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Shivering Strings card on Mottle Fen
Kiwi players can open the session page for Shivering Strings pokie apart from this catalogue.
On Mottle Fen, Kiwi players get Shivering Strings as the Habanero pokie, with high volatility and a published RTP of 97.89%. Play continues at Here2Win Casino and the stake is in NZ$. The RTP is the long sample, not the result of a session that starts in Wellington.
What this pokie is
Mottle Fen writes the Shivering Strings entry for this host. Habanero made it. Here2Win Casino is where it is played. The stake shows as NZ$.
The answer at the top of the page is the same fact as the list underneath: Shivering Strings, Habanero, New Zealand, Here2Win Casino. A snippet should not promise more than the card.
Mottle Fen keeps the New Zealand page for Shivering Strings on its own host. Kiwi players get pokie, NZ$ and POLi named in this copy, in this order. The play button still ends at Here2Win Casino.
Aztlan's Gold is on the Habanero list with Before Time Runs Out.
Studio
Habanero is the studio on the card. 203 of their pokies are in this New Zealand catalogue. The provider page lists them.
Shivering Strings technical specs, Habanero RNG audit & myth-busting rules
Shivering Strings is engineered by Habanero on a 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid (Standard studio payline / ways structure) architecture with independent RNG certification from iTech Labs, BMM Testlabs under MGA, ONJN, Spelinspektionen, ADM, DGOJ regulatory frameworks.
Habanero (Habanero Systems B.V.) is an iGaming studio founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sliema, Malta. Its random number generators (RNG) and math sheets are audited by iTech Labs, BMM Testlabs and certified across MGA, ONJN, Spelinspektionen, ADM, DGOJ. Studio RTP policy: Configurable RTP tiers (up to 96.70%–97.90% on high setting).
In the Mottle Fen catalogue, Habanero accounts for 203 pokies, playable at Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au). Across the 185 titles with a published return, the studio averages 96.49% RTP (spanning 93.51% to 98.32%, with 107 pokies at 96.5% or above). Signature studio mechanics include Jackpot Race, Split Symbols, Guaranteed Feature Triggers, Chest Multipliers.
Bonus Buy: Bonus Buy (Feature Buy) allows direct entry into the main bonus round for a fixed multiple of the base stake where permitted by jurisdiction.
At Here2Win Casino
Here2Win Casino is the casino named on this card. 203 other Habanero pokies are grouped with Shivering Strings, and they are played at Here2Win Casino.
This card is filed under Video Slots, as is 10 Clover Fire.
Published figures & technical specs
- Studio
- Habanero (203 in this catalogue)
- Published RTP
- 97.89%
- RTP band
- 96.5% and above
- Volatility
- high
- Features
- Bonus Buy, Bonus Rounds and In Game Jackpot
- House edge
- 2.11%
- Vs studio avg RTP
- +1.40% vs 96.49% avg (#11/185)
- Reel grid
- 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid
- Pay structure
- Standard studio payline / ways structure
- RNG testing labs
- iTech Labs, BMM Testlabs
- Studio licences
- MGA, ONJN, Spelinspektionen, ADM, DGOJ
- Platform
- HTML5 (Desktop, iOS & Android)
- Play at
- Here2Win Casino
- Stake
- NZ$
- Card updated
- 2026-11-04
The high volatility list is the shelf for a high pace rank, and this card has one.
Shivering Strings RTP (97.89%), house edge & 500-spin session math
Shivering Strings by Habanero returns a published 97.89% RTP (2.11% house edge) across a 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout and calls for a 250x–350x bankroll buffer in NZ$ at Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au).
