Narcos is a NetEnt slot based on the TV series about the hunt for Pablo Escobar. It runs on five reels with 243 ways to win and focuses on base game features such as walking wilds, a random Drive-By wild feature and a Locked Up cash collect bonus, plus free spins. It suits players who want medium volatility and frequent feature activity. Fans of the series will recognise the characters.
How does Narcos work?
You play on a 5x3 grid with 243 ways to win. Matching symbols on adjacent reels from the left pay wherever they land.
Bets range from about 0.20 to 400 per spin.
Low symbols are drawn from the series, such as cars and guns, while Escobar and the DEA agents pay more. The look and soundtrack are based on the show.
The paylines are fixed, so you only need to set your stake.
What are the Narcos bonus features?
Walking Wilds land and move one reel to the left on each respin until they leave the grid. The Drive-By feature can randomly add wilds to the reels.
Locked Up is triggered by bonus symbols and works like a hold-and-respin game, where symbols lock and reveal cash prizes.
Free spins are triggered by scatters and include walking wilds. The maximum win is 1,506x your stake, reached in free spins.
The base game features trigger often enough to keep sessions active. Locked Up gives the game a hold-and-win element that many line slots lack.
Is Narcos worth playing? RTP and volatility explained
The RTP is 96.23%, close to the market average. SlotCatalog notes RTP ranges, so check the casino's version.
Volatility is medium, with some sources leaning medium-high. It offers steady action, though its ceiling is modest.
An RTP of 96.23% is a long-run average over millions of spins: in theory the game keeps about 3.77 of every 100 units wagered. It does not predict a single session. Medium volatility sits between the extremes: you see a fair number of small wins, with occasional larger hits from the features.
If you are a fan of the series, the theme adds value, but the numbers alone place it in the middle of NetEnt's catalogue rather than at the top.
Tips before you play Narcos
- Check the RTP in the game's info screen at your casino, because NetEnt lets operators choose from several RTP settings.
- The wide bet range means you can easily overspend; set your stake before you start.
- The base game features matter more than in most slots, so do not judge it only by free spins.
- Decide before you start how much you are willing to lose and when you will stop after a win, and use your casino's deposit limits to stick to it.