Introduction to Beware of Bear
Beware of Bear is a casino slot from Thunderkick that takes us on a fun hike up the mountains with our fellow scouts. However, not every trip through nature is all sunshine and rainbows, and Thunderkick has set up camp and the playing grid, unknowingly next to a sleeping bear, who will only wake up to the sweet smell of honey, which we seem to have an abundance of. While at first glance, Beware of Bear seems like a rather tranquil title, it can quickly get out of control thanks to its core feature, the Wild Swipes, where the bear terrorizes our camp and playing grid, leaving behind a wake of destruction of Wild Reels with Multipliers and Respins. While it’s definitely not the most complex or innovative gameplay loop, Beware of Bear is a fun slot experience thanks to its volatility and theme, which Thunderkick usually delivers well. So, join us as we spend the night up in the mountains, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, with an aggravated, yet helpful, bear that can set us up for the max win of 10,000X the bet.
Thunderkick delivers on a simple, yet charming theme and setting, alongside a Multiplier Wild Reel-centric gameplay loop.
Theme, Gameplay, & Payouts
Beware of Bear is a video slot from Thunderkick with 6 Reels, 4 Rows, and 20 paylines. You can choose between making a Min.bet of 0.1 and a Max.bet of 100. Unboxing Oblivion comes with a low RTP of 94.29%, a hit frequency of 25.31%, high volatility, and a solid max win of 10,000X the bet. However, take note that the game comes in multiple versions with a lower RTP of 92.29%
As mentioned in the introduction, Beware of Bear is set deep within the wilderness, where a group of scouts has set up camp for the night. From here, we have a backdrop of a small lake and tall trees with a colorful yet dark, ambient feel. Paired with this is an enjoyable banjo soundtrack and an inconspicuous bush next to the playing grid, which, suspiciously, seems to be snoring. You can play the game on most mobiles, desktops, and notepads.
You create wins by landing 3 or more of the same symbols in adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost reel, thus creating a payline. The lower-paying symbols are various camping items such as matchsticks, an axe, a can of tuna, a flashlight, a dead phone, and a compass. Creating a win with 6 of the same symbols will pay out 1.5X to 2X the bet. The higher-paying symbols include more items as well as the campers, ranging from a radio, a camera, a backpack, the boy scout, and the girl scout. Landing a win with 6 of the same symbols pays out 4X to 10X the bet. The Special Symbols include Wilds, Scatters, and Beehives, which we cover in more detail in the next section.
Special Features & Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot Beware of Bear?
You can win up to 10,000X the bet.
What features are available in the slot Beware of Bear?
The features are Wild Symbols, Wild Swipes, Free Spins, Ante Bet (Bet+), and Feature Buy.
Wild Symbols
Wild Symbols help form winning combinations by being able to substitute for all symbols except Scatter Symbols.
Wild Swipes
By landing a Beehive Symbol, you will trigger the Wild Swipes feature, letting the bear strike its claws into the reels to create a Wild Reel and award a Respin. If this Respin doesn’t hit a winning combination, another Respin is awarded with another Wild Swipe, either creating a new Wild Reel or increasing the Multipliers on an already existing reel. These Respins continue until a win has been hit.
Free Spins
By landing 3 Scatter Symbols, you will be awarded the Free Spins feature with 10 spins. During the bonus game, you get a new progressive Anger Meter, which increases with each Wild Swipe, awarding +3 spins after every 4th Wild Swipe, as well as increasing the Multipliers that each Swipe can award.
Ante Bet (Bet+)
By turning on any of the Ante Bet options, you increase your chances of being awarded bonuses for a price increase to your current bet.
1.4X = Triggers the Bonus Boost, making each spin 2 times more likely to trigger a bonus game.
2.4X = Triggers the Bonus Boost Plus, making each spin 5 times more likely to trigger a bonus game.
4.2X = Triggers the Bonus Boost Ultra, making each spin 10 times more likely to trigger a bonus game.
15X = Awards the Poke The Bear bonus, guaranteeing at least 1 Beehive Symbol lands, which will trigger the Wild Swipes bonus.
Feature Buy
Through the Feature Buy, you can instantly trigger the bonus game for a price based on the current bet.
100X = Awards the Free Spins bonus game.
Final Thoughts on Beware of Bear
Thunderkick has delivered many enjoyable slot experiences thanks to their dedication to themes, settings, visuals, and graphics. While not all of their titles are instant hits, they can still offer plenty of fun spins, with examples such as Shark Park, Hot Potato Battleground, and Milk The Cow. Beware of Bear is one such case, where, while its features aren’t the most impressive, its fun cartoony presentation and balance between tranquil camping vibes and chaotic Wild Reel spins make it feel fun to play. However, at a few costs, as the game is quite straightforward and its rather low RTP of 94.29% can quickly turn away players.
When it comes to gameplay, it’s all about landing Beehive Symbols and triggering the Wild Swipe feature, as there’s no other feature that really impacts the game, which feels like Thunderkick put all their eggs into a single basket. But don’t get us wrong, the Wild Swipes feature is great in its own way, as it does come with some depth. This is where the balance that we spoke of comes in, as while landing a single Wild Reel is okay for the occasional hit, what you’re really looking for is to narrowly dodge wins while the Respins stack up bonuses for a potentially huge payout. Coupled with this, we have the Anger Meter in the Free Spins feature, and it can at times seem a bit underwhelming, but with a few lucky swipes, you can quickly see how fast the upgraded Multipliers can stack up. All in all, Beware of Bear simple spins isn’t as straightforward as they might seem at a glance, but it gets bottlenecked by the game’s lower RTP and lack of other features to spice up the spins. But even so, it’s an enjoyable way to experience the chaos of nature and its inhabitants.
Beware of Bear is a slot release from Thunderkick that turns a casual camping trip into a volatile fight for survival thanks to its Wild Swipes feature.
