This article explains Tanked slot RTP versions and Australian online gambling law compared to the provider's own data. Several figures circulating for Nolimit City's Tanked differ from those Nolimit City publishes, and a commonly repeated reel layout is actually for another game.
The basic facts are clear. Tanked is a Nolimit City slot featuring a battlefield theme. Its standard RTP is 96.04%. The maximum win is 25,000 times the bet. The grid begins at 6×6 and can expand to 9×9. Nolimit City offers a free demo on its website.
Where the published figures go wrong
Each entry below gives the typical claim, the figure from the provider and the probable reason for the confusion.
| Topic | Often claimed | Nolimit City says |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Low | Extreme |
| Highest RTP | 96.09% | 96.04% |
| Reel layout | Seven reels, 4-5-6-5-6-5-4 | 6×6 grid, expanding to 9×9 |
| Release date | 19 November 2024 | 3 December 2024 |
Volatility
A certain review lists Tanked as "Low" volatility within its summary section. That same review describes the game as extreme elsewhere and assigns a 10/10 volatility score. Nolimit City describes the maths model as Extreme.
This represents a contradiction within one review rather than a conflict with the provider. It's probable that a summary box was filled in wrongly or kept at a default setting. Other data from the provider backs the Extreme rating. The odds of achieving the maximum win are 1 in 30 million, and free spins occur on average once every 249 spins.
RTP versions
One RTP of 96.04% for Tanked is published on Nolimit City's page. A group of versions with a highest RTP of 96.09% is listed by some reviews. That peak number conflicts with the provider's figure, so use 96.04%.
The same lists also provide 94.06%, 92.04% and 84.05%. Nolimit City's page doesn't show these figures. The listing doesn't prove they are wrong, as low RTP builds of a slot can exist without appearing on a public game page. It does mean the provider can't confirm them. The 96.09% figure is most likely a transcription slip near 96.04%.
Reel layout
Tanked is occasionally attributed a seven-reel 4-5-6-5-6-5-4 layout. That specific reel layout is actually for Tanked 3: First Blood 2, a different sequel from Nolimit City that has its own page. The two games share a name, which explains the mix-up.
The original version is described by some reviews as having six reels in a 4x6x6x6x6x4 arrangement. Nolimit City describes a 6×6 play area that can grow to 9×9. These accounts refer to different parts of the same grid instead of contradicting each other regarding its initial and peak size.
Release date
A single review marks the first Tanked as 19 November 2024. According to Nolimit City's announcement, the game became available to partners on 3 December 2024. The page for the game shows early access exclusively from 26 November 2024 and the release date as 3 December 2024.
The provider offers no information supporting 19 November. It's plausible that a pre-release date or a preview was recorded as the launch, but the release date is 3 December 2024.
How the game plays
There are no paylines in Tanked. Instead, the xLoot system from Nolimit City is used:
- Four warlord characters travel across the grid.
- Symbols of a matching colour are gathered by each character to create a payout.
- Wilds are collectable by all characters.
- Any character can grab multipliers ranging from x2 to x1000, which are additive and affect every win.
The grid is expanded by explosions from the xBomb and Barrel Bomb. Paying symbols are deleted and the multiplier is increased by the xBomb. Tank Boosters, such as the Power Drill, Grenade, Rocket and Airstrike, can be collected by characters. Multipliers are built as the xNudge Wild descends the reels. Paying symbols are split and their value is doubled by the xSplit symbol.
God Mode is activated by landing the xGOD symbol, which can hit the 25,000x cap in one go.
Bonus rounds
- Carnage Spins: five spins are granted for three Bonus symbols. Kill counts and multipliers transfer from the base game.
- Carnage Royale: seven spins on a full 9×9 grid are granted for four Bonus symbols, and +5 is added to the transferred multiplier.
- Mayhem Spins: these activate if every character dies in a single explosion after losing their three lives. Every character resets to one life, the transferred multiplier gets +10, and the grid expands to 9×9. If this occurs during free spins, Mayhem Spins replace the remaining spins.
Nolimit City mentions a bonus mode, a feature buy-in, and an xBet booster that raises the chance of triggering features. No prices for these are provided on its page.
Stakes and the demo
Nolimit City states that bets can range from €0.20 to €100.00 for each spin. Some reviews mention $0.20 to $100, which is the same range expressed in another currency.
Nolimit City's own page hosts a free demo that doesn't require an account. One review site requires visitors to sign up to use its demo version. That requirement belongs to the site, not the game.
Tanked and Australian law
Section 15 of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth) prohibits the provision of online casino games to individuals physically located in Australia. This restriction applies to slots and online pokies like Tanked. Both offshore and Australian operators are covered by the ban, and advertising these services to people in Australia is also forbidden.
Australia does not licence any online casinos. Consequently, no RTP minimum and no Australian stake cap exist for online slots. Nolimit City's settings determine the 96.04% RTP and the €0.20 to €100.00 range, rather than Australian rules.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) requests the blocking of websites belonging to illegal offshore operators. The Act places offences on providers instead of players. Players should still be aware that no Australian licence or oversight supports an offshore site.
BetStop, which is the national self-exclusion register, applies to phone and online wagering that is licensed. It doesn't cover casino games. With a game this volatile, using the free demo is the way to learn the features, and you should keep any play within limits you've set beforehand.