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High RTPs. Polished Mechanics. Est. 2011.

Quickspin was founded by three former NetEnt executives who wanted to build fewer games and build them better. Acquired by Playtech in 2016, their 4-title SlotVault selection represents a studio that sets a high bar on return-to-player figures.

97.3% RTP: Big Bad Wolf AGCO Ontario Licensed Playtech Group Studio 4 Games on SlotVault

Games on SlotVault

Founded

2011

Headquarters

Stockholm, Sweden

Avg RTP

96.5%

Peak RTP

97.3%

Acquired

2016 by Playtech

About Quickspin

Quickspin was founded in Stockholm in 2011 by three executives who had previously led game development at NetEnt: Daniel Lindberg, Joachim Timmermans, and Mats Westerlund. Their founding thesis was that the market for online slots was bifurcating: a high-volume segment where studios competed on quantity, and a premium segment where players were prepared to select games based on verified RTP figures and mechanical quality. Quickspin was built for the latter. From their first releases, they set RTP floors that competitors with larger libraries could not match consistently.

Big Bad Wolf (2013) is the studio's defining title and one of the highest-certified-RTP slots in any regulated library at 97.3%. The Three Little Pigs theme conceals a swinging wild mechanic where wolf wilds move across the reels on successive spins, accumulating toward a free spins trigger. The bonus round features a Pigs Might Fly mechanic where stacked wild symbols pay across multiple positions simultaneously. Sakura Fortune (2016) operates on different territory: a Japanese feudal theme with a Respin mechanic and above-average free spins hit frequency.

Quickspin was acquired by Playtech in 2016 for approximately GBP 50 million, integrating their first-party catalogue into Playtech's IMS distribution network without materially altering their development approach. The studio continues to operate from Stockholm and publish under the Quickspin brand. Their Ontario AGCO supplier licence covers the four SlotVault titles. For Ontario players who select games primarily on RTP grounds, Quickspin occupies the same positioning as Thunderkick: a smaller library, individually exceptional titles, and a studio ethos that treats return-to-player transparency as a competitive differentiator.

Quickspin Signature Mechanics

RTP Transparency as Brand Position

Quickspin was among the first studios to use above-market RTP figures as a primary marketing claim. Big Bad Wolf's 97.3% figure appeared in promotional materials from launch, targeting the segment of the player base that researches return figures before depositing. Quickspin built the template that Thunderkick and several independent Swedish studios subsequently adopted.

Big Bad Wolf's Swinging Wilds

The mechanic at the centre of Big Bad Wolf is simple and original: wolf wild symbols swing across the reels on successive spins, moving one position per spin until they exit the grid. Multiple wolves can be active simultaneously, creating a predictable wild coverage trajectory that gives players partial information about the next spin's likely configuration.

Playtech Platform, Independent Direction

Quickspin's Playtech acquisition gave them access to one of the largest operator distribution networks in the industry while preserving their development independence. Playtech's infrastructure handles compliance and distribution; Quickspin's Stockholm team handles creative output.

Top Quickspin Games on SlotVault

Big Bad Wolf Megaways

Quickspin Volatility Profile

Low

25%

Medium

50%

High

25%

Quickspin's SlotVault library is split across volatility bands, with 50% medium, 25% low, and 25% high volatility titles. Big Bad Wolf and Sakura Fortune anchor the medium segment at the highest RTPs. Ticket to the Stars and Troll Hunters 2 represent the studio's high-variance range, with RTPs still above the SlotVault library average.

Awards and Recognition

Year	Award	Event
2019	Mobile Product of the Year	EGR Operator Awards
2018	Casino Software Provider	Gambling Insider Awards
2016	Best Game: Big Bad Wolf	AskGamblers Awards
2015	Rising Star: Slot Provider	EGR B2B Awards
2014	Game of the Year: Big Bad Wolf	Casinomeister Awards

Quickspin in Ontario

Quickspin titles are available across AGCO-licensed Ontario casino platforms. Big Bad Wolf, Sakura Fortune, Ticket to the Stars, and Troll Hunters 2 are all accessible to Ontario players aged 19 and over. Verified RTP figures for all titles are displayed on SlotVault game pages. All titles comply with AGCO responsible gambling requirements.

Responsible Gambling

Quickspin, as part of the Playtech Group, complies with responsible gambling requirements across all regulated jurisdictions including Ontario. All titles include mandatory session time display, deposit limit prompts, and reality check notifications. Playtech's RG tools are integrated across all Quickspin titles. Ontario players can access self-exclusion tools at any AGCO-licensed operator or contact ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTP of Big Bad Wolf?

Big Bad Wolf has a certified RTP of 97.3%, the second-highest of any slot on SlotVault after Evolution's Cash or Crash. The game is medium volatility with a max win of 1,600x. The high return comes from the swinging wild mechanic's natural win frequency and the Pigs Might Fly stacked wild bonus.

How do the swinging wilds in Big Bad Wolf work?

Wolf wild symbols move one position to the left on each successive spin after they land. Multiple wolves can be active on the reels simultaneously, each on their own trajectory. When a wolf's movement brings it to a position on a payline with matching symbols, it substitutes as a wild for that spin. Players can track where each active wolf will be on the next spin.

Are Quickspin slots available in Ontario?

Yes. Quickspin holds AGCO supplier approval and their full SlotVault catalogue is available on all AGCO-licensed Ontario platforms for players aged 19 and over.

Does Quickspin offer Bonus Buy?

Quickspin does not offer Bonus Buy on their main catalogue titles, consistent with their positioning as a studio focused on natural-play bonus triggers and high base-game RTP. This approach keeps effective return figures higher across the full session.

Who owns Quickspin?

Quickspin was founded in 2011 and acquired by Playtech in 2016. The studio continues to operate independently from Stockholm under the Quickspin brand, developing their own titles with Playtech providing distribution infrastructure. They are not the same studio as any other Playtech-owned developer.

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