This Habanero release stands at +1.40 percentage points against the 96.49% studio average across 185 RTP-published titles (rank #11 of 185). The high-volatility pokie lands a winning combination roughly once every 2.5 spins (39.2% hit frequency). Its 97.89% math model requires a 250x–350x unit-stake buffer to absorb standard variance swings. Players launch Shivering Strings in NZ$ at Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au) with full HTML5 desktop and mobile parity.
| Session volume & entity | Total turnover | Theoretical return | House margin | Est. winning spins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 spins on Shivering Strings (NZ$1/spin @ 97.89% RTP) | NZ$100 | NZ$97.89 | NZ$2.11 | ~39 (39.2%) |
| 250 spins on Shivering Strings (NZ$1/spin @ 97.89% RTP) | NZ$250 | NZ$244.72 | NZ$5.27 | ~98 (39.2%) |
| 500 spins on Shivering Strings (NZ$1/spin @ 97.89% RTP) | NZ$500 | NZ$489.45 | NZ$10.55 | ~196 (39.2%) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Habanero is the studio on the card.
- The button remains on mottlefen.org and hands the pokie to Here2Win Casino.
- Mottle Fen does not adjust 97.89%.
- The pace is marked high-volatility.
Cons
- The account is at Here2Win Casino.
- If Here2Win Casino has an offer, its terms are shown there.
- The page will not invent how often a spin returns something.
- high-volatility means the balance tends to jump.
Shivering Strings vs Habanero average & peer pokie comparison
Compared against direct studio and mechanic peers, Shivering Strings (97.89%) benchmarks directly against Daruma Impact (98.32%, Habanero) across its 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout at Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au).
| Title & spec anchor | Studio | Published RTP | Delta vs Shivering Strings | Volatility | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shivering Strings (this card) | Habanero | 97.89% | — | high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Daruma Impact 98.32% RTP very-high pokie · Highest RTP in Habanero vs Shivering Strings | Habanero | 98.32% | +0.43% | very-high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| MX Mania 98.04% RTP medium pokie · Lower-volatility studio alternative vs Shivering Strings | Habanero | 98.04% | +0.15% | medium | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| MoonStone 98.50% RTP medium-to-high pokie · Same mechanic (Bonus Buy) vs Shivering Strings | SmartSoft | 98.50% | +0.61% | medium-to-high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Magic Garden 10 98.90% RTP medium-to-high pokie · Same theme (Cardsymbols) vs Shivering Strings | SmartSoft | 98.90% | +1.01% | medium-to-high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
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More from Habanero
Who it suits
A high-volatility pokie moves an NZ$ stake in jumps. If that is more movement than you want, drop the stake or pick another title from the same studio.
How a session moves
Mottle Fen will not tell you the next outcome is due. Shivering Strings does not keep a score of how careful you were.
The long sample behind an RTP, when one is printed, is not one evening. A catalogue cannot close it for you.
Questions
Can Kiwi players open Shivering Strings at Here2Win Casino?
Yes, Shivering Strings is on this New Zealand list. The session is not hosted on mottlefen.org.
What RTP does Shivering Strings publish?
Mottle Fen repeats 97.89% and does not round it to look tidier.
How bumpy is Shivering Strings?
high-volatility. A high-volatility pokie moves an NZ$ stake in jumps. If that is more movement than you want, drop the stake or pick another title.
Who built this pokie?
Habanero. Other Habanero pokies for New Zealand are grouped on the provider page.
Does this site take POLi?
Deposit at Here2Win Casino after the button. POLi can be offered there. Mottle Fen only names it so the page is clearly the New Zealand catalogue.
Can Kiwi players open Shivering Strings on a phone?
Yes. The button on mottlefen.org is the same on a phone. Here2Win Casino loads the pokie, and the stake is in NZ$.
Is the stake in NZ$?
You set the NZ$ stake after the handoff. mottlefen.org never holds it.
Is there a demo of Shivering Strings on Mottle Fen?
The card is for reading. The session is not hosted on mottlefen.org.
Why is Shivering Strings not scored?
Shivering Strings is not placed above or below the rest of the New Zealand list.
Can Shivering Strings be due to pay?
