The Ape King slot is a 243-ways jungle game from RealTime Gaming, released in July 2020, with a gorilla theme, wilds, scatters and free spins. A third-party catalog lists a 96.25% RTP, medium-high volatility and a 1,666x max win, so it's a simple real money slot with bigger swings than its plain feature list suggests.
Ape King is a 5x3 RTG slot with 243 ways, released July 9, 2020.
Listed RTP is 96.25%: an expected $3.75 loss per $100 staked.
Medium-high listed volatility means longer dry spells are normal, so smaller stakes help a budget last.
Features are simple: a wild, a scatter and free spins.
The 1,666x max win equals $1,666 on a $1 spin.
Developer
RealTime Gaming (also branded SpinLogic Gaming)
RTP
96.25% (third-party listing)
Volatility
Medium-high (third-party listing)
Layout
5 reels x 3 rows
Ways to win
243
Max win
1,666x total bet
Released
July 9, 2020
Ape King slot snapshot
Ape King keeps things stripped back. There's no pick game, no collection meter and no jackpot listed: just a wild, a scatter and a free spins round on a 5x3 grid that pays 243 ways. The interest comes from its volatility rating rather than its feature count.
It's a RealTime Gaming title, also distributed under the SpinLogic Gaming name, and sits among the 2020 releases in our slot reviews. Figures come from a third-party catalog.
Ape King specs (third-party listing)
Spec
Ape King
Released
July 9, 2020
Grid
5 reels x 3 rows
Ways to win
243
RTP
96.25%
Volatility
Medium-high
Max win
1,666x total bet
Features
Free spins, wild, scatter
Theme
Jungle, gorilla
How Ape King's 243 ways pay
Ape King doesn't use fixed paylines. Matching symbols on adjacent reels pay wherever they sit on each reel, and three rows across five reels gives 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 = 243 combinations. Our ways to win entry explains the system, and the paylines entry shows how it differs from line slots.
Your stake is a single total bet that covers all 243 ways. The game's paytable says whether wins must start from the leftmost reel and how many matching reels are needed for each symbol.
Ape King features: wild, scatter and free spins
Wild
The wild substitutes for regular symbols to complete wins. Which symbols it can't replace is shown in the paytable.
Scatter
The scatter pays based on how many land anywhere, not on position, and it's listed alongside the free spins round.
Free spins
Ape King's free spins round plays spins at your triggering stake without charging your balance. The number of spins, the trigger and any extras during the round aren't stated in the sources we use, so check the in-game help rather than relying on what other jungle slots do.
We don't publish hit rates or how often bonus rounds trigger. Those figures aren't published reliably for RTG slots, and no number can predict when a feature will land.
What medium-high volatility means on Ape King
Volatility describes how unevenly a slot's returns arrive. A medium-high rating suggests a larger share of the return comes through less frequent, bigger wins, often in the free spins round, with quieter stretches in between. Over a short session, results can land well below or above the average.
The practical effect is on your budget, not the house edge. At the same 96.25% RTP, a medium-high slot is more likely than a low-volatility one to empty a small budget before a bonus round arrives. Choosing a smaller stake gives the session more spins to ride out quiet patches.
Ape King: stake size vs budget length and cost (96.25% listed RTP)
Stake per spin
Spins a $50 budget covers at the start
Total staked in 100 spins
Expected loss
Max win (1,666x)
$0.25
200
$25
$0.94
$416.50
$1
50
$100
$3.75
$1,666
$5
10
$500
$18.75
$8,330
The arithmetic behind the $1 row: 100 spins at $1 is $100 staked, and $100 x 3.75% = $3.75 expected loss. At $5 a spin, $50 covers just 10 spins on a medium-high slot, which leaves very little room for the swings this game is rated for. Our slot volatility guide has more examples.
Setting a stake for Ape King: a simple plan
Decide your total budget for the session and accept that it may all be spent.
Divide it by at least 150 to 200 to get a stake that suits a medium-high slot; for $50, that's around $0.25.
Set a stop-loss, such as half the budget, and a separate point at which you'll stop if you're ahead.
Turn on a deposit limit or reality check at the casino if one is available.
Avoid raising your stake after losses; the next spin's odds are the same as the last.
Slot Madness is described by esports.gg's Slot Madness review (opens in a new tab) as powered entirely by RealTime Gaming, which makes it a natural place to look for an RTG title. SlotoCash calls itself a SpinLogic flagship partner, and Decode advertises RTG slots. None of them names Ape King on the pages we could check, so search the lobby before you deposit.
As a standard video slot with no progressive jackpot, Ape King should usually count toward slot bonus wagering, but check the casino's game list. Medium-high volatility can make clearing a large wagering requirement bumpy, because a balance can drop a long way before a bonus round lands.
Ape King vs Panda Magic and Frog Fortunes: 243-ways slots in dollars
RTG has several 243-ways slots on the same 5x3 grid, and the differences show up in the money. Here's how Ape King compares with two of them on third-party listings, using the average cost of $1,000 wagered.
Ape King is the cheapest of the three to play over time, at $12.50 less per $1,000 than Panda Magic. Panda Magic trades a higher cost for a much larger listed ceiling and a high volatility rating, which means longer droughts between wins. Frog Fortunes sits in the middle on cost but is rated low volatility, so it suits a small budget that should last.
None of these differences changes the result of a single spin, and every one of them is expected to lose money over time. Our house edge explainer shows how to turn any listed RTP into a dollar cost.
