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Toro Shōgun is a ELK Studios slot (2023) with 94% RTP, medium–high volatility and a 25,000x max win. It uses 1,328 ways with multipliers, wild symbols and walking wilds. RTP can vary by casino.
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Key specs
- RTP
- 94%
- 2.04 points below the median (96.04%)
- Volatility
- Medium–high4 of 6 on our volatility scale
- Max win
- 25,000x
- Higher than 92% of slots in our database
- Hit frequency
- 25.1% (about 1 in 4.0 spins)
- Grid
- 5×4
- Pays
- 1,328 ways
- Released
- 28 May 2023
- Bet range
- $0.20–$100
- Jackpot
- None
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Part of the Wild Toro series.
How to play Toro Shōgun (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.
Toro Shōgun is played on a 5×4 grid with 1,328 ways.
- 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.
- Optional bonus buy. Where permitted, pay a fixed price to start the bonus directly.
The full Toro Shōgun guide: how winnings work, 6 features and 4 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.20 a spin (medium–high volatility)
- What 94% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $6.00 on average
- 6 features explained: multipliers, wild symbols, walking wilds, respins, bonus buy and 1 more
- Bonus-buy risk breakdown
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 97.15%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Toro Shōgun
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How winnings work (members only)
What 94% 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.
What 94% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 94%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $6.00
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a medium–high volatility game.
The published hit frequency is 25.1%, meaning roughly one spin in 4.0 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
6 features explained: multipliers, wild symbols, walking wilds, respins and more
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.
Walking wilds
Walking wilds move one position (usually one reel to the left) after each spin and trigger a respin, until they walk off the grid.
Respins
Selected reels or the whole grid spin again without a new stake, usually triggered by a specific symbol combination or near-miss feature.
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).
Multiple bonus buys
Several feature-buy options at different prices, each starting a different version of the bonus round.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. Medium-to-high volatility means longer gaps between meaningful wins, with most of the return concentrated in features. Use smaller stakes relative to your budget. A simple rule: bring at least 250 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.20.
3 more tips and a session planner
- 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 94% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $60.00 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.
Does it fit your budget? (members only)
Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
For medium–high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 250 spins. This is what that means for Toro Shōgun (bets from $0.20 up to a maximum bet of $100).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 250 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.08 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $1.20 |
| $50 | $0.20 | Fits | $3 |
| $100 | $0.40 | Fits | $6 |
| $250 | $1 | Fits | $15 |
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 Toro Shōgun?
Toro Shōgun is developed by ELK Studios and was released in 2023.
What is the RTP of Toro Shōgun?
The default RTP of Toro Shōgun is 94%.
Is Toro Shōgun high volatility?
Toro Shōgun is rated medium–high volatility. Medium-to-high volatility means longer gaps between meaningful wins, with most of the return concentrated in features.
What is the max win on Toro Shōgun?
The maximum win on Toro Shōgun is 25,000x your stake, which is $25,000 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Toro Shōgun for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official ELK Studios demo of Toro Shōgun.
Does Toro Shōgun have a bonus buy?
Yes. Toro Shōgun includes a bonus buy option, although it is unavailable in some countries such as the UK.
Where this data comes from
- elk-studios.com Provider
- elkpromo.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com Other source
- slotcatalog.com Slot database
Specs come from the provider's own site, 1 independent slot database and other published sources. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © ELK Studios, shown to identify the game.
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