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RTP vs catalog median
+0.43 vs medianVolatility 5/5 · catalog median 4/5
Themes
- Halloween
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Additional source facts
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Sauron catalog observation · 04 Aug 2026. Source-only enrichment is kept separate from editorially verified SlotCodex fields. Availability and restrictions can vary by operator and market. Methodology
- Source RTP
- 96.62%
- Volatility
- high
- Paylines
- 25
- Release
- 2025-09-30
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Editorial analysis
Worth a look if you can absorb long dry runs, and not otherwise. The Halloween-tagged Habanero release carries a 96.51% return according to slot.report, paired with a high volatility grade that our scale records as 5 of 6. It arrived on 30 September 2025.
Where a 96.51% return meets level-5 variance
Five reels, fixed paylines, nothing layered on top: no cascading drops, no megaways counter, no purchasable bonus entry. The base game and its free-spin maths carry the whole session. That 96.51% clears the 96.08% midpoint drawn from the 9,233 games in our catalog with a published return, though slot.report is one unverified source rather than a lab certificate. Our feed also has no minimum or maximum stake on file for this title yet, so the coin range in the demo above is the reliable reference.
Habanero's 265-game lineup has calmer options; this is not one of them. Short sessions will feel erratic. Longer runs, less so.
Across enough spins the house retains 3.49% of everything staked — that is the design rather than bad luck, so cap the budget and play 18+.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Shivering Strings?
Shivering Strings has a published RTP (return to player) of 96.51%.
Is Shivering Strings high or low volatility?
Shivering Strings is a high volatility slot (level 5 of 5). Expect larger but less frequent wins.
Who makes Shivering Strings?
Shivering Strings is developed by Habanero.
Can I play Shivering Strings for free?
Yes — you can play the Shivering Strings demo for free on SlotCodex with no deposit and no registration.
How many reels and paylines does Shivering Strings have?
Shivering Strings is played on 5 reels with Fixed paylines.
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Sauron lobby visibility snapshot calculated 30 Aug 2026 UTC. Rankings and availability can change with the next daily observation. Methodology
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