Thief

Thief Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	NetEnt
Release Date	23 January 2013
Theme	Futuristic, Heist, Spy, High‑Tech
Layout	5×3
Paylines	25
Bet Range	0.25–125 (currency varies by operator)
Core Mechanics	Expanding wilds on reels 2‑4, Standard free spins, Adrenaline free spins with diamond symbol
Software	NetEnt
Technology	Flash originally; some operators support mobile via emulation

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Blue screen, Green laser tool, Pink watch, Yellow tool	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Headgear, Diamond (free spins only)	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Thief expanding wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Blue scatter, Adrenaline scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Thief Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Expanding Wilds	Thief wild lands on reels 2‑4 as part of a winning combination		Wild expands to cover entire reel and substitutes for other symbols
Standard Free Spins	Three blue or mixed scatters on reels 3‑5	10 free spins	Free spins with standard symbol set	Can retrigger with three blue scatters during free spins
Adrenaline Free Spins	Three adrenaline scatters on reels 3‑5	10 free spins	Free spins with only high‑value tools, adrenaline scatter and diamond symbol	Diamond symbol pays up to 5000× coin bet

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many paylines does Thief have?	Thief has 25 fixed paylines active on every spin.
What is the RTP of Thief?	The RTP is 96.7%.
What triggers the adrenaline free spins?	Landing three adrenaline scatters on reels 3‑5 triggers adrenaline free spins.
What does the diamond symbol do?	The diamond appears only during adrenaline free spins and pays up to 5000× the coin bet for five of a kind.
Where do expanding wilds appear?	The thief wild appears on reels 2, 3 and 4 and expands to cover the reel when part of a win.
Can free spins be retriggered?	Yes. Standard free spins can be retriggered by landing three blue scatters during the free spins round.
What is the volatility of the game?	The volatility is medium.
What is the maximum bet?	The maximum bet is 125 in currency units depending on operator.

Thief Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses