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Polterheist

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Official numbers from Light & Wonder

Official RTP
96.19%
Volatility
High
Max win potential
2,500×
Release date
2018-10-17
Grid
5x4
Hit frequency
—
Pay mechanic
Paylines
Game type
Slots

Features

Themes

Our recorded session

Polterheist 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 Polterheist

Polterheist has an RTP of 96.19%, which is essentially in line with the industry average of 96%.

The maximum win in Polterheist is 2,500x.

Yes, you can try the free demo version of Polterheist to test the gameplay.

Our game score5/10

Polterheist: A 2,500x Max Win in a Ghostly Heist

Polterheist arrives as a Light & Wonder slot built around a respectable 2,500x max win, though the execution doesn't fully capitalize on that potential. The game blends Horror, Halloween, and Heist themes into a supernatural burglary. An October 2018 release, this 5x4 grid slot runs on high volatility math that demands patience and bankroll discipline.

How Polterheist Plays

Stacked Symbols can occupy several positions on a reel at once, while Random Wilds inject extra substitution symbols onto the grid at unpredictable moments. Wilds substitute for other symbols, and Scatters count wherever they land.

Bonus Features

Free Spins open a bonus round played without further stakes. Multipliers increase the value of wins.

RTP, Volatility and Win Potential

The 96.19% RTP sits essentially at the industry average of 96%. High volatility shapes the session profile: expect stretches of dead spins punctuated by occasional meaningful hits, requiring both emotional stamina and sufficient funds to weather variance. The 2,500x max win qualifies as a mid-range ceiling.

Theme and Design

Horror, Halloween, and Heist themes merge into an atmosphere of supernatural crime. The heist angle keeps the Halloween theme from feeling purely seasonal.

Verdict

Polterheist earns its 5/10 rating through solid fundamentals that never quite distinguish themselves. The 96.19% RTP is average and the 2,500x cap only mid-range. Players who specifically want ghostly heist atmosphere with stacked symbols and random wilds may find adequate entertainment. Try the free demo to gauge whether the supernatural burglary theme suits your taste.