Pragmatic Play · 2026
Knights vs Barbarians is a high volatility 5x4 video slot from Pragmatic Play with fixed paylines. Here are its figures and bonus modes before the first spin.
A 5x4 grid of five reels and four rows carries a theme that mixes Medieval and Norse imagery. Wins run on fixed paylines read from left to right, and a payout starts at three matching symbols. The symbols include hero portraits, helmets, a spiked mace, a battle axe and the cards A, K and Q. The marked centre position on each reel can start a special feature when a scatter lands there.
Thirteen battle multipliers, from x2 to x100, can apply to wins made through WILDs of the winning faction. The Center Symbol Feature turns symbols on the reels: a Knights scatter turns all KNIGHT symbols into WILDs, and a Barbarians scatter does the same for BARBARIAN symbols. Free spins can also be retriggered when the FREE SPINS SCATTER lands in the centre.
Table reference
Degencity Casino lists the figures in plain form so you can read them before the reels start.
| What it tells you | Your reading |
|---|---|
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| RTP | 96.45% / 96.49% / 96.51% |
| Volatility | High |
| Grid layout | 5x4 |
| Maximum win multiple | x10,000 |
| Max win at highest bet | A$240,000 |
| Release date | 12/02/2026 |
Payout table
The payouts below are in money at the example bet of A$0.40, and more matching symbols pay more.
| Reel art | 3+ | 4+ | 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
 WILDWild | A$0.60 | A$1.50 | A$6 |
 Knight portrait | A$0.60 | A$1.50 | A$6 |
 Barbarian portrait | A$0.60 | A$1.50 | A$6 |
 Knight helmet | A$0.40 | A$1 | A$4 |
 Horned helmet | A$0.40 | A$1 | A$4 |
 Spiked mace | A$0.20 | A$0.50 | A$2 |
 Battle axe | A$0.20 | A$0.50 | A$2 |
 A | A$0.06 | A$0.15 | A$0.60 |
 K | A$0.06 | A$0.15 | A$0.60 |
 Q | A$0.04 | A$0.10 | A$0.40 |
See before you spin
Useful when you want to see how a base game screen differs from a bonus screen.
Each cost is a multiple of the bet, so the amounts below are worked out at the example top bet of A$10.
| Bonus buy | Price | RTP |
|---|---|---|
| Buy Free Spins | x100 · A$1,000 | – |
| Buy Super Free Spins | x500 · A$5,000 | – |
RTP is the share of staked money a game returns to players over a long run, shown per A$100 staked. The game rules at Degencity Casino show which version runs here.
| Payback level | RTP | Set as default |
|---|---|---|
| Version 1 | 96.51% | Yes |
| Version 2 | 96.49% | False |
| Version 3 | 96.45% | False |
Round rules
Knowing when a bonus starts and what it changes is the worry this block removes.
This feature starts when a center scatter lands on the marked position. KNIGHTS SCATTER turns all KNIGHT symbols into WILDs. BARBARIANS SCATTER turns all BARBARIAN symbols into WILDs. BATTLE SCATTER starts a battle with a random multiplier from x2 to x100 on wins through WILDs of the winning faction.
Base game spinFaction wilds
3, 4 or 5 FREE SPINS SCATTER symbols trigger 10, 15 or 20 spins. The center position can only land KNIGHTS SCATTER, BARBARIANS SCATTER, BATTLE SCATTER or FREE SPINS SCATTER, with special reels. A FREE SPINS SCATTER in the center adds 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 spins randomly.
Base game reels10-20 spins
Super Free Spins is the premium free spins mode. It works like Free Spins, but the center position can only land BATTLE SCATTER or FREE SPINS SCATTER, which maximizes battle multiplier events on every spin.
Premium entryBattle multipliers
The base game plays on a 5x4 grid with fixed paylines, read left to right. The marked center position on each reel can randomly land KNIGHTS SCATTER, BARBARIANS SCATTER or BATTLE SCATTER. Any of these starts the Center Symbol Feature.
Game lobbyLine wins and scatters
Plan every session
Read this before the first spin, when you want the order of a round laid out.
A$0.20 to A$24 is the range of stakes you can set before the reels start. The paytable uses A$0.40 as its example, so each payout scales with the bet you choose.
Three matching symbols is the fewest that pay on the 5x4 grid. Each fixed payline reads left to right, and a win forms only when symbols line up in that order.
Thirteen multipliers, from x2 to x100, are drawn at random when a BATTLE SCATTER lands in the centre position. The multiplier applies to wins made through WILDs of the winning faction.
10, 15 or 20 free spins start with three, four or five FREE SPINS SCATTER symbols. A centre FREE SPINS SCATTER adds 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 spins at random.
A$240,000 is the largest win at the A$24 top stake, so set a loss limit before the first spin. Support is available from the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858.
5x4 grid gives no sign of when the bonus comes. How often Free Spins or a battle starts is not known in advance, and the result of one session is random, whether the RTP is 96.45, 96.49 or 96.51 percent. A short run can end far below the RTP, and a long run can end far above it.
Three RTP versions of Knights vs Barbarians exist, and which one Degencity Casino runs is shown only in the game rules. Read the RTP as a return per A$100 staked, not as a promise for one session.
x10,000 is the ceiling of the maximum win, a multiple of the bet, and it is reached very rarely. Reaching it depends on the bet size and on which features land, so no player can plan for it. Free Spins end early once a win reaches 10,000 times the bet.
Know what to expect
After this, you will know the bets, free spins, costs and RTP before any spin.
Stakes run from A$0.20 to A$24 per spin. The top win is 10,000 times the bet, A$240,000 at the A$24 limit. The example bets on this page, A$0.40 and A$10, sit inside that range.
3, 4 or 5 FREE SPINS SCATTER symbols start 10, 15 or 20 free spins. Once inside, a FREE SPINS SCATTER in the center position awards 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 more spins at random.
100 times the bet buys Free Spins, and 500 times the bet buys Super Free Spins. At the A$10 example bet, those cost A$1,000 and A$5,000. Each spin with the ANTE BET costs 4 times the stake, which is a special bet, not a purchase.
Top win 10,000 times the bet on a high volatility slot. Wins arrive unevenly, and the large ones are the least frequent. Nobody can know in advance how often the bonus comes.
96.45, 96.49 and 96.51 percent are the three RTP versions, calculated per A$100 staked. A higher RTP returns more to players over a very large number of spins, but any single session can end far below or above it.
A$0.20 is the lowest stake per spin, so the first rounds cost little. The paytable shows the payouts at A$0.40, so the pay values can be checked before the stake goes up.
Still choosing a slot
Degencity Casino puts each game's figures next to its rules, so the choice stays with you.
Play is for 18+ only. Help is available from the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858, and BetStop is the national self-exclusion register.
Decide the amount you can afford to lose before the first spin, and stop when it is gone.
Set the number of spins or minutes you will play before you start, and keep to it after a win as well as after a loss.
Use the deposit and loss limits in your account settings before the first spin, so a losing run cannot take more than you planned.
Take a break when the game stops being fun, or when you feel pressure to chase losses. If breaks are not enough, self-exclude through BetStop.
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