No. Shivering Strings does not keep your last evening, in Wellington or anywhere else. The RTP, when printed, is a long sample, not the next spin.
Who is Shivering Strings for?
Adults, 18+. Mottle Fen is a New Zealand catalogue. Gambling can harm, and the page is not a promise of winnings.
What happens when I press play on Shivering Strings?
mottlefen.org takes the click and Here2Win Casino opens the pokie. The partner address stays off the article.
How many Habanero pokies are on this site?
203. They are grouped on the provider page. Shivering Strings is a single title in that group, played at Here2Win Casino.
Does Wellington change the pokie?
No. The same Shivering Strings card applies across New Zealand. City is not a reel setting. NZ$ and POLi are the local pieces, and both are settled at Here2Win Casino.
Is a bonus amount listed for Shivering Strings?
No amount is printed here. A welcome offer, if Here2Win Casino has one, is shown in the account with its own terms. Mottle Fen will not guess the numbers.
Is Shivering Strings a pub pokie?
No. It is an online pokie from Habanero, opened at Here2Win Casino. The page does not describe a machine in a venue.
How do I finish a session?
Decide the NZ$ limit before the reels move, then stop when it is reached. Shivering Strings will not tap you on the shoulder.
Why list pros and cons for Shivering Strings?
So a Kiwi player can see the split. Published facts, such as the studio and any RTP, sit on one side. Gaps and limits sit on the other, including the fact that Mottle Fen is not the cashier.
What do I read first on Shivering Strings?
Yes. That short answer is the preview, and it should match the fact list: Habanero, and 97.89% only when you are on a card that has an RTP. Pros and cons come after, in plainer lines.
How do I open the right Shivering Strings?
This page is only Shivering Strings. The play button follows that name, not a shorter guess.
How many reels and paylines does Shivering Strings have?
A count of free spins and a bonus-buy price are also absent. Those numbers stay off the page.
Which feature labels are on Shivering Strings?
The labels are Bonus Buy, Bonus Rounds and In Game Jackpot. They are names only. This page does not add a bonus amount, a free-spin count, or a jackpot figure.
Stake and POLi
The NZ$ movement, POLi included, happens at Here2Win Casino. This page only names it.
The NZ$ stake is chosen in the game at Here2Win Casino. Reading Mottle Fen does not open a balance.
How to play Shivering Strings at Here2Win Casino: 7-step session protocol
- Check the verified Shivering Strings return (97.89%) and Habanero 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout on this Mottle Fen specification card.
- Size your NZ$ session bankroll at 250x–350x your base spin stake using the interactive 100/250/500-spin calculator above.
- Open Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au) and locate Shivering Strings using the Habanero studio filter or instant search bar.
- Launch Shivering Strings and open the in-game help sheet ("?" or "i" icon) to verify the active paytable, feature rules, and printed RTP.
- Select your unit spin stake in NZ$ (such as NZ$0.20–NZ$1.00) so your session balance comfortably covers 200 to 300 spins.
- Lock in a session timer and stop-loss limit at Here2Win Casino prior to spinning, keeping stake size flat through normal variance swings.
- Complete account KYC verification at Here2Win Casino early and use the same verified POLi rail for seamless NZ$ withdrawals.
Filed under
Categories Video Slots
Themes Cardsymbols Circus Halloween Horror
Features Bonus Buy Bonus Rounds In Game Jackpot
Playing this pokie
Search the lobby for Shivering Strings, the full title on this card. This page is only the Shivering Strings card.
The card does not publish a maximum win, a reel count, a payline count, a count of free spins, or a bonus-buy price. Mottle Fen leaves those fields empty.
Kiwi players play this pokie in the browser at Here2Win Casino, stake in NZ$. mottlefen.org does not host the reels.
Shivering Strings is tagged Bonus Buy, Bonus Rounds and In Game Jackpot. Those words are the only feature facts on the card.