Discover the Top Paying Slots of 2022

What is RTP?

RTP is basically a percentage which states how much money a game will theoretically payout over time. The number is always under 100% because the house needs to have an edge. If a game has an RTP figure of 96% then this technically means that you can expect to win €96 for every €100 you bet. However, the RTP is calcaulted over a huge number of spins. It is entirely possible for one person to win 0% and the next to win 100%.

What were the Hottest Games of 2022?

The games on this list were not all necessarily developed in 2022, but they are definitely among the highest demanded games of the year. The games selected for the list not only have high RTPs, but their playability is also taken into account. We tried to pick the games that have the best feel good factor as well as having some super punchy jackpots, and here are our top 6.

Book of 99 - Relax Gaming

Book of 99 was developed by Relax Gaming, and it boasts a massive RTP of 99%. The theme of the game is Greek mythology, specifically the Odyssey. This mystical game features a 5x3 grid with 10 paylines. There are 5 lower value symbols: the 10, J, Q, K, and A; and the higher value symbols are a Harpy, Cyclops, Sorceress, and Greek Hero.

The Greek Hero is by far the highest valued symbol in the game. Landing a line of 2 will bring you back the value of your bet, a line of 3 will give you x10 your bet, 4 will give x100 your bet and a line of 5 will bring x500 your bet. The sorceress is the next best symbol bringing half your bet if you land a line of 2, x4 your bet on a line of 3, x40 your bet on a line of 4, and x200 your bet on a line of 5. The cyclops and harpy both bring half your bet back if you land a line of 2, x3 your bet on a line of 3, x10 your bet on a line of 4, and x75 your bet on a line of 5.

There is also a sacred scripture symbol that acts as both a wild and a scatter. If you land 3 or more of these symbols, you will win 10 free spins and they will be triggered instantly. There is also a meter on the side of the grid with which you can win free spins. Every time you land a scripture symbol, the meter charges up by 1, and once you reach 99 you trigger the free spins round. This is a great feature because it really pays off to wait until you win your free spins round.

Before the free spins round starts, one of the symbols will be randomly chosen to become an expanding symbol. The expanding symbol will cover the entire column it lands in and thus if you land the symbol on consecutive columns you can make some pretty massive winnings.

If you are really lucky, then the expanding symbol may be one of the character symbols, which will bring some massive returns. If one of the lower valued symbols is randomly selected to be the expanding symbol then this is not bad either, as you can land smaller winnings more frequently.

1492 Uncharted Seas - Thunderkick

1492 Uncharted Seas is an interesting title from Thunderkick, as the grid looks like a map of the seas and the symbols are all sea creatures or symbols of the moon and sky. The design stands out but that is not the reason why Uncharted Seas features on this list. The game has an RTP of 98.60% and features a 5x3 grid with 25 paylines. The one flaw about the game is that there are no bonus rounds, but it does have a free spins round.

The symbols include a disk with stars, a crescent moon, a sun, a purple sea monster, a giant lobster, a squid, a giant turtle, and a mermaid. The mermaid is the highest value symbol, paying x50 for a line of 5, x8 for a line of 4, and x4 for a line of 3. The turtle and squid are the next highest paying symbols, with x10 for a line of 5, x3 for a line of 4, and x1.20 for a line of 3. The lobster and sea monster pay out x6 for a line of 5, x1.50 for a line of 4, and x0.80 for a line of 3. The three symbols relating to the sky pay out x3 for a line of 5, x0,80 for a line of 4, and x0.50 for a line of 3. There is a compass symbol which is the bonus symbol. if you land 3 compass symbols in a single spin, you will win 10 free spins. If you land 4 compasses then you win 20 free spins, and 5 compasses will give you 50 free spins.

There is also a wild symbol in the game. The wild is not so much a symbol as it is a fun animation of a boat that is entrapped by a giant sea snake. There is a wooden sailing ship that is attacked by a giant sea snake and will cover the entire line. What this means for the reels is that the wild takes over the entire line and replaces any symbols that are necessary to form a winning combination.

Once you trigger the free spins round, the setting will turn from day to night, and then you can rack up plenty of winning combinations during the following 10, 20, or 50 spins. The game may not have many bonus features, but it does have a great rate of return and the free spins rounds are extremely fun to play.

Mega Joker - NetEnt

Mega Joker boasts an incredible 99% RTP, the same as Book of 99, and it features 2 grids and a progressive jackpot. Both are classic 3x3 formats, and the idea is that if you land a winning line on the bottom grid then you can either collect your winnings or try to spin the “super meter” - which is the grid above, for far larger prizes.

The display has a retro feel. On the bottom, there are the three reels and on the right side, there is a panel with the symbols you can land and how much they pay out. The symbols from lowest ranking to highest are a stalk of cherries, a lemon, a watermelon, bells, a treasure chest, and a joker. Under the display, there are buttons to spin, bet, and collect. If you click spin then you will spin the reels, and the other two buttons only work if you land a winning line or more. If you win 1 line on the bottom grid, then you will have the option to either collect your winnings or spin the super meter. If you land 2 winning lines on the grid below, then you will have the option to toggle between staking a higher bet from your winnings or a lower bet from your winnings on the super meter.

