Specs at a glance
Wild Bandito is a 5-reel, 1,024-ways slot with tumbles and a growing multiplier. These are the numbers we found in our sources:
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Provider | PG Soft |
| Release year | 2021 (Casinos.com: June 25, 2021; VegasSlotsOnline: October 26, 2021) |
| Grid / ways | 5 reels × 4 rows, 1,024 ways |
| RTP | 96.73% (same across three sources; other RTP versions: Not yet verified) |
| Volatility | Medium |
| Max win | 25,000× the bet |
| Min/max bet | Not yet verified (sources list different figures) |
How it plays and how it pays
You win when three or more matching symbols land on adjacent reels, starting from reel 1. There are no fixed paylines; any row counts as long as it's unbroken from the left.
Every win triggers a tumble or cascade. Winning symbols are removed, new ones drop in, and you can win again on the same spin. In the base game, the multiplier starts at 1× and goes up by 1× with each cascade, but it resets after the spin, according to VegasSlotsOnline and LCB.
New to ways and tumbles? Read our slots guide first, then browse other games in the slot games hub.
Features
The heart of Wild Bandito is the gold-framed symbols and the multiplier that doesn't reset during free spins.
- Gold-framed symbols. When a framed symbol is part of a win, its position turns wild on the next cascade (VegasSlotsOnline).
- Free spins. Three scatters award 12 free spins, plus 2 spins for each extra scatter. All three sources agree on this.
- Free spins multiplier. It doesn't reset between spins, so it can only go up while the feature runs. VegasSlotsOnline also says all symbols on reels 2 to 4 are framed during free spins.
- Buy feature. None, according to Casinos.com and LCB. You have to trigger the free spins in normal play.
RTP, volatility and budget
The 96.73% RTP is a long-run average, so the house edge is about 3.27% of everything you bet. It's not a prediction for a single session. If RTP is new to you, read our RTP explainer.
Example only: if your total bets across many spins add up to ₱500, ₱500 × 3.27% = about ₱16.35 expected cost over the very long run. In a real session, the result can be bigger or smaller.
The volatility is medium, so you usually get a mix of small wins and the occasional bigger one. But since much of the 25,000× potential sits in free spins you can't control the timing of, set a budget you can afford to lose completely. Our volatility guide will help you match it to your money.
Myths and common mistakes
Most Wild Bandito "tips" are about timing, and timing has no effect on the RNG.
- "Free spins are close because two scatters showed up earlier." Every spin is independent. There's no "close."
- "Raise your bet when the multiplier is high." In the base game, the multiplier resets after each spin, so there's no built-up multiplier to "ride."
- "The gold frames follow a pattern." They appear at random. All we know are the rules: they turn wild when they're part of a win.
- "The RTP is 96.73% on every site." Still check the game's info screen on the site you use.
Where to play legally
Only play Wild Bandito on a PAGCOR-licensed site. Lots of copies and fake "PG" sites circulate on social media, so the first thing to check is the site itself, not the game.
- Check the exact site address with our PAGCOR license checker before you sign up.
- Only deposit through the site's own cashier. Never send money to an "agent's" personal GCash number. Read our safe GCash and Maya deposit guide for slots.
- According to our sources, the game has no bonus buy, so be wary of any site offering a "Wild Bandito buy" or a modified version.
Wild Bandito is made by PG Soft. To learn why the provider matters for RTP versions and fairness testing, read our slot providers guide.
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FAQ
What is the RTP of Wild Bandito?
According to Casinos.com, VegasSlotsOnline and LCB, Wild Bandito's RTP is 96.73%. Still check the RTP on the game's info screen on the site you'll play on.
Is Wild Bandito high volatility?
No. The sources list medium volatility. But you can still go a long stretch without a big win, so set a budget anyway.
How do you trigger free spins in Wild Bandito?
You need three scatters for 12 free spins, plus 2 spins for each extra scatter. According to the sources, it has no bonus buy.
Does Wild Bandito have a free demo?
Many providers have demos on their own sites, and some review sites have demos too. We don't link to demos we can't verify as official.
Sources
We couldn't open the official PG Soft game page while writing this, so the specs come from these slot databases and reviews. We note where they differ.
- Casinos.com, Wild Bandito slot review (released 25/06/2021, 5×4, 1,024 ways, 96.73% RTP, medium volatility, 12 free spins, no bonus buy)
- VegasSlotsOnline, Wild Bandito slot review (listed date October 26, 2021, 96.73% RTP, medium volatility, 25,000× max win, gold-framed symbols, multiplier rules)
- LCB.org, Wild Bandito game page (1,024 ways, 96.73% RTP, medium volatility, 25,000× max win, 3 scatters = 12 free spins, no buy feature)
Kassandra Marcos is SugarFun's lead reviewer. She checks every site against PAGCOR's official list and writes our game and responsible gaming guides. How we test