9 Balls

About 9 Balls

9 Balls is a football-themed Hold the Jackpot slot from Wazdan, released to tie in with the 2026 summer tournament season. It follows the layout of the studio's long-running 9 series, such as 9 Coins and 9 Lions, with nine independent reels arranged in a 3x3 grid, each showing a single symbol.

Wazdan has added a new Penalty Kick feature to the usual formula, alongside Cash Infinity symbols that can carry over into the next bonus and a set of tournament-named jackpots. The top prize, the Champion Jackpot, is worth 2,500x the stake, which is also the maximum win at Midnite. Stakes at Midnite start from £0.10 per spin.

How to Play 9 Balls

Set your stake and spin the nine reels. Regular symbols pay when they line up on the 3x3 grid, with the exact pay structure shown in the in-game paytable. Three Bonus symbols landing across the middle row trigger the Hold the Jackpot bonus game.

In the bonus, Bonus symbols stay locked in place and you get three respins. The bonus plays out across all nine reels, with Collector, Mystery and Jackpot Mystery symbols adding extra value. Filling every position on the grid awards the Champion Jackpot. Players can also change the game's volatility setting in the menu before spinning.

9 Balls Features

• Hold the Jackpot: Triggered by three Bonus symbols across the middle row. Symbols lock in place during three respins, played across all nine reels.
• Cash Infinity: Cash Infinity symbols award 5x to 15x the stake and remain in place until the next bonus game, where they are carried in.
• Collector Symbols: In the bonus, Collector symbols add up the values of Cash and Cash Infinity symbols on the grid.
• Mystery and Jackpot Mystery Symbols: Mystery symbols turn into any symbol except Cash Infinity. Jackpot Mystery symbols turn into Quarter Final, Semi Final or Final jackpot symbols.
• Champion Jackpot: Filling the entire grid during the bonus game awards the Champion Jackpot of 2,500x the stake.
• Penalty Kick: A label can land on a random reel in the base game and count down for up to 15 spins. When the count reaches zero, the symbol that lands on that reel pays its prize.
• Volatility Levels: Players can switch the game's volatility setting in the menu, which changes how often and how large wins tend to be. RTP is unchanged.

9 Balls RTP, Volatility and Key Info

Before you spin, the figures worth knowing on 9 Balls:

• RTP: 94%
• Volatility: High (adjustable in the game menu)
• Reels / rows: Nine single-symbol reels in a 3x3 grid
• Win mechanic: Line wins on the 3x3 grid, plus Hold the Jackpot cash and jackpot prizes
• Max win: 2,500x stake
• Minimum stake at Midnite: £0.10
• Mobile: Available on iOS and Android
• Provider: Wazdan
• Release date: 9 June 2026

9 Balls Theme and Symbols

The game is set in a football stadium, with a tournament feel that nods to the summer's big international competition. Wazdan keeps the presentation simple, with one large symbol per reel so each position is easy to read.

Symbols include footballs, golden balls, camera views of the pitch and trophies. The special symbols are the Bonus symbols, Cash and Cash Infinity symbols, Collectors, Mystery and Jackpot Mystery symbols, and the Quarter Final, Semi Final and Final jackpot symbols that map onto the stages of a knockout tournament.

Games Like 9 Balls

• 9 Coins: The original 9 series slot, with the same nine-reel grid and Hold the Jackpot bonus.
• 9 Coins Grand Platinum Edition: A later 9 Coins version on the same core layout.
• 9 Lions: An Asian-themed entry in the series with the same one-symbol-per-reel format.

9 Balls FAQs

What is the RTP of 9 Balls?

The RTP of 9 Balls at Midnite is 94%.

Who developed 9 Balls?

Wazdan developed 9 Balls as part of its 9 series of Hold the Jackpot slots.

How do you win on 9 Balls?

Regular symbols pay when they line up on the 3x3 grid. Three Bonus symbols across the middle row trigger Hold the Jackpot, where locked cash and jackpot symbols pay out at the end of the respins.

Is 9 Balls a high volatility slot?

Yes, 9 Balls is rated High volatility.

What is the maximum win on 9 Balls?

The maximum win is 2,500x the stake, paid as the Champion Jackpot for filling the grid in the bonus game.

What is the Penalty Kick feature in 9 Balls?

A label can land on a random reel during the base game and count down for up to 15 spins. When it reaches zero, the symbol on that reel pays its prize.

Can I play 9 Balls on mobile?

Yes. The game runs on iOS and Android via the Midnite app or mobile browser.