Quick Stats
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Provider | Wizard Games (PariPlay) |
| Game Type | Video Slot / Pokie |
| RTP | 94.66% |
| Volatility | Medium-High |
| Reels / Rows | 5 × 4 |
| Paylines | 40 Fixed |
| Min Bet | $0.40 |
| Max Bet | $20.00 |
| Max Win | Not published |
| Features | Wild Nanites (Random Wilds), Bonus Wheel, Bonus Multipliers, Wild Nanites Free Games, Bloodshot Attack Free Games |
| Theme | Superheroes / Comic Book |
| Release Date | 20 February 2017 |
| Platform | Desktop & Mobile |
What Is Bloodshot?
Bloodshot is a licensed comic-book slot based on Valiant Comics’ Bloodshot character, who first appeared in print in 1992. The game drops you into dark, gritty city streets where Bloodshot and his crew hunt down the scientist who erased his memories and filled his bloodstream with nanites — microscopic machines that gave him regenerative powers and superhuman abilities. That backstory feeds directly into the game’s mechanics: the nanites crawl onto the reels and blast Wild symbols into random positions, which is a neat visual hook.
The 5×4 grid with 40 paylines is a solid setup. Graphics are sharp and detailed, the soundtrack is appropriately intense, and the character symbols — the main cast from the comic — are well rendered. This is an older game (2017) and it shows in places: the animations are less fluid than you’d expect from a slot built today, and the interface feels a bit dated. That said, the core features hold up, and there’s genuine variety in the bonus modes.
This pokie works for players who enjoy Wild-heavy games where base game spins stay interesting between bonus triggers. It’s not ideal if you’re looking for a jackpot chase — there isn’t one — or if a below-average RTP is a dealbreaker for your session strategy.
RTP and Volatility
The RTP is 94.66%, which sits well below the current industry average of around 96%. In practical terms, over millions of spins the game returns roughly $94.66 for every $100 wagered. Put $50 through this pokie in a long session and the long-run theoretical take-back is around $47.33 — but short sessions are driven by variance, not averages. You can finish well ahead, or well behind, regardless of what the RTP says.
Volatility is medium-to-high. The base game produces regular small wins, partly because the Wild Nanites feature can add between 1 and 20 random Wilds to the grid at any moment — and 40 paylines gives those Wilds plenty of chances to complete combinations. The bigger hits, though, are concentrated inside the free spins modes. A $20 session at minimum bet ($0.40 a spin) gives you 50 spins — enough to see the base game Wild mechanics in action, but bonus round triggers will feel infrequent at that volume. Set expectations accordingly.
Betting Range
Stakes run from $0.40 to $20.00 per spin, with no mid-range coin or line configuration needed — the bet is a single total stake amount. The fixed 40-payline structure means you can’t reduce the number of active lines, but that also means every spin covers the full grid.
At $1 per spin you’re in comfortable middle ground. At $20 per spin, wins scale proportionally but the session budget evaporates faster, so it’s worth checking the Bonus Wheel is triggering before committing higher stakes. Use the autoplay function with loss and win limits set — both are available in the game settings.
How to Play Bloodshot — Step by Step
- Set your bet. Adjust the stake using the plus and minus buttons at the bottom of the screen. Bets range from $0.40 to $20.00.
- Check the paytable. Open the settings panel (look for the menu button, or the paytable icon) to see symbol values, bonus rules, and payline structure before you spin.
- Spin the reels. Hit the main spin button or activate autoplay. Wins pay left to right on all 40 paylines.
- Watch for Wild Nanites in the base game. At random during any spin, mechanical spider-like nanite creatures will crawl across the screen and blast between 1 and 20 Wild symbols into random reel positions. These Wilds replace all symbols except the Bonus symbol.
- Trigger the Bonus Wheel. Land three or more Bonus symbols anywhere on the reels to activate the Bonus Wheel. You get one spin of the wheel, which awards either Bonus Multipliers, Wild Nanites Free Games, or Bloodshot Attack Free Games.
- Play out your chosen free spins mode. Both modes run to completion automatically — there are no retrigger opportunities in either.
Try this: Load the demo mode first and run 30 base-game spins to see how often the Wild Nanites feature drops and how heavily it affects winning combinations. That gives you a realistic picture of base-game action before you play for real.
