NetEnt is an iGaming provider that we no longer need to introduce. A benchmark in online casino games, the company is known for its numerous slot machines, including one titled Narcos!

Directly inspired by the world of Mexican cartels, this game caught the attention of the 8Fortuna experts. Our teams therefore wanted to take some time to study and analyse this slot machine, to offer you an analysis as comprehensive and detailed as possible.

Discover Narcos, the NetEnt slot machine

Launched in 2023, the Narcos slot machine was marketed by the provider NetEnt. It is directly inspired by the Netflix series about Mexican cartels. Moreover, cutscenes are integrated, making the gaming experience much more pleasant and immersive.

This slot operates on a grid set up in 5x3 format. In total, there are 243 pay lines available. Profitable, it allows you to win up to 1,506 times your stake. 

Granted, this figure is far from x10 or x20,000 multipliers offered by some casinos. Nevertheless, the potential winnings remain particularly interesting, especially because the variance of this game is quite average!

The symbols of the Narcos slot machine

We counted, in total, eight symbols on this slot machine. The premium symbols are represented by the agents of the American DEA, the anti-drug agency. These are agents Steve Murphy, Javier Peña, José Rodríguez Gacha and Connie Murphy.

Then there are “Medium” symbols. These are card symbols 10 - J - Q - K - A with representations of weapons or elements reminiscent of the cartels directly on them. The Wild symbol, finally, is a DEA badge, the American anti-drug agency.

Two other symbols exist: 

• Pablo Escobar, which is the “Locked Up” symbol

• The golden suitcase, which is the “Golden Locked Up” symbol

The bonus options on the Narcos slot machine

There are, on the Narcos slot machine, three bonus options. The Wild symbol is represented by a DEA badge. It replaces any game symbol and allows you to create specific combinations. If you get three, then the bonuses activate.

Drive By

The “Drive-By” feature is, in our eyes, the most interesting. It materialises by the appearance of a car in the game, which will stop. A cartel member will then shoot at the reels. All the hit reels can then transform into jokers.

Locked Up

This is a re-spin function, with 3 re-spins that you can only obtain thanks to the Locked Up symbols and Golden Locked Up. Each time such a symbol appears, you reset the number of re-spins, and it goes back up to 3.

If during these spins, it is Locked Up symbols that appear on the same row, you strengthen your multiplier. It can reach up to x10. This happens entirely randomly.

If the Locked Up symbol connects to a winning combination, then: 

• you multiply the entire winning group's symbols by x2 or x3. 

• the symbols that are part of a Golden Locked Up combination will benefit from a multiplier from x7 to x15.

Walking Wild

The Walking Wild bonus activates during the base game. The Wild symbols become sticky. This allows for the easier creation of new combinations and, consequently, generates larger multipliers.

Free spins

If you uncover 3 Scatters during a spin, you will receive 10 free spins. During these free spins, certain symbols can transform into Wild symbols. If the Walking Wild feature activates, you have numerous Wild symbols on the grid, thus generating more combinations.

How to play Narcos by NetEnt?

Narcos is a slot machine with classic operation. It all starts with the betting phase. Once your spin is paid, you can activate the wheel. Everything then functions automatically. Indeed, whether it is a bonus option, a win, or a loss, you will be quickly notified of what is going to happen.

This slot machine also has an option “Auto-Play”. This is quite interesting if you wish to automate your game and especially follow the strategy you have set for yourself, to the letter. Auto-Play allows you to restart the game automatically, as soon as it ends.

Volatility, RTP and possible payout

On Narcos, the NetEnt slot machine, the RTP (return to player rate) is 96.23%. This is a classic RTP for slot machines, even though it is, notably, in the high average. It is therefore a rather profitable game, allowing for significant returns.

As a reminder, the maximum win on Narcos by NetEnt is x1,506. For some players, this is too little. But it remains very interesting, especially since traditionally, the maximum multipliers, regardless of the slot machine, are particularly difficult to achieve.

Finally, Narcos is an accessible slot machine. Indeed, the spin starts at 0.2 euros, which is very low. The maximum amount, per spin, is 400 euros, resulting in a potential maximum win of nearly 602,000 euros.