Introduction to Ted Stuffed & Loaded
Ted Stuffed & Loaded is a casino slot from Blueprint Gaming with a loaded feature list. Blueprint Gaming continues its branded Ted series, following titles such as Ted Cash Lock and Ted Megaways. Once again, we enter the wild world of Ted, this time with a long and feature-heavy gameplay experience. The gameplay revolves around a familiar Progressive Collect mechanic combined with a 3 Pot mechanic, which can seem a little too complex for newcomers, but fans of Blueprint Gaming should feel right at home. Although we enjoy action-packed spins, the sheer number of features can feel like overkill, particularly when the game’s overall stats are fairly modest.
Theme, Gameplay, & Payouts
Ted Stuffed & Loaded is a video slot by Blueprint Gaming that features 5 reels, 4 rows, and 20 paylines. You can select bet sizes ranging from 0.1 to 100, with a default RTP of 94%, which is considered below industry average. However, operators can use 92% as well. This game has medium volatility and a hit frequency of 20%, offering potential wins of up to 10,000X your bet. On average, it takes 200 spins to activate the bonus game.
The game’s design is based on the movie series Ted, created by Seth MacFarlane. The 5x4 game grid is set inside Ted’s apartment, which features neon lights and a worn-in sofa. Above the reels, you’ll find a Progressive Trail containing different levels of Collect Symbols from the regular Collect to Psychedelic Dream. On the reel’s left side, you’ll find the Bonus Pots, which can be randomly triggered whenever the corresponding Scatter Symbol (Beer Bottles) lands in view. All other buttons, including the Spin and Bet Size, can be found below the reels. You can play Ted Stuffed & Loaded on all mobile devices, desktops, and notepads. You create a winning combination by landing 3 or more of the same symbol types on adjacent reels starting at the leftmost reel.
The lower-paying symbols are J, Q, K, and A. Landing 5 of the same symbol type pays 2.5X. The higher-paying symbols are a goose, a golden bong, a female, and the Ted logo. Landing 5 of the same symbol type pays between 5X and 25X.
The game’s Wild Symbol is a red symbol with the text “Wild” and can appear on all reels except the first. Ted is the Collect Symbol and can only land on reels 1 and 5, collecting all Cash Symbols in view, ranging from 0.5X to 15X the bet. It can also appear as one of the game’s Jackpots, awarding 20X, 50X, 200X, or 1,000X the bet, respectively. The game’s Scatter Symbols (beer bottles) can randomly trigger their corresponding Bonus Feature whenever they land in view. Let’s find out what kind of features this game has to offer.
Special Features & Slot Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot of Ted Stuffed & Loaded?
The max win is 10,000X the bet.
What features are available in the slot of Ted Stuffed & Loaded?
The features of this slot game are Wild Symbol, Thunder Buddies Modifiers, Cash Collect & Trail Unlock, Reel of Fortune Feature, Ted-O-Meter, Bonus Games, and Big Money Bonus.
Wild Symbol
The Wild Symbol substitutes all symbols except the Scatter, Collect, and Cash Symbols and helps you create winning combinations. It can only appear on reels 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Thunder Buddies Modifiers
This feature can be triggered at random after any spin. Ted will appear and award one of the following modifiers:
Collect Upgrade = Upgrade the Collect Symbol to another level on the collect win.
Lost to Win = After a losing spin, there is a chance the symbols in view will be removed and new symbols will cascade, guaranteeing a win.
Cash Collect & Trail Unlock
This feature is triggered by landing the Collect Symbol (Ted) on reel 1 and/or reel 5 along with any Cash Symbols in view. The Collect Symbol will expand to 1X4 and collect all Cash Symbols in view. The Cash Symbol can have values ranging from 0.5X to 15X the bet, or one of the game’s Jackpots. The Mini, Minor, Major, and Grand Jackpot award 20X, 50X, 200X, or 1,000X the bet, respectively.
