Free demo · Hacksaw Gaming · 96.33% RTP

Cubes 2 demo: free play & bonus wagering cost

Cubes 2 comes from Hacksaw Gaming (released 2021), and the demo below lets you spin it with virtual credits before you decide anything. Because this is a bonus-maths site, the most useful thing we can add is the wagering cost — the expected loss of clearing a bonus on this exact game. Its 96.33% RTP means the house keeps 3.67% of turnover on average.

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RTP96.33%

VolatilityMedium

Cost to clear $100 at 35x$128.45

Wagering fitFair

Wagering cost on this slot

A $100 bonus with 35x wagering on the bonus, cleared entirely on Cubes 2 at $1 a spin. Same formula as our bonus calculator.

Turnover required	$100 × 35 = $3,500
House edge	100% − 96.33% = 3.67%
Expected loss on Cubes 2	$128.45
Same bonus on a 96% slot	$140.00 (EV −$40.00)
Break-even wagering here	27.2x the bonus
At BitGuruz 400% (assumed 30x bonus)	EV −$40.40 on $100

Linear model: ignores busting and variance, which is why volatility matters below. Terms checked October 2026, may change.

Expected loss (turnover × edge)$128.45

Expected value of the bonus−$28.45

Saving vs a 96% slot$11.55

Spins at $13,500≈ 7.0 h · 0.23 h/day over 30 days

Bonus Value Score36Fair

0 costs you50 break-even100 adds value

Show the working

Bonus credited$100.00 × 100%= $100.00
Wagering basebonus only= $100.00
Nominal wagering$100.00 × 35x= $3,500
Real turnover$3,500 ÷ 100% contribution= $3,500
House edge100% − 96.33% RTP= 3.67%
Expected loss$3,500 × 3.67%= $128.45
Expected value$100.00 − $128.45= −$28.45
Spins needed$3,500 ÷ $1.00 stake= 3,500 spins ≈ 7 h
Bonus Value Score50 + 50 × −$28.45 ÷ $100.00= 36/100

Does Cubes 2 suit bonus play?

The box above does the sum: $3,500 of turnover × 3.67% edge = $128.45 expected loss, leaving an expected value of −$28.45 on a $100 bonus. Compared with a 96% slot ($140.00), that is $11.55 cheaper. On this RTP, wagering below 27.2x on the bonus amount is +EV; above it, the bonus costs more than it gives. Medium volatility also helps in a way the formula does not show: a steadier balance is more likely to survive all 3,500 spins at $1 instead of busting halfway. On BitGuruz's 400% match at an assumed 30x the bonus, the expected value on a $100 deposit is −$40.40 on this slot.

Change the multiplier and the cost follows in a straight line: $73.40 at 20x, $165.15 at 45x, $220.20 at 60x — always turnover × 3.67%. If the wagering applies to deposit plus bonus, double those figures.

Clearing a bonus on Cubes 2, step by step

Budget the time as well as the money: 3,500 spins at $1 is about 7.0 hours at a steady pace, or 14 minutes a day for 30 days. Raising the stake shortens the session but does not change the expected cost — only the swings get bigger. Leave autoplay and turbo off if the casino restricts them during wagering, and check that Cubes 2 counts 100% toward the requirement.

How Cubes 2 plays

Wins are counted as cluster pays across a 5x5-11x11 layout. Cluster games tend to produce lots of small connected wins, which smooths the balance during long wagering runs. No hit frequency is listed for this game; a few minutes in the demo will show you how often it pays. On paper it can pay up to 11,000 times the stake on a single spin or feature. A cap that high means a meaningful slice of the RTP lives in rare outcomes you will probably never see while clearing a bonus. Release date: 2021.

Features explained

Here is what the main features do. First, a free-spins round, where a set number of spins play out at no cost to your balance. Add win multipliers, which scale up a payout rather than adding new winning symbols. Add cluster pays, where groups of touching symbols win instead of lines. Add sticky symbols that hold their place across spins. Note that buy bonus can break bonus rules: buys and raised stakes frequently count as bets above the maximum. Use it with cash only.

Cubes 2 specs

Provider	Hacksaw Gaming
RTP	96.33% (house edge 3.67%)
Volatility	Medium
Max win	11,000x stake
Grid	5x5-11x11
Release date	2021-02-11
Pay type	cluster pays
Features	Cluster Pays, Expanding Grid, Multiplier, Free Spins, Buy Bonus, Sticky Symbols
Themes	Puzzle, Neon

RTP 96.33% and medium volatility, in plain numbers

An RTP of 96.33% is a statement about millions of spins, not about your session — it says the game keeps 3.67% of turnover in the long run. It is only just above the common 96% default. Casinos can run the same game at a lower RTP setting, so check the figure in the game's info screen before you play for real. Medium volatility is the middle ground: regular small wins with occasional bigger features.

Who it suits

It fits most bonus players: cheap enough to wager on, lively enough not to bore you. Big-win chasers will find better matches in our hubs below. Sorted by what a $100 bonus costs to clear, it is number 292 of 300 overall, number 172 of 179 at medium volatility. Of our 23 Hacksaw Gaming picks, Le Darkchaun is cheaper to clear; Cubes 2 is #15. The free demo is the honest test — spin it for a while and watch how often the balance dips before a feature arrives.

Verdict

Acceptable, with a small edge over a 96% default.

Cubes 2 FAQ

What does it cost to clear a $100 bonus on Cubes 2?

At 96.33% RTP, 35x wagering on a $100 bonus means $3,500 of bets and an expected loss of $128.45 (turnover × 3.67% house edge). The bonus is worth about −$28.45 on average — $11.55 better than on a 96% slot.

Is Cubes 2 a good slot for clearing wagering?

Yes, it rates "Fair" in our wagering fit: 96.33% RTP keeps the expected cost at $128.45 per $100 bonus, and medium volatility helps the balance last through the turnover. Check the casino's excluded-games list first.

What are Cubes 2's RTP and volatility?

Hacksaw Gaming lists Cubes 2 at 96.33% RTP with medium volatility and a 11,000x max win. Casinos can run lower RTP versions, so confirm the figure in the game's info screen.

Can I play Cubes 2 for free?

Yes — the demo on this page uses play money, with no sign-up or deposit. Demo wins cannot be withdrawn. To play for real money, BitGuruz is our top-ranked casino; 18+ only.