Symbols and Paytable
Bloodshot runs nine standard symbols across two tiers.
The premium symbols are all drawn from the comic book cast. Bloodshot himself is the top-paying standard symbol, followed by the woman (Gina or KT depending on the story arc), the electricity-charged man, the muscular vigilante, and the scientist Emil Harting. These five characters form the high-pay tier. Below them are five weapon-themed lower-paying symbols — machetes, grenades, guns, masks, and blood nanites — which pay less but appear more frequently.
The Wild symbol substitutes for all standard symbols. It appears naturally on the reels and can also be placed by the Wild Nanites random feature. There is no multiplier attached to Wild substitutions in the base game.
The Bonus symbol triggers the Bonus Wheel when three or more land anywhere on the grid.
Exact multiplier values for each symbol combination are not published separately from the in-game paytable. The game uses a dynamic paytable that displays values based on your current bet size — check it inside the game before your session.
Bonus Features
Wild Nanites — Random Wild Feature
This triggers at random during any base-game spin. Mechanical nanite creatures crawl visually across the reels and deposit between 1 and 20 Wild symbols into random grid positions. The Wilds replace all standard symbols. This feature can turn an otherwise ordinary spin into a multi-line winner — or add just a single Wild that changes nothing. Because it can trigger on any spin without warning, the base game stays more engaging than a standard spin-and-wait setup.
Bonus Wheel
Land three or more Bonus symbols anywhere on the reels and the Bonus Wheel activates. You get one spin of the wheel. Three outcomes are possible: Bonus Multipliers (an instant cash multiplier applied to your total bet), Wild Nanites Free Games, or Bloodshot Attack Free Games. The wheel spin outcome is random — you have no choice between modes.
Wild Nanites Free Games
This mode awards 3 free spins. On every spin, between one and five reels are randomly chosen and filled completely with Wild symbols. A fully wild reel covering four rows across 40 paylines can produce significant wins. With multiple fully wild reels on the same spin the combination potential is substantial. Bonus symbols do not appear during this mode, so there is no retrigger option. Three spins is a short window — but each spin can hit hard.
Bloodshot Attack Free Games
This mode awards 7 free spins. Starting from the second spin, one sticky Wild lands on the reels and stays in place for the rest of the feature. With each additional spin, another sticky Wild is added and all previous ones remain. By the final spin, the grid can carry a meaningful cluster of permanent Wilds, and those that land on high-value symbol positions compound across the remaining spins. Again, Bonus symbols are absent so there’s no retrigger. The feature builds progressively — the last two or three spins are typically where the majority of the payout lands.
Is Bloodshot Worth Playing?
Pros:
- Two genuinely different free spins modes give the game real variety — they play quite differently and suit different risk preferences.
- The Wild Nanites random feature keeps base-game spins interesting; you’re never just waiting passively for a bonus trigger.
- 40 paylines on a 5×4 grid means Wilds have a lot of ways to complete combinations.
- Sharp comic-book theme with a distinctive visual identity — not a generic reskin.
- Fully mobile-compatible with no loss of quality.
Cons:
- The 94.66% RTP is well below the industry average and that gap is meaningful over extended sessions.
- Maximum win potential is not published, which makes it hard to compare against other medium-high volatility pokies where that number matters.
- The bonus wheel gives you no control over which free spins mode you receive — if you’d rather have 7 spins than 3, you might not get what you want.
- Limited animations by current standards; the game feels its 2017 age in places.
- No retrigger on either free spins mode makes them feel brief, especially Wild Nanites Free Games at just 3 spins.
Bloodshot is a solid comic-book pokie with a feature set that genuinely differentiates it from generic Wild-heavy slots. The Wild Nanites base game mechanic is fun and keeps sessions from dragging. The RTP is the main issue — at 94.66%, casual players who are RTP-conscious should know they’re accepting a meaningful house edge above what most modern slots offer. If the Bloodshot theme appeals or you enjoy Wild-heavy mechanics with some randomness baked in, it’s worth a demo run. For players primarily chasing RTP efficiency, there are better options.
Responsible Gambling
Bloodshot uses a certified random number generator (RNG). Every spin is independent — past results have no influence on future outcomes, and no strategy can predict or change what lands. Set a budget before you start and stick to it. If gambling is causing stress or financial pressure, contact your local responsible gambling support service for free, confidential help.