Real money Ape King: what US players should know
Only New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut and Rhode Island license real-money online casinos. The casinos that offer RTG slots like Ape King to US players are offshore and not licensed or regulated by any US state, so there's no state regulator to complain to and no state protection for your balance. What's allowed depends on your state; see our guide to states with legal online casinos.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Ape King?
Ape King is listed at 96.25% RTP by a third-party catalog. That's a 3.75% house edge, or about $3.75 lost per $100 staked over a very long run. Short sessions can be far better or worse. Casinos may run a different setting, so check the game's help screen. Our RTP glossary entry explains how return to player is calculated.
Is Ape King high volatility?
It's listed as medium-high volatility. That suggests more of the return comes through less frequent, larger wins, with quieter spells in between. It doesn't change the house edge, but it does mean a small budget can run out faster at higher stakes. Our volatility explainer covers how to match a slot's swings to your budget.
How many ways to win does Ape King have?
Ape King has 243 ways to win on a 5x3 grid, because 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 equals 243. Matching symbols on adjacent reels pay wherever they land on each reel, and one total stake covers all of them. Read our ways to win glossary entry for how this compares with fixed paylines.
What is the max win on Ape King?
The listed max win is 1,666x your total bet. That's $416.50 on a $0.25 spin, $1,666 on a $1 spin and $8,330 on a $5 spin. It's a ceiling rather than a likely result. A bonus max cashout rule may also cap withdrawals from bonus play, as explained in our max cashout guide.
Does Ape King have a progressive jackpot?
No progressive jackpot is listed for Ape King. Its listed features are a wild, a scatter and free spins. If a jackpot matters to you, RTG has many progressive titles, and our progressive jackpots guide explains how they work and why the bonus terms at some casinos exclude them.
What's a good stake for Ape King on a $50 budget?
A small stake suits a medium-high slot. At $0.25 a spin, $50 covers 200 spins of starting bankroll with an expected cost of about $0.94 per 100 spins. At $5 it covers only 10 spins, which leaves little room for swings. Our low-stakes guide explains how stake size affects session length.
Where can I play Ape King for real money?
Look at RTG-powered casinos and check each lobby. Slot Madness is reported to be RTG-only, and SlotoCash and Decode also run RTG games, but none names Ape King on the pages we could check. These casinos are offshore and not licensed by any US state. Our Slot Madness review covers its terms and regulator history.
Is Ape King a good slot for beginners?
Its simple features make it easy to learn, but medium-high volatility means bigger swings than a beginner may expect. If you're new, try a small stake or a demo mode if the casino offers one, and set a loss limit first. Our how to play slots guide walks through the basics.
Can I play Ape King on my phone?
Yes, where a casino carries Ape King, you can play it in your phone's browser, since none of the partners on this page uses an app. A third-party review says Slot Madness has no app but runs in Chrome and Safari on Android and iPhone, SlotoCash's support page says no app or software is required, and Decode's site describes instant play on mobile. Search the lobby before depositing, because none names Ape King. Our answer on why there's no casino app in the App Store explains why offshore casinos stick to browsers.
Is Ape King legal to play in Arizona?
No, the Arizona Department of Gaming says online casinos are illegal in Arizona and that claims otherwise should be treated as highly suspicious, so Ape King isn't legal to play online there. The state does allow event wagering, retail and mobile, and in-person play at 24 Class III tribal casinos run under compacts. The department also warns that unregulated sites sit outside its authority, so victims have little chance of recovering funds. Players in Phoenix, Tucson and Mesa can read more on our Arizona online casinos page.
How long do Slot Madness withdrawals take after an Ape King win?
Slot Madness withdrawals are reported to take anything from minutes for crypto to two weeks or more by bank, and every figure is third-party. One reviewer lists a 7 to 10 day pending period and 10 to 14 days for bank transfers, with no weekend cashouts, while players quoted on another site report 7 to 10 business days and one case of 20. A third review says crypto is usually processed within minutes. A $2,500 weekly cap and a $20 minimum withdrawal are reported. Verify your account before you play. Our answer on how long casino withdrawals take explains the stages of a payout.
What is the minimum deposit for Ape King at Decode?
Third-party listings report Decode's minimum deposit at $25 for most methods, including cards, Bitcoin and Ethereum, $10 for Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash, and $5 for Lightning Bitcoin. Decode's own pages don't publish these figures in a form that could be read, so check the cashier. Reviewers also report that Decode refuses players from Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Washington. At $0.25 a spin, $25 covers 100 spins of Ape King. The Decode Casino review covers its banking and offer terms.
Do I need to report Ape King winnings to the IRS?
Yes, Ape King winnings are taxable federal income whatever their size, and you report them on your return. The W-2G form is a separate question: for 2026 payments, slot wins of $2,000 or more meet the reporting threshold. Ape King's listed 1,666x cap means a top win at $1 a spin, $1,666, falls just under it, while the same hit at $5, $8,330, is well over. From 2026 the loss deduction is reported to be capped at 90%; check IRS guidance. Our what is a W-2G answer explains the form.
Does Ape King have a buy feature?
No buy feature is listed for Ape King; the third-party catalog names only a wild, a scatter and free spins. That means the free spins round has to be reached through normal play, at your normal stake, rather than bought outright for a multiple of the bet. Some newer RTG games, such as Alien Wins, do list a buy option. If your casino's version shows one, read its price on screen and check your bonus terms first. The buy feature glossary entry explains how purchases affect spending.
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