Starter guide for Here2Win Casino
Seven pokies to learn the ropes on
Seven pokies ordered from calm to lively, plus RTP and volatility in plain words, so you know what suits you before opening Here2Win Casino.
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First spin, sorted
How pokies differ, and where a newcomer should start
Pokies look alike from across the room, but three things separate them: the RTP figure, the volatility label and the feature list. The Here2Win Casino pokies below run from quiet, steady titles to one that swings wide, so the best first pick is the one whose pace matches your session budget.
Years of quoting odds over a TAB counter taught me that a number only helps when you can picture it in NZ$, so every figure here comes with a plain translation. I'd start at the calm end of the shelf and move up only if it feels too quiet. The home page gives an overview of the pokie guide if you want the wider picture first.
Two numbers worth knowing
RTP and volatility in plain words
RTP, short for return to player, is the share of all stakes a pokie pays back over a very large number of spins. At 96%, the long-run figure is US$96 back for every US$100 staked. Your own session can land far above or below that, so use RTP to compare games, not to predict a night.
Volatility is about spread. Low volatility keeps results closer together from one spin to the next. Medium sits in between. High volatility means wider swings: quiet stretches, and larger results when they arrive, with any single session able to land a long way from the average. Every page on this site uses the same three-step scale.
Across these seven, four sit at exactly 96% RTP and the full spread runs from 94.74% to 96%. Choose your NZ$ budget for the session first, then choose the pace that makes that budget comfortable.
- Low volatility Dazzle Me, Agent Jane Blonde
- Medium volatility Wolf Gold, 7 Fortune Frenzy, Anubis' Moon, 4Squad
- High volatility 10001 Nights Megaways
The shelf
The seven picks, calm to lively
Read left to right and top to bottom: the two low-volatility titles come first, then four medium-pace pokies, then the one high-volatility pick.
Tap a cover to read the notes
NetEnt
Microgaming
Pragmatic Play
Betsoft
Evoplay Entertainment
Red Tiger Gaming
Pace, studio, features
How the seven compare side by side
Each row gives one honest line on who the pokie suits. In my view, the theme and the pace matter more for a first pick than a fraction of a percent of RTP.
Dazzle Me
Gems are the whole theme, and it is one of the two calmest picks here. Its 95.05% RTP is the second-lowest of the seven, a small trade against the 96% group that suits someone who values even, low-swing sessions over the top return figure.
- NetEnt
- RTP 95.05%
- Low volatility
Agent Jane Blonde
Microgaming's low-volatility entry, styled with playing-card symbols and listing bonus rounds at a 96% RTP. A sensible match for a player who wants a low-swing session with some feature play on top.
- Microgaming
- RTP 96%
- Low volatility
- Bonus rounds
Wolf Gold
Pragmatic Play's nature-themed pokie sits mid-pace at 96% RTP. It lists both an in-game jackpot and bonus rounds, which makes it the natural stop for anyone curious about jackpot play without jumping to high volatility.
- Pragmatic Play
- RTP 96%
- Medium volatility
- In-game jackpot
- Bonus rounds
7 Fortune Frenzy
Betsoft pairs a space setting with classic styling, medium volatility and a 96% RTP. It is also one of the games named for the welcome package's free spins, which makes it a handy title to know early.
- Betsoft
- RTP 96%
- Medium volatility
Anubis' Moon
Evoplay's Egyptian pokie deals in gods and ancient civilisations at medium volatility and 96% RTP. It is a steadier way into a mythic setting than the wider-swing games elsewhere on the site.
- Evoplay Entertainment
- RTP 96%
- Medium volatility
4Squad
Red Tiger's parody adventure with a fantastic twist and bonus rounds, at medium volatility. Its 94.74% RTP is the lowest of the seven, so this is the pick for the theme, not the number.
- Red Tiger Gaming
- RTP 94.74%
- Medium volatility
- Bonus rounds
10001 Nights Megaways
The only high-volatility pokie in this set, from Red Tiger, with an Arabian Nights setting of legends and magic. Its 95.69% RTP is the third-lowest of the seven, and its reel format works differently from the rest (see the next section). Save it for when wide swings feel comfortable.
- Red Tiger Gaming
- RTP 95.69%
- High volatility
- Megaways
Reel format
Megaways: 10001 Nights Megaways against the original
Megaways uses a dynamic reel modifier, so reel height and the number of ways to win can change between spins. That format is explained in the Megaways overview from Big Time Gaming, and it is what sets 10001 Nights Megaways apart from a fixed-reel pokie.
Against the original 10001 Nights, the setting is the same: Arabian Nights legends and magic, from the same studio. Both are high volatility. The Megaways version shows a 95.69% RTP against 94.73% for the original, a gap of 0.96 percentage points. The bigger difference to feel is the changing reel shape, not the number.
Next steps
Where to go next
- Ready for wider swings? The Here2Win Casino slots built around high volatility are compared on the big-swing hub.
- If you want games that list a Bonus Buy, the Here2Win Casino best games hub sorts them. A Bonus Buy takes a bigger bite out of the session budget, so check the bonus terms before buying.
- The Bonus page walks through the welcome package terms, including wagering and the time window.
- When you are ready to open an account, the steps for a Here2Win Casino sign in and registration are on the login page.
Keep it in budget. Pokies are entertainment, not income. Set a NZ$ amount before you start and stop when it is spent. If play stops being fun, the Gambling Helpline is free on 0800 654 655.
Pick your pace, then step inside
Start calm with Dazzle Me or Agent Jane Blonde, work up through the medium-pace picks, and keep the high-volatility one for later.