RIP City slot explained

RIP City slot: the verified facts

RIP City comes from Hacksaw Gaming, a studio launched in September 2018, headquartered in Malta and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 25 June 2025. The game was released in 2023. We hold seven verified specifications for it, and this page sticks to them. Where we don't hold a figure or a feature detail, we say so and show you where to find it in the game itself, rather than repeating numbers that circulate online without a source.

How the RIP City slot machine works

Each spin, the random number generator chooses where all five reels stop, and the game draws the resulting 25 symbols on screen. It then traces 19 fixed paylines across that grid. A line pays when matching symbols sit along it from the left in the numbers the paytable lists. Nothing about the spin animation, the reel speed or a pause before the last reel affects the outcome.

1. Set your total stake; the lines are fixed, so you can't switch any off.
2. Press spin. The server decides the outcome straight away.
3. The five reels stop, showing five rows of symbols.
4. Each of the 19 lines is checked for a paying combination.
5. Any special symbols are applied according to the rules screen.
6. All wins are added and the total, with your updated balance and net position, is shown.

Because the game was launched in 2023, it was designed from the start for the British game design rules that took effect on 31 October 2021, rather than adapted from an older build.

Why 19 paylines on a 5×5 grid matters

Most classic slots carry their lines across three rows. Adding two more rows gives the designer room for lines that run straight across rows four and five, zigzag between top and bottom, or form V shapes over a taller window. Nineteen is a modest number for a grid this size, which tells you each line carries a larger share of the stake than on a 25-line or 243-ways game.

Many modern games show line pays as multiples of the total stake rather than the line bet, which avoids awkward fractions. Open the paytable at your chosen stake and the values appear in pounds whichever method the game uses. The line diagrams in the rules show the exact shape of all 19 lines; our paylines explainer describes how they are read.

RIP City bonus features and free spins: where to read them

We don't hold verified details of RIP City's wild, modifier or bonus mechanics, so we don't describe them here. The game's help screen does, and under the Commission's RTS 3 on game rules and the likelihood of winning (opens in a new tab) the rules must be available to you before you play. When you read them, these are the questions worth answering:

1. Which symbol is wild, and does it carry a multiplier or expand?
2. What starts the bonus, and how many scatter or bonus symbols are needed?
3. Are there different bonus levels, and what makes the higher ones appear?
4. How many free spins does each level award, and can they retrigger?
5. Do any multipliers persist or grow during a bonus round?
6. What happens when a win reaches the 12,500x cap?

RIP City RTP and the cost of 100 spins

The RIP City RTP is listed at 96.22%. RTP describes the long-run share of all stakes returned to players, so the house keeps 3.78% on average. That is the true price of the game, and the table shows it in pounds.

In a single session you won't see these averages. You might lose the whole amount staked, or a strong feature might return several times your budget. Some casinos run different RTP settings of the same game, so check the figure in the version you open.

Medium volatility with a 12,500x ceiling: is that a contradiction?

Hacksaw rates volatility on a five-point scale, and RIP City sits at 3. Its stablemate Chaos Crew, by contrast, is rated 5 out of 5. Yet RIP City's max win is higher than Chaos Crew's 10,000x. Both statements can be true because they measure different things.

• Volatility describes how results are spread across ordinary sessions: how often wins land and how large typical wins are. A medium rating suggests a mix of smaller regular wins and occasional bigger features.
• Max win is the single highest result the maths model allows. It can sit far above anything most players will ever see, regardless of how the rest of the game behaves.

So a medium rating doesn't make the 12,500x top end any more reachable, and a high max win doesn't make the game wilder from spin to spin. Our volatility guide explains the measure in more detail.

RIP City max win at UK stake limits

The RIP City max win is 12,500 times the stake. In most games with a stated cap, once a spin or feature reaches it, play in that round stops and the capped amount is paid; the rules screen confirms how this game handles it.

The Gambling Commission's stake limit guidance (opens in a new tab) set the £5 limit from 9 April 2025 and the £2 limit for 18 to 24-year-olds from 21 May 2025. Our page on max win caps covers why studios set ceilings at all.

UK rules on the RIP City slot

• No bonus buy. Hacksaw games in some markets offer a paid route into features. Versions supplied to Great Britain don't; see bonus buy in the UK.
• No autoplay and no turbo or slam-stop, under the Commission's RTS 14 on responsible product design (opens in a new tab).
• At least 2.5 seconds per spin, so a maximum of 1,440 spins an hour.
• No celebration of a loss: a return equal to or less than the stake mustn't be presented as a win.
• Net position and time played shown on screen.

Those rules make it easier to track cost. At £1 a spin, an hour at the fastest permitted pace means up to £1,440 staked, with a long-run average cost of about £54. Most people play slower than that, but it is worth knowing the ceiling.

Hacksaw slots similar to RIP City

Wanted Dead or a Wild is the studio's best-known slot and shares RIP City's 5×5 frame and 12,500x ceiling with a higher volatility rating. Le Bandit is the closest in volatility but pays on clusters instead of lines. The slot machines hub lists every game we cover.

Is the RIP City slot worth playing?

It suits adults who like a modern line game without the extremes of a 5-out-of-5 title, and who read rules before playing. As with any slot, set a budget you can afford to lose in full.

RIP City myths

• A medium game doesn't owe you a win after a dry run. Volatility describes long-run spread, not a schedule.
• The max win isn't a target. Reaching 12,500x needs an exceptional feature result.
• Changing stake mid-session doesn't change the odds. It changes only the pound value of results.
• A near miss isn't progress. See why near misses mean nothing.

RIP City demo and how to check the RTP

A RIP City demo is the best way to learn its features without staking: UK-licensed casinos offer free demo play after age verification, required since May 2019 (demo slot age checks). To check the real-money version:

1. Open the game and tap the information button.
2. Find the return to player figure in the game rules.
3. Compare it with 96.22%; a different number means a different setting.
4. Read the max win section to confirm the 12,500x cap.
5. Read the bonus sections using the question list above.

Where to play RIP City in the UK

RIP City isn't tied to any partner offer, and lobbies change, so search the casino for the game before depositing. Coral Casino gives new players who deposit and bet £10 on slots 100 free spins, valued at 10p each on selected games, with no wagering on winnings and 7 days to use them. Ladbrokes Casino gives 50 free spins a day for 10 days (500 maximum) once £10 has been played on slots, again 10p each on selected games and wager-free. PlayOJO gives 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza, worth 10p each with no wagering, once you make a first deposit of £10 or more. All three are 18+, terms apply and certain payment methods are excluded. GAMSTOP (opens in a new tab) lets you self-exclude from every UK-licensed site in one step if you need a break.

18+. Gambling should be entertainment that costs money, not a way to make it. Decide a budget before you play: plan a slot budget. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.