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Dave Lame - Bad Magician

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Official numbers from Light & Wonder

Official RTP
95.43%
Volatility
Medium
Max win potential
1,062×
Release date
2021-09-01
Grid
5x3
Hit frequency
—
Pay mechanic
Ways to win
Game type
Slots

Features

Themes

Our recorded session

Dave Lame - Bad Magician has not gone through our rig yet. When it does, the full recorded session appears here: balance curve, hit rate, best win and the longest dry streak, published next to the official RTP above. Until then this page carries Light & Wonder's own figures and a playable demo, and nothing of ours.

Questions about Dave Lame - Bad Magician

Dave Lame - Bad Magician has an RTP of 95.43%, which sits slightly below the industry average of around 96%.

The maximum win in Dave Lame - Bad Magician is 1,062x the stake.

Dave Lame - Bad Magician is a September 2021 release from Light & Wonder.

Our game score3/10

Dave Lame - Bad Magician: A Light & Wonder Slot That Misses the Mark

Dave Lame - Bad Magician arrives from Light & Wonder as a September 2021 release, and the math model suggests this particular act struggles to hold the room's attention. The 5x3 grid keeps things straightforward, though the feature list promises more entertainment than the statistics ultimately deliver.

How Dave Lame - Bad Magician Plays

The base game runs on a fixed 5x3 layout. Wild symbols substitute for regular icons to complete combinations, while Scatter symbols count wherever they land. Respins give additional chances without further stakes. The Random Features and Random Wilds elements mean spins can surprise with unexpected modifiers.

Bonus Features

Free Spins form the centerpiece of Dave Lame - Bad Magician's bonus structure. A retrigger can renew a bonus round.

RTP, Volatility and Win Potential

At 95.43%, Dave Lame - Bad Magician sits below the ~96% industry average, meaning the theoretical return over extended play runs slightly leaner than that average. Medium volatility offers a balanced session profile: wins arrive with moderate frequency and scale, avoiding the brutal droughts of high-volatility games while also lacking the adrenaline spikes. The 1,062x max win caps ambition at a modest ceiling.

Theme and Design

The Magic, Comedy, and Circus themes position Dave Lame - Bad Magician as a lighthearted stage performance gone wrong. Expect the ramshackle charm of a performer whose act never quite comes together.

Verdict

Dave Lame - Bad Magician earns its 3/10 rating through a combination of below-average RTP and limited max win potential. The medium volatility keeps sessions tolerable, but nothing here compels extended play. It might suit players who genuinely appreciate the comedy-magic aesthetic or those seeking undemanding spins. Everyone else can confirm their suspicions through the free demo.