On the super meter, you have more symbols. From lowest ranking to highest, you can land a stalk of cherries, an orange, a lemon, grapes, a watermelon, a bell, the number 7, or a joker. If you land any wins on the super meter, then you can bet your winnings to keep spinning the wheel. There is a great chance of winning some huge rewards here, but we also want to caution you that it can also be risky to bet your winnings to try to hit larger payouts. The super meter gives you the freedom to decide when you want to cash out your winnings, and though it can be tempting to push for a large win, you will have to stake a much larger bet to keep spinning. That consideration aside, you have the chance to hit some gigantic wins with the super meter, and that is not all.

We have not mentioned the progressive jackpot yet. There is the chance to win a progressive jackpot during regular play, and if you land it then you are in for a life-changing sum of money. The jackpot is constantly growing, and everytime a player stakes a bet then a portion of that bet will be put towards the pot. The player who wins the jackpot receives the full amount and can walk away with a tremendous prize. Once the jackpot is won, the amount will be reset to the default value, and it will begin growing once again.

Blood Suckers - NetEnt

This title is very engaging and has a playful vampire theme. It has an RTP of 98% - placing it high on any list of best paying slots, and features a grid of 5x3 with 25 paylines. There are 8 regular symbols: a clove of garlic, a crossbow, a bible, a potion, a female vampire, Nosferatu, a lord vampire, and Dracula himself.

The garlic and crossbow are the lowest paying symbols - they pay out x3 for a line of 5, x0.60 for a line of 3, and x0.08 for a line of 3. If you land 5 bibles then you will win x4, 4 will win you x1 and 3 will win x0.20. Potions award you x4 if you land a line of 5, x2 for a line of 4, and x0.20 for a line of 3. The female vampire will give x5  for a line of 5, x2 for 4, and x0.40 for 3. Nosferatu and the lord will pay out x10 for a line of 5, x3 for a line of 4, and x0.60 for a line of 3. Dracula is the highest paying symbol and you can win x20 for a line of 5, x4 for a line of 4, and x2 for a line of 3.

There is a bonus symbol, which is a bloody hammer, and wooden stake - which will trigger the bonus game if you land 3 or more from left to right.

There is also a scatter symbol, which is a bitten bride and it will give you free spins and a multiplier. If you land 2 scatter symbols then you win 2 free spins, if you land 3 then you win 10 free spins and a x2 multiplier, if you win 4 then you win 10 free spins and a x25 multiplier, and if you can land a whopping 5 scatter symbols then you win 10 free spins and a multiplier of x100.

The wild symbol is a vampire biting a young woman. The wild symbol replaces any other symbol to form a winning combination and can also offer payouts in itself if you land 2 or more. If you land 2 wilds then this will payout x0.20. 3 wilds pay out x8, 4 wilds pay out x80, and 5 wilds pay out x300.

The free spins round is where you can make some huge rewards. All your winnings are multiplied by x3 and you can still land wilds to form more winning combinations. The vampire slaying bonus round will bring you to a room filled with coffins. Here, there will be a picking game, and the coffin you pick will either contain cash prizes, or it will be empty - in which case the round will end.

Böb: The Epic Viking Quest for the Sword of Tullemutt - NetEnt

This title was also developed by NetEnt, and it showcases a piece of # Scandinavian history for you to enjoy. This game has an RTP of 98% and has a grid of 5x3 with 25 fixed paylines, the chance to win free spins, and even a bonus round.

There are 5 lower value symbols: 10, J, Q, K, and A. The higher value symbols are Bob's shield, axe, and helmet. You can also land wild symbols, which will substitute any other symbol to form a winning line. There is also a symbol with Bob's head, which is the bonus symbol. If you win 3 or more of these symbols in succession from left to right, then you will win a bonus game. In the bonus game, you will find 12 runic stones and you will have to pick which ones you want to uncover. The stones will either have swords or shields inside them, and if you pick a sword then you win a cash prize, but if you pick a shield then the bonus round will end.

There is also a golden longboat symbol, and if you win 2 or more of these then you will trigger the free spins round. 2 golden longboats will give 2 free spins, 3 will give 4, 4 will give 25, and 5 symbols will give 100 free spins. During the free spins round, all wins are tripled and you will also have the chance to land more golden longboats and extend the free spin round. If you land 3 or more golden boats in a single spin then you will add an extra 10 free spins to the round.

Incredible RTPs Also Available in 2023

These are all some of the most popular and highest paying titles in 2022. They are all quite different from each other, so be sure to try them all to see which one you like the most. There are also many other great slots to be discovered, though they may have lower RTP values than the games above. That being said, playing slots is all about having fun, so do not worry too much about RTP values as they are only theoretical, and what is more important is that you find a game that is both engaging and works for you.