Low variance
Independent sources list Ugga Bugga as low variance, and the hold choice lets the player improve a hand before it is settled.
What it means: Expect frequent small returns on a KSh budget; large single hits are rare.
Slot review · Playtech
Ugga Bugga slot: RTP 99.07%, features and what it costs in KSh
Ugga Bugga is a 3-reel, 10-line Playtech slot from 2006 with a tribal jungle theme. After the first spin you choose which symbols to hold before a second spin, like a draw in video poker.
Below: what a session costs in shillings at its RTP, how the bonus round works and which casinos on our Kenya list carry Playtech slots.
Play Ugga Bugga
By
Amelia Nguyen
Updated 6 Oct 2026
- RTP
- 99.07%
- Volatility
- Low
- Reels · paylines
- 3 · 10
- Studio
- Playtech
Short answer
What does Ugga Bugga cost to play?
Ugga Bugga pays back 99.07% of stakes over the long run, a house edge of 0.93%. At KSh 20 a spin, 1,000 spins cost about KSh 186 on average, and KSh 1,000 lasts about 5,376 spins. If a casino runs another RTP version, the game's help screen shows it, so check it before you play.
- RTP
- 99.07% Playtech
- 1,000 spins at KSh 20
- KSh 186 expected cost
- 1 hour at KSh 20
- KSh 112 600 spins
- KSh 1,000 lasts
- 5,376 spins at KSh 20, on average
Ugga Bugga at a glance
| Studio | Playtech |
|---|---|
| RTP | 99.07% |
| Volatility | Low |
| Reels | 3 |
| Paylines | 10 |
| Minimum bet | 0.10 |
| Maximum bet | 5 |
| Lines / ways | 10 paylines |
| Released | Jul 2006 |
| 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, Ugga Bugga (independent slot directory); Sigma, Ugga Bugga game listing.
What Ugga Bugga costs per spin
Expected cost = bet × spins × (1 − RTP), at 99.07%.
| Bet per spin | 100 spins | 1,000 spins | 1 hour (600 spins) | vs median 96.01% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSh 10 | KSh 9.30 | KSh 93 | KSh 56 | −KSh 306 |
| KSh 20 | KSh 19 | KSh 186 | KSh 112 | −KSh 612 |
| KSh 50 | KSh 47 | KSh 465 | KSh 279 | −KSh 1,530 |
| KSh 100 | KSh 93 | KSh 930 | KSh 558 | −KSh 3,060 |
Volatility
How volatile Ugga Bugga is
Volatility and max win: SlotCatalog, Ugga Bugga (independent slot directory); Sigma, Ugga Bugga game listing.
Features
How Ugga Bugga pays
Hold and respin
After the opening spin you can hold any symbols and respin the rest once. Wins are paid on the final result.
Wilds
Wild symbols substitute for other symbols to complete line wins.
Features: SlotCatalog, Ugga Bugga (independent slot directory); Sigma, Ugga Bugga game listing.
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FAQ
What is the RTP of Ugga Bugga?
The version we list pays back 99.07%, a house edge of 0.93%. At KSh 20 a spin that is an expected cost of about KSh 186 per 1,000 spins. If a casino runs another version, the game's help screen shows it.
How does the hold feature in Ugga Bugga work?
After the first spin you choose symbols to keep, then the other positions spin once more and the final grid is paid.
How many paylines does Ugga Bugga have?
It has 10 fixed paylines on 3 reels.
Can I play Ugga Bugga 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.
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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.