Leander Games · 2014-01-06

Zombie Rush

Item: Zombie Rush
Author: Håkon Sæterdal

Zombie Rush by Leander Games, released 06/01/2014, has a listed RTP of 94.89%.

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Facts

Figures exactly as the studio publishes them

Provider	Leander Games
RTP	94.89 %
Volatility	High
Max win	1500x
Mechanics	Free spins
Released	2014-01-06

RTP94.89 %

VolatilityHigh

Max win1 500×

ProviderLeander Games

About the game

What the game actually does — read in the game, not in the press release

Written by Håkon SæterdalEverything we could read in the game and at the studio

Leander Games and the 2014 release position of Zombie Rush

The title is provided by Leander Games and released on January 6, 2014. The pool data lists several mechanics, indicating the studio bundled multiple bonus concepts into a single game.

Listed mechanics include 3D, Bonus Game, Free Spins and various wild types. That gives a technical inventory of features without commenting on quality or balance.

How Substitution Symbols and Respins resolve a spin

Substitution Symbols act as wilds that substitute for other symbols to complete pay lines. Respins provide extra chances after a spin and typically interact with substitution symbols to create new combinations.

Random Wilds / Additional Wilds are also listed, meaning wilds can appear randomly in base or bonus rounds. The spin resolution follows normal spin allocation with added effects when these mechanics trigger.

RTP 94.89% and HIGH volatility — practical implications

The listed RTP is 94.89%, which is noticeably below many modern slots that often sit around 96% or higher. Volatility is HIGH, meaning payouts will be less frequent but potentially larger within the game's structure.

This combination implies a lower expected return over time and larger session variance. Players should expect longer dry spells between wins if they try the game.

Maximum win 1,500x — the ceiling and its trade-offs

The machine specifies a maximum payout of 1,500x the stake. That sets a clear ceiling for the largest single-round return.

The trade-offs are the low RTP (94.89%) and high volatility: even with a 1,500x cap, the game pays fewer small and mid-size wins. Most sessions are unlikely to reach the top tier.

Free Spins, Random Wilds and who should play it

The title offers Free Spins and Random/Additional Wilds, enabling extended rounds with extra wilds. This makes it suitable for players who prioritise feature-driven rounds over frequent small payouts.

However, the 94.89% RTP and high volatility make it unsuitable for those seeking low-risk, steady returns. In short: features exist, but they come with a financial cost in expected return.

Rules

Base game

The provider does not publish the reel layout or the number of paylines/ways for this game. Details on exactly how a win is formed (for example requirements for symbol order or lines) are not published by the provider.

Game mechanics

3D: Listed as a feature of the game, but the provider publishes no mechanical effects beyond the label.

Bonus Game: The game has a bonus round, but the provider does not specify how the bonus round is triggered or conducted.

Feature: Substitution Symbols: Listed as a feature. Such symbols act as substitutes for other symbols to form winning combinations, but the provider does not detail which symbols they can replace or any limitations.

Free Spins: The game includes free spins as a feature. The provider does not publish what is required to activate free spins or how many are awarded.

Random Wilds / Additional Wilds: Listed as a mechanic. These wild symbols can occur randomly or in addition to regular wilds and act as wilds by substituting other symbols, but details on frequency and triggers are not published.

Respins: Respins are a function in the game. The provider does not specify when respins are awarded or how many respins can occur.

RTP range: Listed as a property, but the game has a specific published RTP (see separate section). The provider does not give alternative RTP values in the published data.

Wild: Wild symbols are present and act as substitution symbols. No further details about wilds are published beyond the general name.

Free spins and bonus entry

The game lists both free spins and a separate bonus round as features. The provider does not publish the exact entry conditions, round counts, or any additional features attached to these rounds.

RTP and volatility

The published RTP for the game is 94.89 %. This is the theoretical return-to-player percentage as stated by the provider.

Volatility is listed as HIGH. This indicates the game is classified as high variance, which typically involves larger swings in wins and losses over shorter periods. The provider does not publish further details on the distribution of win sizes.

Maximum win

The provider states the maximum possible win is 1 500 times the stake.

Paytable

The paytable has not been read off this game yet. The figures go here once they come from the game itself.

Screenshots

From an actual session

Zombie Rush — The base game with the reels at rest — The base game with the reels at rest

Zombie Rush — The bonus round in play — The bonus round in play

Zombie Rush — A winning combination is paid out — A winning combination is paid out

Verdict

What earns your time and what does not

Pros

Multiple bonus elements listed: Free Spins, Bonus Game, Random/Additional Wilds, Respins.
Clear maximum cap: 1,500x the stake.
Substitution Symbols provide a defined wild mechanic to complete pay lines.

Cons

RTP of 94.89% is below many comparable slots.
High volatility leads to large swings and long dry spells between wins.
Released in 2014 — mechanics and balance may feel dated compared to newer titles.

Zombie Rush combines several classic bonus mechanics but does so with a relatively low RTP and high volatility. If you have the bankroll and chase rare big hits, the features can be engaging; for steady returns, look elsewhere.

Written by Håkon Sæterdal