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RTP vs catalog median
-2.08 vs medianVolatility 5/5 · catalog median 4/5
Themes
- Magic
Sauron catalog enrichment
Additional source facts
Normalized metadata from the exact provider-and-game identity. These values fill evidence gaps without replacing cross-checked catalog claims.
Sauron catalog observation · 10 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
- 94%
- Volatility
- high
- Paylines
- 10
- Release
- 2024-11-13
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Editorial analysis
A 94% return sits 2.08 points below the 96.08% median we calculate across 9,233 catalog RTP entries, and that gap is the first thing worth knowing about Merlin's Beard. Few gaps run wider. HungryBear pairs the figure with a level-5 volatility rating, the top of our scale.
A wizard build with the extras stripped out
Five reels, fixed paylines, a Magic theme — and a mechanics entry where all four features we monitor (Megaways, bonus buy, progressive, tumbling reels) come up absent. Nothing else is flagged. Release is logged as 13 November 2024, slotslaunch supplied both the 94% figure and the level-5 variance tag, and HungryBear's whole catalog spans just 22 titles, a small studio working a narrow slate.
Realistic audience: players who accept a thin average return for top-band swings. The 0.20-to-20 stake range keeps worst-case bets modest. Twenty is the ceiling.
The other side of 94% is a 6% average house take, steeper than most on our shelves; set deposit limits before you load it. 18+ only.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Merlin's Beard?
Merlin's Beard has a published RTP (return to player) of 94.00%.
Is Merlin's Beard high or low volatility?
Merlin's Beard is a high volatility slot (level 5 of 5). Expect larger but less frequent wins.
Who makes Merlin's Beard?
Merlin's Beard is developed by HungryBear.
Can I play Merlin's Beard for free?
Yes — you can play the Merlin's Beard demo for free on SlotCodex with no deposit and no registration.
How many reels and paylines does Merlin's Beard have?
Merlin's Beard is played on 5 reels with Fixed paylines.
