Cricket Century Kings
RTP
96.05%
Volatility
High
Cricket Century Kings Review
Cricket Century Kings is a Microgaming video slot released on 30 September 2026, built on a cricket theme with floodlit-stadium presentation. The confirmed numbers are short and clear: a 96.05% RTP, high volatility and no progressive jackpot. Microgaming has not published the reel layout, payline count, bet limits or maximum win in the data we hold, so this review sticks to what can be checked and works out what those figures mean for a real session.
Our rating: ★★★☆☆ 3/5
Key stats
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Provider | Microgaming |
| Release date | 30 September 2026 |
| Game type | Video slot |
| Theme | Sports (cricket) |
| RTP | 96.05% |
| House edge | 3.95% |
| Volatility | High |
| Progressive jackpot | No |
| Demo available | Yes |
How it plays
Microgaming pitches this one at cricket fans first. The description frames each spin as another delivery in a tight run chase, and the visuals lean on match-night atmosphere: stadium lights, a rising crowd and the build-up before the ball is bowled. That is the extent of the published detail on presentation, and it is enough to know what kind of mood the game is going for.
Our games database lists no confirmed bonus features for Cricket Century Kings, and it also leaves the reel grid, paylines and hit frequency blank. We are not going to guess at free spins or multipliers that the data does not show. What the high volatility rating does tell you is how the base game will feel: long stretches of small or no returns, broken up by occasional larger hits. On a high-volatility slot, most of the return to player tends to arrive in a minority of spins, so a session can look flat for a while before one result changes the picture.
A sensible first look at any fresh high-volatility release is a block of 100 demo spins at a flat stake. That kind of run on a game rated high usually ends below where it started, with the balance drifting down in small steps and one or two spins doing most of the lifting. Treat that as the normal shape here. If you want to see the bonus rounds and symbol values for yourself, open the paytable inside the demo before staking any money, since those details are not in our data.
RTP, volatility and bankroll
An RTP of 96.05% means that, over a very large number of spins, the game is set to return £96.05 for every £100 wagered. The house edge is the remaining 3.95%, or £3.95 lost on average per £100 staked. That figure is a long-run average across all players; your own session can land well above or well below it.
High volatility widens that spread. The average loss per £100 stays at £3.95, but the range of outcomes around it gets much bigger. A short session is more likely to finish down than on a low-volatility game with the same RTP, and the occasional session that finishes well up is likely to finish further up. If you play on a modest bankroll, that trade-off matters more than the decimal places of the RTP.
Betting and bankroll
Minimum and maximum stakes for Cricket Century Kings are not published in our data, so check the bet selector in the game. Assuming the usual stake steps are available, here is how a £50 bankroll stretches at three common levels, with the expected loss at 96.05% RTP:
| Stake per spin | Spins from £50 (no wins) | Turnover per 100 spins | Expected loss per 100 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| £0.20 | 250 | £20 | £0.79 |
| £0.50 | 100 | £50 | £1.98 |
| £1.00 | 50 | £100 | £3.95 |
The expected loss column looks gentle, and that is exactly the trap with a high-volatility slot. Those figures are averages; in practice the spread around them is wide, and a £50 balance at £1 a spin can disappear in 50 spins without a meaningful win. At £0.20 a spin you get five times as many spins from the same money, which gives the volatility more room to deliver one of its bigger results before the balance runs out. For a minimum-deposit player, £0.10 to £0.20 a spin is the sensible range to test this game.
A simple rule of thumb helps: aim for at least 200 to 250 spins of bankroll on any high-volatility slot. On £20 that points to £0.10 a spin or less; on £50, around £0.20.
Provider context
Microgaming has 127 slots in our database, with an average RTP of about 95.9% and a range running from 88.12% up to 97.5%. At 96.05%, Cricket Century Kings sits slightly above that average, though it is some way off the studio’s best returners, such as Party Island at 97.5% and Summer Holiday at 97.14%.
The fairer comparison is with Microgaming’s other high-volatility titles, which make up 53 of the 127 games. Many of those sit at 96.2% or higher: Thunderstruck 2 at 96.65%, Mithai Madness 10000X at 96.5% and Bass Catch Super Up at 96.24%. Against that group, 96.05% is at the lower end. The gap is small in money terms (roughly 15p to 60p per £100 wagered), but it is real, and it is one reason the rating stops at three stars.
Similar slots
These Microgaming titles share the high volatility rating and are confirmed in our database:
- Mithai Madness 10000X: 96.5% RTP, high volatility, 10,000x max win. Released July 2026 with an Indian theme, so a natural pick for the same audience.
- Thunderstruck 2: 96.65% RTP, high volatility, 8,000x max win. A long-running Norse-themed favourite from the studio.
- Ne Zha: Triple Powers: 96.24% RTP, high volatility, 10,000x max win. Released August 2026.
- Bass Catch Super Up: 96.24% RTP, high volatility, 15,000x max win.
- Immortal Romance 2: 96.3% RTP, high volatility, 15,000x max win.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 96.05% RTP sits a little above Microgaming’s average of about 95.9%.
- A cricket theme is rare among slots, which gives fans of the sport something specific.
- A free demo is available to try before depositing.
- High volatility suits players chasing occasional larger results.
Cons
- Lower RTP than most of Microgaming’s other high-volatility slots.
- Max win, bet range, paylines and features are not published in our data.
- High volatility can drain a small bankroll quickly at higher stakes.
FAQ
What is the RTP of Cricket Century Kings?
The RTP is 96.05%, which works out to a house edge of 3.95%, or £3.95 on average per £100 wagered over the long run.
Is Cricket Century Kings high volatility?
Yes. It is rated high volatility, so expect fewer wins in a typical session, with a larger share of the return coming from occasional bigger hits.
Who makes Cricket Century Kings and when was it released?
It is a Microgaming slot, released on 30 September 2026.
What is the maximum win?
Microgaming has not published a maximum win figure in our data. Check the paytable in the game for the current value.
Does it have a progressive jackpot?
No. Cricket Century Kings is not a progressive jackpot slot.
What stake suits a £20 or £50 deposit?
For a high-volatility slot, aim for 200 to 250 spins of bankroll. That means around £0.10 a spin on £20 and around £0.20 a spin on £50, subject to the stake options the game offers.
Try Cricket Century Kings in demo mode first, then play for real only with money you are comfortable losing.
Changelog
06 Oct 2026: first published.
Last tested 06 Oct 2026 · RTP verified: games database · Next review due 06 Apr 2027
