Slot guide
Black Knight slot: the WMS classic and its expanding knight wild
A 2011 WMS medieval slot, now in the Light & Wonder catalogue, built around a knight wild that expands during free spins.
Black Knight is a medieval slot first released by WMS on 11 November 2011 and now part of the Light & Wonder catalogue. The Black Knight slot plays on five reels and three rows, with a knight wild, a shield scatter that awards 7 or 12 free spins, and a free spins round in which the wild expands on the middle reels. The headline RTP is 96%, though other sources tie lower and higher figures to the size of the stake.
Black Knight: spec sheet
From the provider's published game sheet.
- Provider
- Light & Wonder (originally WMS)
- RTP
- 96%
- Reels
- 5
- Rows
- 3
- Min bet
- £0.10
- Released
- 11 November 2011
Features
- Black Knight wild substitutes for all symbols except the shield scatter
- 3 or 4 scatters award 7 or 12 free spins; 5 scatters award 12 free spins plus a 500x bet prize
- In free spins the Black Knight wild expands on the middle reels
RTP can be set lower by some casinos; the game's own help screen shows the figure that applies. 18+ only.
Which Black Knight is this?
Several games share the name. This page covers the original WMS title. Black Knight II is a later sequel, and Mighty Black Knight is a Barcrest game; both have their own maths and features. Published sources also disagree on some basics of the original, including the number of paylines (10 in one UK listing, 30 in others), the top win and the volatility rating. For that reason none of those figures appears here. The paytable in the game at your casino is the reliable source for the version you see.
The knight wild and the shield scatter
The Black Knight himself is the wild symbol. He substitutes for every symbol except the shield, which is the scatter and the key to the bonus. In the base game the wild works as a straightforward substitute, so the interest builds towards the free spins rather than through extra modifiers on every spin.
Free spins: 7, 12, or 12 plus a 500x prize
The number of shields decides the round. Three scatters award 7 free spins and four award 12. Five scatters award 12 free spins and a prize of 500x the bet on top. During the free spins the Black Knight wild expands on the middle reels, covering the reel and taking part in more lines at once.
Black Knight RTP and the stake question
The spec card gives 96%. One UK database lists 94% when playing under £2 a spin, and another lists 97.75% with the Big Bet option. The figures appear to depend on the stake level and the mode chosen, which is why one title can carry several returns. In Great Britain the stake you can choose is limited by law: £5 per spin on online slots for adults, and £2 for players aged 18 to 24. A higher-stake mode may therefore not be available in the GB version, or may run at a different return. Check the help screen in the game for the figure that applies, and see the slot stake limits guide for how the caps work.
RTP is a long-run average and does not describe a single session. The RTP explained page covers what the number can and cannot tell you.
Black Knight demo and where the game is listed
An older WMS title like this one is not always easy to find in free-play form, and this site does not host it. Light & Wonder's website is the first place to check for an official preview. Some licensed casinos also carry a Black Knight demo, but a GB operator has to verify your age and identity before it lets you open any game, free versions included. The paid version starts at £0.10 a spin.
The casinos shown alongside this page list Light & Wonder, or the group under its former name, among their providers. That does not guarantee Black Knight itself is live, so search the lobby by name and check the tile says Black Knight rather than Black Knight II. More titles sit in the online slots section. 18+ only, and the responsible gambling page covers deposit limits, time-outs and help.
UK-licensed casinos, ranked by our score
Order = score out of 10. Every operator holds a Gambling Commission licence.
| # | Casino | Score | Welcome offer and significant terms | Payments | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place 1 |  Virgin GamesGamesys Operations Limited | Score: 8.3 out of 10, very good | 100 bonus spins on Game of Thrones after a £10 slots wager Significant terms Opt in; deposit and wager £10 on slots; 30-day expiry; 10p spins on Game of Thrones; no wagering on free-spin winnings; live casino wagering does not count |
| Visit Virgin Games (opens the operator site in a new tab)Read the review: Virgin Games |
| Place 2 |  Double Bubble BingoGamesys Operations Limited | Score: 8.2 out of 10, very good | Choice: £25 free bingo or 30 bonus spins on Double Bubble Cash Wall after a £10 deposit and £10 wager Significant terms Min £10 deposit and £10 wager; 30-day expiry from deposit; spins on Double Bubble Cash Wall at 1p x 10 lines; bingo ticket value based on £1 tickets; sports, bingo and live casino wagering do not count for spins |
| Visit Double Bubble Bingo (opens the operator site in a new tab)Read the review: Double Bubble Bingo |
| Place 3 |  Magical VegasRank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited | Score: 8.1 out of 10, very good | 100 bonus spins after a £10 deposit and £10 stake Significant terms Min deposit £10 and £10 stake; Paysafecard excluded; 10x wagering; max win £200; spins on The Goonies Quest for Treasure Jackpot King |
| Visit Magical Vegas (opens the operator site in a new tab)Read the review: Magical Vegas |
| Place 4 |  Amazon SlotsJumpman Gaming Limited | Score: 7.7 out of 10, good | Chance to win up to 500 bonus spins on Starburst Significant terms 18+, new players, £10 min fund; bonus spins winnings subject to 10x wagering; max bonus conversion equal to lifetime deposits up to £250; only bonus wagers count |
| Visit Amazon Slots (opens the operator site in a new tab)Read the review: Amazon Slots |
Ad We may earn a commission if you open an account through links on this page; it does not change our scores or the order of operators. How we score · Advertising disclosure
Questions readers ask
What do five shield scatters pay on Black Knight?
Five shields award 12 free spins plus a prize of 500x the bet. Three shields give 7 free spins and four give 12.
What does the wild do in Black Knight free spins?
The Black Knight wild expands on the middle reels during free spins. In the base game it substitutes for every symbol except the shield scatter.
How many paylines does Black Knight have?
Sources disagree, with 10 lines in one UK listing and 30 in others. Check the paytable of the version your casino offers.
Which other games share the Black Knight name?
Black Knight II is a separate sequel and Mighty Black Knight is a Barcrest title. This page covers only the 2011 WMS game, now with Light & Wonder.