Whenever the Collect feature has ended, and all cash values have been collected, a new Collect Symbol can be unlocked as you progress on the trail above the reels. All upgraded Collect Symbols remain active during the Base Game and Bonus Games.
The Trail consists of the following levels:
Remote Respin Collect = Requires 2 collected Collect Symbols. All Cash Symbols become sticky and stay in position while the reels respin. Any additional Cash Symbols are locked in position, triggering another respin until no new Cash Symbols appear.
Bear Me Collect = Requires 5 collected Collect Symbols. One reel will be filled with Cash Symbols, and all values will be accumulated.
Seeing Double Collect = Requires 8 collected Collect Symbols. Ted will upgrade all Cash Symbols in view. Each Cash Symbol will be upgraded to award a second cash value. When all Cash Symbols have been upgraded, all Cash Symbols in view will be accumulated.
Psychedelic Dream Collect = Requires 12 collected Collect Symbols. Each reel position will have a chance of upgrading into an additional Cash Symbol or boosting Cash Symbols in view.
Reel of Fortune = Requires 16 collected Collect Symbols. Unlocks the Reel of Fortune, which you can read more about later in the review.
Ted-O-Meter = Requires 20 collected Collect Symbols. Unlocks the Ted-O-Meter, which you can read more about later in the review.
Reel of Fortune Feature
This feature can be triggered whenever you’ve collected 16 Collect Symbols to the Trail above the reels. A Special Cash Symbol with the image of several Teds can be added to the reels. Landing this symbol type with any Collect Symbol will activate the Reel of Fortune for a random cash value.
When triggered, a reel will appear and spin to award a Cash Prize ranging from 5X to 1,000X the bet. Landing 1, 2, or 3 symbols will increase the prize and trigger another spin. Landing a PIP will end the feature and collect the prize shown.
Ted-O-Meter
This feature can be triggered whenever you’ve collected 20 Collect Symbols, activating a Beer Bar above the reels. When triggered, a Bubble Symbol can appear on the reels, and when it appears, it has a chance of increasing the Beer Bar and possibly triggering the Wheel of Mystery.
The Wheel of Mystery can award one of the following prizes:
Arrow = Advances to the next section.
Reel of Fortune = Triggers the Reel of Fortune.
Collect Win = Respin the reels with at least one Collect Symbol guaranteed.
Ted = Guarantees a Thunder Buddies modifier.
Cashpot = Awards one of the Jackpots at random.
Big Win = Respin the reels with a big win guaranteed.
Bear Bucks Bonus = Triggers the selected Bear Bucks Bonus.
Top Shelf Bonus = Triggers the selected Top Shelf Bonus.
Mellow Spins Bonus = Triggers the selected Mellow Spins Bonus.
Top Shelf + Bear Bucks Bonuses = Triggers the selected Top Shelf and Bear Bucks Bonuses.
Top Shelf + Mellow Spins Bonuses = Triggers the selected Top Shelf and Mellow Spins Bonuses.
Bear Bucks + Mellow Spins Bonuses = Triggers the selected Bear Bucks and Mellow Spins Bonuses.
Top Shelf + Bear Bucks + Mellow Spins Bonuses = Triggers all three selected bonuses.
Big Money Bonus = Triggers the Big Money Bonus.
Thunder Buddies Modifiers can be the following:
Bonus Boost = Adds extra Scatter symbols, increasing the chance of triggering the Bonus Game.
Symbol Add = Adds Cash Symbols and Collect Symbols, guaranteeing a Collect Win.
Symbol Upgrade = Upgrades random reel positions into Top and/or Wild symbols, guaranteeing a win.
Bonus Games
This feature can be triggered by landing 3 or more Scatter Symbols on the reels, awarding the respective Bonus Feature. Landing 1 or 2 Scatter Symbols can also randomly trigger the Bonus Game with the corresponding feature. Landing 4 or 5 Scatter Symbols also grants a payout of 20X or 100X the bet, respectively.
Each Scatter Symbol is connected to its corresponding Bonus Feature.
