Medium volatility
Independent slot directories list Kathmandu as medium volatility, with a small number of paylines.
What it means: With only 9 lines, wins land less often than on ways games, so pace KSh stakes for a steady session.
Slot review · Games Global
Kathmandu slot: RTP 96.10%, features and what it costs in KSh
Kathmandu is a 5×3 Microgaming slot with 9 paylines and a Himalayan theme of temples, bells and prayer wheels. It is one of the studio's older titles, built around mystery multipliers and free spins.
Below: what a session costs in shillings at its RTP, how the bonus round works and which casinos on our Kenya list carry Games Global slots.
Play Kathmandu
- RTP
- 96.10%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Reels · paylines
- 5 · 9
- Bet range
- 0.01–1
By
Amelia Nguyen
Updated 6 Oct 2026
Short answer
What does Kathmandu cost to play?
Kathmandu pays back 96.10% of stakes over the long run, a house edge of 3.90%. At KSh 20 a spin, 1,000 spins cost about KSh 780 on average, and KSh 1,000 lasts about 1,282 spins. If a casino runs another RTP version, the game's help screen shows it, so check it before you play.
- RTP
- 96.10% Games Global
- 1,000 spins at KSh 20
- KSh 780 expected cost
- 1 hour at KSh 20
- KSh 468 600 spins
- KSh 1,000 lasts
- 1,282 spins at KSh 20, on average
Kathmandu at a glance
| RTP | 96.10% |
|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium |
| Reels | 5 |
| Paylines | 9 |
| Minimum bet | 0.01 |
| Maximum bet | 1 |
| Layout | 5×3 |
| Lines / ways | 9 paylines |
| Released | Mar 2006 |
| Features | Wild Symbols, Scatter Symbols, Free Spins |
| Free demo | Not listed |
Bets are the studio's own limits in its base currency; each casino sets its own limits. Layout, max win, release date and studio volatility: SlotCatalog (independent slot directory), Kathmandu; World Casino Directory (independent review), slot reviews.
What Kathmandu costs per spin
Expected cost = bet × spins × (1 − RTP), at 96.10%.
| Bet per spin | 100 spins | 1,000 spins | 1 hour (600 spins) | vs median 96.01% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSh 10 | KSh 39 | KSh 390 | KSh 234 | −KSh 9 |
| KSh 20 | KSh 78 | KSh 780 | KSh 468 | −KSh 18 |
| KSh 50 | KSh 195 | KSh 1,950 | KSh 1,170 | −KSh 45 |
| KSh 100 | KSh 390 | KSh 3,900 | KSh 2,340 | −KSh 90 |
Volatility
How volatile Kathmandu is
Volatility and max win: SlotCatalog (independent slot directory), Kathmandu; World Casino Directory (independent review), slot reviews.
Features
How Kathmandu pays
Mystery multipliers
Wins can be boosted by a mystery multiplier of up to 5x.
Free spins
Scatter symbols trigger free spins, which add extra wild chances to the reels.
Gamble feature
After a win you can gamble the payout on a card guess or collect it.
Features: SlotCatalog (independent slot directory), Kathmandu; World Casino Directory (independent review), slot reviews.
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Where to play Live ranking
Casinos with Games Global slots
Every casino here offers this studio's slots
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AmunRa KSh 70,000 + 200 free spins
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Luckiest KSh 300,000 + 100 free spins
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Starzino KSh 200,000 + 150 free spins
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SapphireBet 150 free spins
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MONRO KSh 120,000 + 400 free spins
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Rakebit 200 free spins
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Impressario Casino KSh 130,000 + 100 free spins
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Allstarzcasino KSh 170,000 + 300 free spins
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Savaspin KSh 60,000 + 250 free spins
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Payment ticks come from each casino's live payment list; a dash means it is not listed, not that it is missing.
FAQ
What is the RTP of Kathmandu?
The version we list pays back 96.10%, a house edge of 3.90%. At KSh 20 a spin that is an expected cost of about KSh 780 per 1,000 spins. If a casino runs another version, the game's help screen shows it.
How many paylines does Kathmandu have?
Kathmandu has 9 paylines on a 5×3 grid.
Does Kathmandu have multipliers?
Yes. Mystery multipliers of up to 5x can apply to wins.
Can I play Kathmandu with M-Pesa?
The casino list on this page shows M-Pesa and Airtel Money from each casino's live payment list. Check the cashier before you deposit, and play only if you are 18 or older.
18+
Responsible gambling
Play slots only if you are 18+ and it stays fun
Set a budget before you spin, keep sessions short and never chase losses. Every cost on this page is an average: one session can end far above or below it.