Introduction to Steamin' Reels
Steamin' Reels is a casino slot from Reel Kingdom that takes us to a Western train track. The main character is the train conductor, or Station Master, as he’s called. He can show up in the Free Spins and add multipliers to cash wins. The Free Spins feature has train carts under the reels, where the Station Master and a Crossings Symbol can help you scoop up some nice cash prizes. Let's have a closer look at what’s going on in this Western town.
You can go on a ride with the train by playing the free demo of Steamin’ Reels at the top of this page.
Theme, Gameplay, and Payouts
Steamin' Reels is a video slot from Reel Kingdom featuring 5 reels, 3 rows, and 10 paylines. The Min.bet is 0.02, and the Max.bet reaches 250. The game’s default RTP is 96.53%, but you may also encounter versions at 95.51% and 94.53%. Steamin’ Reels have very high volatility, and a max win capped at 5,000x the bet. The possibility of scoring the max win is 1 in 3,314,550 spins. With a hit frequency of 18.18%, you score wins on about 1 spin in 5.5, and the bonus game triggers 1 time in 122 spins.
The game’s five reels are set at a train track in the Wild West. To the right of them is a small train cart, looking like a horse carriage, and in the background are rugged mountains and white clouds that move quickly in the blue sky. The game’s logo sits atop the reels, and to the left are buttons to purchase the Free Spins feature and activate the Ante Bet. To make a win, you need to land at least 3 matching symbols in one of the paylines going left to right, starting on the first reel to the left. The game is available on mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers.
The lower-paying symbols in Steamin' Reels are 10, J, Q, K, and A. They pay between 5x and 25x the bet for a 5-of-a-kind win. The higher-paying symbols are cactus, boots, sheriff badges, and conductor hats. They will give you between 50x and 250x the bet if you land a win containing 5 symbols. The Wild Symbol substitutes all symbols except the Scatter, Station Master, and Crossing Symbols.
Special Features & Slot Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot Steamin' Reels?
You can win up to 5,000x the bet.
What features are available in the slot Steamin' Reels?
The features are Wild Symbol, Free Spins, and Feature Buy.
Wild Symbol
The Wild Symbol substitutes all regular-paying symbols in making winning combinations on paylines. It doesn’t substitute the Scatter, Station Master, or Crossing Symbols.
Free Spins
Landing 3, 4, or 5 Scatter symbols triggers 10, 15, or 20 Free Spins. The feature can also start randomly when no Scatter symbols appear, as a signalman may show up and turn three or more symbols into Scatters. In addition, if two Scatter symbols land on the reels, a third Scatter can randomly appear and trigger the Free Spins.
When the Free Spins feature begins, a train appears on the screen with three carriages, each holding a prize. These prizes can be a Golden Ticket or a money value between 5x and 500x the bet. Every time 3 Golden Tickets are collected, you’re awarded 10 extra free spins, and the total multiplier increases. The multiplier applies to all wins and becomes x2 on the second level, x5 on the third level, and x10 on the fourth level. After reaching the fourth level, the feature can no longer be retriggered.
Once the prizes are collected, the train moves forward and reveals 3 new prizes. You may also randomly land a Crossing symbol that may change into a Station Master symbol. When a Crossing symbol lands, all prizes shown on the carriages are collected and paid immediately. The Station Master symbol can carry a random multiplier of x2, x3, or x5, which applies to the current and the next set of carriage money values. When the Station Master symbol hits, the displayed carriage prizes are collected and paid.
Feature Buy
You can double the chances of triggering the Free Spins by doubling your standard bet, using the Ante Bet. It won’t change the symbols’ payouts. You can also pay 100x the bet for a spin that will guarantee to trigger the Free Spins with 3, 4, or 5 Scatter Symbols. For 500x the bet, you’re guaranteed a spin that lands at least 4 Scatter Symbols.
Final Thoughts on Steamin' Reels
If Steamin’ Reels were a real train ride, it would be one of those short tourist loops that promise adventure but mostly just goes in a circle, with barely anything to see on the way. The Western theme is fine, the conductor looks serious about his job, and the train carts do roll in with prizes now and then. But outside of the Free Spins feature, there’s not much happening on this track. Base game spins feel quiet, and wins tend to puff out like steam rather than explode into anything memorable.
The Free Spins feature is clearly where the developers put most of their effort, and to be fair, it does have its moments. The collecting prizes, rising multipliers, and surprise symbols can create some excitement. When things line up, it can for a moment feel like the train has finally picked up some speed. The problem is that everything else feels like filler while you wait for that ticket to board.
For other train-themed casino slots, you shouldn’t miss Quickspin’s Sticky Bandits Thunder Rail or Relax Gaming’s iconic Money Train 3.
Steamin' Reels from Reel Kingdom leans heavily on its Free Spins to keep things moving. It offers a brief thrill during the bonus but very little reason to stick around afterward.
