Stampeding Strike Slot Review
People can get swept up in the moment (quite literally) when attending concerts. There was an incident in Denmark when Pearl Jam was playing where the crowd surged toward the stage, resulting in 9 deaths.
The band later wrote a song entitled Love Boat Captain with the line “Lost nine friends we’ll never know” as a tribute to those unfortunate concertgoers.
There was also an incident at the Astroworld Festival in Texas in 2021, one in Ohio in 1979, and another in Morocco in 2009. But I’m not trying to be morbid and kill the vibe; my intention is to show that stampedes aren’t limited to the animal kingdom.
But now I’ve made myself morose so best I get into Stampeding Strike slot from 1x2 Gaming to lift my mood. 🦬
Gameplay
Bison stampedes – and it is bison, not buffalo – sure as Shinola isn’t a new theme. And 1x2 Gaming’s version looks very similar to the other slots in this genre.
Be that as it may, the grid layout – being a 5x4-reel setup – and the large symbols and controls make for an excellent mobile experience.
So, while the lack of innovation left me feeling a little flaccid, reading the stats put some lead back in my pencil.
Check it out: up to 60 paylines (during the Free Spins round), an RTPRTP stands for “Return to Player.” The RTP describes the total bet amount that a game returns to players over millions of spins, and that figure is represented by a percentage. Table games, such as Roulette, typically have higher RTPs than many slots.
RTP needs to be considered in conjunction with a game’s volatility rate. of 95.04%, a medium to high volatility rate, and a max win of €200,000. Nothing wrong with that!
When it comes to currency limitations, the ones that are off the cards are crypto and the Japanese yen. Everything else is good to go.
The high-paying symbols on Stampeding Strike slot are made up of bison, deer (I think? Or would these be antelope?), raccoons, wolves, eagles, and bears – the latter 3 are special Wilds.
Wilds replaces all non-special symbols and I’m going to talk about the different types in the Features section below.
Special Golden Nugget symbols come with a cash value that the Wilds can collect, and they can also be accumulated during the Hold & Win round. Special Strike Nuggets award cash prizes, too.
Features
STAMPEDE FEATURE:
This feature can be triggered randomly during the base game and when it does, reels 2 to 4 will expand. The expansion can be 2 reels at a time or even 3.
Expanded reels increase the paylines like this:
- 1 Expanded reel = 44 paylines
- 2 Expanded reels = 50 paylines
- 3 Expanded reels = 60 paylines
It’ll take 3, 4, or 5 Scatters to trigger this round and you’ll score 8, 12, or 20 spins respectively.
At the start of the feature, a Wild will be chosen and this will be active for the duration of the Free Spins. Also, reels 2 to 4 will expand, giving you 60 paylines as I mentioned earlier.
WILDS:
The Wilds that’ll be selected from are as follows: Wolf Wilds, Eagle Wilds, and Grizzly Wilds.
Wolf Wilds:
When these symbols land on the reels, they’ll expand to 3 symbols high. If a Wolf Wild expands over a Special Golden Nugget, it’ll collect and pay out the cash value.
Eagle Wilds:
Also expanding to 3 symbols in height, Eagle Wilds will award an extra spin if no win happens when they grow in size.
Grizzly Wilds:
This one gets a bit more complicated so bear with me (see what I did there?).
When 2 or more Grizzly Wilds land on the 3 middle reels, one of the Wilds will expand while the other(s) will flee; leaving a trail of Wilds in their wake.
Now, if those fleeing Wilds pass over a Nugget, the cash value will be collected and paid out. If a fleeing Wild passes over another Grizzly Wild, it’ll bolster that symbols multiplier by 1x.
The Hold & Win feature can be triggered during Free Spins and any Nugget symbols that land in the expanded part of reels 2 to 4 will be collected and their value paid out before the bonus round starts.
HOLD & WIN:
The Hold & Win feature kicks off when you land 6 of the following symbols in any combination: Special Golden Nuggets and Special Strike Nuggets. You’ll get 3 re-spins when the festivities start.
These special symbols will become sticky and any newly-landed ones will reset the respins counter to 3.
Filling all the positions on the reels will see the total win amount boosted by a 2x multiplier. If all the positions are filled and 5 Special Strike Nuggets are in view, the total win amount is bolstered by 5x.
BUY BONUS:
You can access the Buy Bonus when you click on the star icon at the top right-handed corner of the screen. You’ll be able to choose between the 3 animal Wilds (Wolf, Eagle, or Grizzly) and they all cost 100x your bet and come with an RTPRTP stands for “Return to Player.” The RTP describes the total bet amount that a game returns to players over millions of spins, and that figure is represented by a percentage. Table games, such as Roulette, typically have higher RTPs than many slots.
RTP needs to be considered in conjunction with a game’s volatility rate. of 95.38%.
The number of spins you’ll be awarded depends on how many Scatters you land.
Performance
Like a herd of rampaging bison running amok, Stampeding Strike slot decimated all the spins I threw at it.
Maximum Win
Thank you 1x2 Gaming for the impressive 10,000x max multiplier you’ve included in this game. It means your €20 bet (the most you can place) will bring in a top prize of €200,000.
If that’s too much to cough up, take comfort that you can place from as little as €0.20.
Conclusion
Not bad, I reckon. Not bad at all. I like what 1x2 Gaming has done here with the Hold & Win feature, the various Wilds, and the Free Spins feature. And they added a Buy Bonus into the game for good measure. That covers most of what you’ll want from a game.
I found that the Stampede feature triggered frequently, but the Free Spins round was super elusive. Your experience might differ, so bear (Ha! Again!) that in mind.
The cherry on top is the mobile experience, making this a well-rounded game I can happily recommend.
Slot Details
Software: 1x2 Gaming
Game Type: Video Slots
PaylinesPaylines are preset lines that run across the reels, and when you land matching symbols on them, that will result in a payout. The more paylines, the more ways you can win, but also the higher your bet per spin.: Up to 60
Reels: 5
RTPRTP stands for “Return to Player.” The RTP describes the total bet amount that a game returns to players over millions of spins, and that figure is represented by a percentage. Table games, such as Roulette, typically have higher RTPs than many slots.
RTP needs to be considered in conjunction with a game’s volatility rate.: 95.04%
Bonus Round: Yes
Progressive: No
Free Rounds: Free Spins
Max Win: €200,000
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