Introduction to Frankenstein's Fortune
Frankenstein's Fortune is a casino slot from Blueprint Gaming featuring a fantasy character created over 200 years ago. Frankenstein’s monster was introduced in Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein, and remains one of literature’s most enduring figures. The creature is tragic, intelligent, and emotionally complex, which is far from the mindless brute often depicted in popular culture. Created from assembled body parts and brought to life through science, he represents humanity’s fear and fascination with the limits of scientific ambition.
In this release, Frankenstein looks like a green teenage boy with bolts in his head. He’s the game’s Collect Symbol and grabs all cash prizes on the reels whenever he shows up. Let’s have a look at what more the game has to offer.
If you want a closer look at Frankenstein’s Fortune, you can play the free demo at the top of this review.
Theme, Gameplay, and Payouts
Frankenstein's Fortune is a video slot from Blueprint Gaming featuring 5 reels with 3 rows and 10 paylines. The Min.bet is 0.1, and the Max.bet is 100. The game’s default RTP clocks in at 95%, but there are two other versions too, with RTPs of 93% and 92%. Frankenstein’s Fortune has mid-high volatility and a max win of 2,500x the bet.
The slot has colorful, scary graphics, but the cartoonish style makes the total impression less intimidating. The game has a blurry background with what seems to be test tubes and green slime. The five reels take a grand part of the screen, and a copper-colored tube runs as a frame around them. On top of the reels is a display of the four jackpot prizes, and some scary music plays as you spin the reels. To make a win, you need to land 3 or more matching symbols on one of the paylines going left to right. All wins must start on the first reel to the left, and you can play the game on mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers.
The lower-paying symbols in Frankenstein's Fortune are J, Q, K, and A. They pay between 5x and 7.5x the bet for wins of 5 symbols. The higher-paying symbols are hands, microscopes, machines, and women. These symbols will give you between 10x and 100x the bet for a win containing 5 symbols. The Wild Symbol substitutes all symbols except the Bonus Scatter, Collect, Cash, and Jackpot Symbols.
Special Features & Slot Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot Frankenstein's Fortune?
You can win up to 2,500x the bet.
What features are available in the slot Frankenstein's Fortune?
The features are Wild Symbol, Frankie Time, Collect Feature, Bonus Feature, and Express Bet.
Wild Symbol
The wild symbol can replace all symbols except the bonus scatter, collect, standard cash prize, and jackpot prize symbols. The Wild can appear everywhere except on the first reel.
Frankie Time
Special reel modifiers can randomly be triggered on any spin. Cash reels can upgrade reels so they only show cash prize symbols while spinning. Bonus boost adds extra coloured bonus scatter symbols to the reels, and the Wild add modifier upgrades random symbols into wild symbols. Finally, the Lose to win modifier removes symbols from the reels and replaces them with new ones.
Collect Feature
The collect symbol is active on reel 1, while cash prize and jackpot prize symbols appear on reels 2-5. The collect feature is triggered when a collect symbol lands together with any cash prize or jackpot prize symbol during a spin. The collect symbol gathers all visible cash values. If “It’s Alive!” appears above the reels, the collect symbol expands and applies a multiplier of up to x5.
Bonus Feature
Colored bonus scatter symbols in red, green, and blue can appear on every spin. Landing a bonus scatter symbol fills the matching jar to the left of the reels, while landing a multi-coloured bonus scatter fills multiple jars at once.
One of the bonus features can randomly trigger every time a bonus scatter appears. Filling five jars of the same colour guarantees the related bonus feature. Each bonus is played separately. The red jar awards Frankie spins, the blue jar awards cash spins, and the green jar awards the cash trail.
Cash Spins
The Cash Spins feature starts with 10 spins, and the collect symbol always expands and applies a multiplier of up to x5 whenever it appears. When the collect symbol lands and expands, it applies a random multiplier to any visible cash prize symbols before collecting their values. Landing the triggering bonus scatter symbol can award up to 3 extra spins. Landing other bonus scatter symbols gives a chance to trigger another bonus round. The bonus ends when all spins are used.
Cash Trail
You start this feature on a trail that is divided into two stages. Stage 1 is a multiplier trail, and stage 2 is a big money area.
Stage 1 allows the player to spin a wheel that moves them along the multiplier trail. Advance reveals a number from 1 to 5 and moves the player forward on the trail. Coloured jar symbols, including red and blue jars, award the matching bonus round, which is played after the current bonus ends. Big money moves the player straight to the big money area, where rewards are multiplied by the base bet. Collect ends the bonus and awards the current multiplier. Reaching the end of the multiplier trail or landing big money takes you to stage 2.
At the second stage, you’re taken to a selection of cash values ranging from 50x to 1,000x, and one of the values is randomly chosen and paid. The bonus ends after the big money value is awarded, and any winnings from stage 1 do not carry over into stage 2.
Frankie Spins
The Frankie Spins starts with 5 spins on a 5x5 grid. A special collect symbol appears as a 2x2 symbol, and any active symbol that lands within the special collect symbol is awarded. On each spin, standard cash prize and jackpot prize symbols, coloured jars, and level-up symbols can appear. The red jar symbol awards 1 extra spin. Green, blue, or mixed jar symbols award their matching bonus after the current bonus ends.
Level up symbols increase the trail, giving the chance to award extra spins and expand the special collect symbol. If a level-up symbol lands outside the special collect symbol, it moves position and only collects the level-up symbol. The special collect symbol only moves after all collections are completed. Collecting enough level-up symbols increases the size of the special collect symbol and awards extra spins.
Collecting 5 level-up symbols awards 3 extra spins and increases the collect symbol size to 2x2. Collecting 4 level-up symbols awards 2 extra spins and increases the size to 3x3. Collecting 3 level-up symbols awards 1 extra spin and increases the size to 5x5. The bonus ends when all spins are used, and the player receives the total bonus winnings collected.
Express Bet
The express bet increases your chances of triggering the bonus game. It can be activated during the base game for an additional 0.5x of the base stake.
Final Thoughts on Frankenstein's Fortune
Frankenstein's Fortune tries to bring the famous monster back to life, but it seems like the developers haven’t fully charged the lightning machine. The game certainly has personality, especially with its bright, cartoonish take on the legendary creature. Instead of the usual scary lab experiment gone wrong, players are greeted by a slightly awkward teenage version of Frankenstein who seems more likely to ask for homework help than to chase villagers with torches. The visuals are fun, colourful, and easy on the eyes, and the playful style makes the game welcoming.
However, when it comes to gameplay, things feel a bit stitched together rather than perfectly assembled. The Collect mechanic and Frankie Time modifiers add some entertainment value, and the different bonus features sound exciting on paper. Unfortunately, they don’t always deliver the shocking thrills you might hope for. The max win of 2,500x the bet feels fairly modest compared to many modern slots, and the base RTP of 95% is a percentage point below the industry standard.
The slot still has its moments, especially if you enjoy collecting mechanics and don’t mind chasing features that may or may not fully pay off. It’s not a terrible experience, but it’s also unlikely to become a long-term favourite among players hunting big wins or groundbreaking mechanics. For other Frankenstein-inspired games, don’t miss Relax Gaming’s Horror Hotel or Big Time Gaming’s Castle of Terror 2.
Frankenstein's Fortune from Blueprint Gaming delivers charming cartoon visuals, but fails to keep the excitement going.
