Space Wars Slot Review
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7.4Value score · Good · how it works
Space Wars review: NetEnt's 2013 sci-fi slot on 5x4 reels with 40 fixed lines, stacked symbols and a Cloning Pod re-spin after every win, at 96.75% RTP.
- #280by RTP of 3,708 slots
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Basic information
| Software | NetEnt |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2013 |
| Theme | Space slots |
| RTP | 96.75% |
| Volatility | Medium |
| Max win | x1,000 |
| Hit frequency | 16% of spins |
| Game type | Slot |
| Data verified | 2026-09-28 |
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Space Wars review
Every winning spin in Space Wars buys a second look. NetEnt's 2013 game sends the symbols from each win into a Cloning Pod, which copies them and fires the clones back onto the reels for a free re-spin. Set during a clash between alien species over a powerful crystal, it plays on five reels and four rows with 40 fixed lines and a Medium volatility rating.
Reels, lines and stacks
The layout is 5x4 with 40 bet lines that cannot be switched off. Every symbol appears in stacks, both in the main game and in the re-spin, so a single reel can show the same symbol in several rows. Stacks are a natural partner for many lines: one tall column of a symbol can sit on several lines at once.
Wilds land at random on reels 2 and 4 only, in both the main game and the re-spin round, and substitute for all symbols to form the best line win available.
The Cloning Pod re-spin
This is the game's single bonus mechanic, and it fires often because any win triggers it.
Cloning Pod
After any win, the winning symbol is moved into the Cloning Pod. The pod replicates it and sends a set of clones onto the reels for a free re-spin. With more copies of the same symbol in place, the re-spin has a better chance of producing another win with it, which is the whole purpose of the feature.
What the numbers say
NetEnt lists a hit frequency of 16%, about one spin in six on average. Since each of those wins leads straight into a cloned re-spin, the feature appears regularly rather than as a rare event. That fits the Medium volatility rating: the game is built on repeated small boosts, not one big bonus round.
The RTP is 96.75%, a 3.25% house edge, roughly $32.50 lost per $1,000 wagered over time. One hundred spins at $1 cost about $3.25, at $5 about $16.25, and at $0.20 about $0.65. The max payout is 1,000x the bet, which is $200 at $0.20, $1,000 at $1 and $5,000 at $5.
Sequels and similar games
The two sequels both move to Very high volatility. Space Wars 2 Powerpoints lists 96.1% with a 10,000x cap, and Space Wars Megaways XXXtreme lists 96.16% with 14,400x. They trade the original's steady rhythm for a much higher ceiling.
Medium-volatility games with numbers close to the original include Reel Rush at 96.96% with the same 1,000x cap, Fruit Shop at 96.71% with 800x, and Arcane: Reel Chaos at 96.81% with 774x.
Who it suits
Players who like a feature that shows up often and who are happy with a 1,000x ceiling will get the most out of it. There are no free spins in the description and no free demo in our data, so the experience rests on the re-spin loop and the stacked lines.
Pros
- Every win triggers a free Cloning Pod re-spin
- 96.75% RTP, a 3.25% house edge
- Stacked symbols on 40 fixed lines
- Medium volatility with a 16% hit frequency
Cons
- 1,000x max payout is far below the sequels
- No free spins round described
- No free demo listed in our data
Verdict
Space Wars builds everything on one loop: win, clone the winning symbol, re-spin with better odds of hitting it again. With stacked symbols across 40 lines, a 96.75% RTP and Medium volatility, it offers a steady, readable game with a 1,000x ceiling. It lacks a free spins round and a published demo. At a 3.25% house edge, it is entertainment to budget for in advance.
Sources: NetEnt official game page; RTP, volatility and max win from the open Slot RTP Database.
Space Wars series
2 other games of the same franchise by NetEnt, oldest first.
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Space Wars RTP
The data lists one RTP for Space Wars. Versions are not tracked for NetEnt games, so other versions may exist; check the game's info screen.
- 96.75% $32.50 lost per $1,000
Cost of 100 spins
| Bet | Wagered | Average cost at 96.75% |
|---|---|---|
| $0.20 | $20 | $0.65 |
| $1 | $100 | $3.25 |
| $5 | $500 | $16.25 |
Averages computed from the published RTP; real sessions vary widely around them. RTP calculator
Space Wars max win, volatility & stats
- Value score
- 7.4 / 10
- Lost per $1,000 (average)
- $32.50
- Max win at $1 bet
- $1,000
- Wins on average
- 1 in 6.3 spins
Percentiles compare this game with the 3,708 games in the catalogue. Max win: 1,000×.
