The brief response to how to play Game of Thrones slot Australia includes a detail that most sites ignore: the real-money edition isn't legally available to people in Australia, and when you locate it elsewhere, the same game can have six different rates based on the build a casino uses. This guide focuses its text on that second point.
The game itself, in brief
Based on the HBO series and launched in December 2014, the real-money Game of Thrones slot is a Microgaming creation (now operating as Games Global / Apricot). It features a 3-row, 5-reel grid and is available in two variants: one with 15 fixed paylines and one with a 243-ways-to-win build.
A stacked Wild, appearing as the Game of Thrones logo, replaces all symbols except for the Iron Throne scatter. The primary attraction is the House free spins round, which starts when three or more Iron Throne scatters land. You must then choose one of four Houses, as each offers a different trade-off:
| House | Free spins | Multiplier | Symbol stack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baratheon | 8 | 5x | 3 |
| Lannister | 10 | 4x | 4 |
| Stark | 14 | 3x | 5 |
| Targaryen | 18 | 2x | 6 |
A larger multiplier results in fewer spins, while more spins provide a smaller multiplier. Three additional scatters can re-trigger the round. If only two scatters appear, you receive a small random cash reward instead. A heads-or-tails Gamble Trail is also available after wins: your win doubles if you guess correctly, but you lose it if you guess incorrectly. Volatility is medium to medium-high.
One point of confusion worth clearing: several top search results are for the Zynga "Game of Thrones Slots Casino" social app — free coins, no real stakes — which is a different thing entirely. And since March 2026, there's been a second, newer Game of Thrones slot from Blueprint Gaming: 6 reels, 4,096 ways, up to 17,000x, shipped in 92/93/94% RTP builds with 94% the usual default. It is not the game described here.
The RTP depends on which build the casino runs
Reviews that provide a single number overlook this. Microgaming offers the game in more than one RTP setting, and the casino decides which one to use. This explains why the listed percentages vary:
- For the 243 Ways version, a casino with an Australian licence listed it at 95.07% (the most frequent default), while other sources mentioned 95.03%, 95.00% and 94.86% for that version.
- The 15 Lines version is listed as higher, at 96% or 96.4% — so usually the 15-line build offers the better return.
- One source claims the 243 Ways build reaches 96.40%, but that is the outlier; most operator listings place 243 Ways at 95.07%.
The build also affects the maximum win. The 15-payline version peaks at 75,000 coins; the 243-ways version peaks at 121,000 coins, which is a theoretical ~20,250x your stake in the feature. No jackpot exists, whether progressive or otherwise.
What the difference actually costs
RTP represents an average over the long term rather than a prediction for your specific session — any single run can finish at any point. But over numerous spins, the house edge (100% minus the RTP) is the average amount you pay. Based on the reported builds, with updated Blueprint figures provided for comparison:
100 spins at A$0.20 (A$20.00 staked):
- 96.4% costs A$0.72
- 95.07% costs A$0.99
- 94.86% costs A$1.03
- 94% costs A$1.20
- 93% costs A$1.40
- 92% costs A$1.60
100 spins at A$1.00 (A$100.00 staked):
- 96.4% costs A$3.60
- 95.07% costs A$4.93
- 94.86% costs A$5.14
- 94% costs A$6.00
- 93% costs A$7.00
- 92% costs A$8.00
Across 1,000 spins at A$1.00, the 92% build costs roughly A$44.00 more on average than the 96.4% version. The features and artwork are identical — only a figure in the maths differs.
How to check which build you're on
Avoid making assumptions. Access the paytable or info screen within the game at the casino you're using — for the 243 Ways edition, use the VIEW PAYS button located in the bottom left. The RTP shown there is the applicable rate, regardless of whatever a review quoted.
As a guide, Microgaming stakes range from A$0.15 to A$3.00 for the 15-payline edition and A$0.30 to A$6.00 for the 243-ways edition.
The part for readers in Australia
Ranking pages often omit this information. It is illegal to offer real-money online slots to individuals in Australia. Online pokies and online casinos are classified as banned services by the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, and the ACMA works to block these websites. Licensed operators here are only permitted to offer sports and race betting and lotteries online. Australia is specifically mentioned as a restricted territory for the Game of Thrones 243 Ways slot.
Since the game is completely prohibited, no legal stake cap exists for it here — there is just no lawful offer. Companies face penalties: up to A$1.8 million per day. While playing isn't an offence on its own, AUSTRAC is blunt about the actual risk — you can lose your deposit and have no realistic method to recover funds or claim winnings if you put money into an illegal site.
A free play-money demo of the Microgaming game is available if you wish to observe how the Gamble Trail, Wilds and the Houses behave without those risks. It isn't gambling because no money is staked and none can be won — you only need to be at least 18. It's the one way to experience this game without the financial and legal catch.
Keep your play within limits you've set beforehand, regardless of what or where you play.