Free demo · Relax Gaming · 96.95% RTP

Erik the Red demo: free play & bonus wagering cost

Relax Gaming built Erik the Red around a Norse and warriors theme; the free demo on this page runs on play money, so nothing is at stake. 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. At 96.95% RTP the theoretical edge is 3.05% of every bet.

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RTP96.95%

VolatilityLow

Cost to clear $100 at 35x$106.75

Wagering fitExcellent

Wagering cost on this slot

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

Turnover required	$100 × 35 = $3,500
House edge	100% − 96.95% = 3.05%
Expected loss on Erik the Red	$106.75
Same bonus on a 96% slot	$140.00 (EV −$40.00)
Break-even wagering here	32.8x the bonus
At BitGuruz 400% (assumed 30x bonus)	EV +$34.00 on $100

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

Expected loss (turnover × edge)$106.75

Expected value of the bonus−$6.75

Saving vs a 96% slot$33.25

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

Bonus Value Score47Fair

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% − 96.95% RTP= 3.05%
Expected loss$3,500 × 3.05%= $106.75
Expected value$100.00 − $106.75= −$6.75
Spins needed$3,500 ÷ $1.00 stake= 3,500 spins ≈ 7 h
Bonus Value Score50 + 50 × −$6.75 ÷ $100.00= 47/100

Does Erik the Red suit bonus play?

On a standard $100 bonus with 35x wagering, Erik the Red costs an expected $106.75 to clear — more than the bonus itself. The saving over a 96% default is $33.25 per $100 of bonus — small per spin, real over 3,500 spins. Rule of thumb for Erik the Red: 1 ÷ 3.05% edge = 32.8x. Bonuses under that multiplier come out ahead on average. Variance matters too. A low-volatility slot keeps the bonus balance alive longer, which is what you want when the goal is finishing the turnover. On BitGuruz's 400% match at an assumed 30x the bonus, the expected value on a $100 deposit is $34.00 on this slot.

Wagering terms vary, so here is the same game at other multipliers per $100 bonus: $76.25 at 25x, $122.00 at 40x, $152.50 at 50x. Watch for "D+B" wagering, which doubles each number.

Clearing a bonus on Erik the Red, 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 Erik the Red counts 100% toward the requirement.

How Erik the Red plays

Expect a 5x4 reel set with paylines. Line slots are the easiest to read: a win is a matching run along one of the fixed lines. Its hit frequency is not published in our data, so watch how often spins pay in the free demo. On paper it can pay up to 959 times the stake on a single spin or feature. A modest ceiling like that usually means more of the return is paid out in everyday wins — good news for a wagering balance.

Features explained

The feature list for Erik the Red is Stacked Symbols, Sticky Wilds, Free Spins, Wild, Scatter and Big Symbols. The headline mechanic is scatter symbols, which count anywhere on the grid and are typically what triggers the bonus. Add a free-spins round, where a set number of spins play out at no cost to your balance. Add sticky wilds that stay in place for following spins. You will also see wilds, which stand in for paying symbols. Also listed: Stacked Symbols.

Erik the Red specs

Provider	Relax Gaming
RTP	96.95% (house edge 3.05%)
Volatility	Low
Max win	959x stake
Grid	5x4
Release date	2018-02-10
Pay type	paylines
Features	Stacked Symbols, Sticky Wilds, Free Spins, Wild, Scatter, Big Symbols
Themes	Norse, Warriors

RTP 96.95% and low volatility, in plain numbers

The 96.95% RTP is the theoretical return over a very large number of spins; a single session can land far above or below it. Slightly above the usual 96% benchmark. Some studios ship several RTP versions, and a casino may pick a lower one — the game's help screen shows which is live. With low volatility the balance moves in small steps — fewer dead runs, fewer huge hits.

Who it suits

Pick it when finishing the turnover matters more than chasing a big hit. Skip it if you only enjoy games with huge top prizes. In cost terms, Erik the Red sits at #140 of the 300 slots we price, and #32 of 81 in the low-volatility group. Among the 5 Relax Gaming games here it is #4; the cheapest is Marching Legions. Try it in demo mode before you decide; the rhythm of wins is easier to judge by feel than by numbers.

Verdict

One of the cheaper slots to clear a bonus on — 96.95% RTP, low volatility, $106.75 expected cost at 35x.

Erik the Red FAQ

What does it cost to clear a $100 bonus on Erik the Red?

At 96.95% RTP, 35x wagering on a $100 bonus means $3,500 of bets and an expected loss of $106.75 (turnover × 3.05% house edge). The bonus is worth about −$6.75 on average — $33.25 better than on a 96% slot.

Is Erik the Red a good slot for clearing wagering?

Yes, it rates "Excellent" in our wagering fit: 96.95% RTP keeps the expected cost at $106.75 per $100 bonus, and low volatility helps the balance last through the turnover. Check the casino's excluded-games list first.

What are Erik the Red's RTP and volatility?

Relax Gaming lists Erik the Red at 96.95% RTP with low volatility and a 959x max win. Casinos can run lower RTP versions, so confirm the figure in the game's info screen.

Can I play Erik the Red 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.