
What 98.1% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 98.1%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $1.90
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a volatile game.
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)
- Check which RTP version you're playing. Pragmatic Play offers this game at 98.1%, 96.52%. Open the game rules at your casino and prefer sites running the 98.1% version.
2 more tips
- Bonus wagering: at 98.1% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $19.00 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.
RTP versions (members only)
2 RTP versions compared: 98.1%, 96.52%
Pragmatic Play supplies The Catfather in 2 RTP versions and each casino chooses which one to run. Over $1,000 of bets, the 96.52% version costs about $15.80 more on average than the 98.1% version.
| Version | Average cost per $100 wagered | Extra vs best |
|---|---|---|
| 98.1% (best) | $1.90 | — |
| 96.52% | $3.48 | +$1.58 |
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 Catfather?
The Catfather is developed by Pragmatic Play and was released in 2016.
What is the RTP of The Catfather?
The default RTP of The Catfather is 98.1%. Pragmatic Play also supplies versions at 96.52%, so check the game's info screen at your casino.
Can I play The Catfather for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Pragmatic Play demo of The Catfather 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 Catfather have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for The Catfather in the sources we checked.
Where can I play The Catfather?
Aurivo Casino, Velmora and Lunaro carry Pragmatic Play games. Check The Catfather 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
- pragmaticplay.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 © Pragmatic Play, shown to identify the game.