Red Scatter Symbol = Top Shelf Bonus Spins.
Green Scatter Symbol = Bear Bucks.
Blue Scatter Symbol =Mellow Spins.
Multiple bonuses can be triggered on the same spin and are played separately.
Top Shelf Bonus Spins
This Bonus Feature can be triggered by the Red Bonus Scatter, awarding 10 spins. During the bonus, Collect Symbols collect the value of any Cash Symbols on the reels.
An additional Scatter Symbol on the reels will activate the Prize Pyramid, starting at Level 1. Landing an enhancement position can award different outcomes from the Pyramid. Landing the Advance position moves the Prize Pyramid up one level and reveals a new outcome. Once an enhancement position is activated, it changes into an Advance position.
Bear Bucks
This Bonus Feature can be triggered by the Green Bonus Scatter, awarding 3 spins. You start the game with the standard 5x4 reel set, but it can expand to 5x7 during the bonus. Only blanks, Cash Symbols and Golden Ted Symbols can land during the feature. Landing a Cash Symbol resets the spin counter to 3.
Landing a Golden Ted Scatter awards one of six upgrades:
Extra Reel = Unlocks an extra reel row.
Boost = Boosts all Cash Symbol values by up to 5x.
Additional Cash Symbols = Adds up to 3 extra Cash Symbols.
Boost Every Spin = Boosts Cash Symbol values by up to 5X on every spin.
Collection = Collects all Cash Symbol values in view.
Bonus Game = Triggers the Big Money Bonus at the end of the bonus.
Mellow Spins
This Bonus Feature can be triggered by the Green Bonus Scatter, awarding 10 spins. Only blanks, Cash Symbols, Big Money Bonus symbols, and Special Scatter can land during the feature. Before each spin, random shapes move across the reels, and when one shape lands, it creates a Mellow Zone. Symbols must land in a Mellow Zone to be collected, including the Cash Symbol, which is immediately paid out.
Landing a Big Money Bonus Symbol inside the Mellow Zone awards the Big Money Bonus at the end of the current bonus.
Special Scatter Symbols increase the minimum size of the Mellow Zone and award extra spins:
3 Special Scatter Symbols = +5 spins and a minimum of 8 positions.
6 Special Scatter Symbols = +5 spins and a minimum of 12 positions.
9 Special Scatter Symbols = +5 spins and a minimum of 16 positions.
12 Special Scatter Symbols = +5 spins and the maximum 20 positions.
Big Money Bonus
This feature can be awarded via any other Bonus Feature or the Ted-O-Meter, once it's unlocked. Once triggered, you must select from safes to reveal cash prizes. The feature ends when a “Collect” is selected, and you are awarded the total amount you’ve collected.
Final Thoughts on Ted Stuffed & Loaded
“Thunder buddies for life.” The first Ted movie was released in 2012 and was created by Seth MacFarlane. The story revolves around a living teddy bear, Ted, and his best friend John. As mentioned in the Introduction, this is another edition in Blueprint Gaming’s branded Ted series, featuring fun references to the movies that should appeal to fans of the wild teddy bear.
In terms of gameplay, it comes loaded with the studio’s signature Progressive Cash Collect mechanic, where you can unlock new Collect Symbols with boosted effects. However, this time, Blueprint Gaming has included three Bonus Games, each with its own mechanic and win potential. On top of that, we’re presented with Wheel of Fortune, Modifiers, and a Big Wheel Bonus feature, making this one of the most feature-heavy games we’ve reviewed in a while. If you enjoyed the previous Ted games and want to combine the franchise with the studio’s unlocking mechanics, it should work fine, even though stats such as the 94% RTP are well below the industry average. For us, it became too much, with the sheer number of mechanics making the gameplay feel unnecessarily complicated rather than enhancing the overall experience. If you want more from Blueprint Gaming, we recommend King Kong Cash Even Bigger Bananas.
Ted Stuffed & Loaded is an ambitious slot that’s packed with features, but ultimately feels more complicated than rewarding.
