Introduction to Transformers
Transformers is a casino slot from Wicked Games, which is full of protein, heavy weights, and a ton of features to keep you pumping that iron. This studio is relatively new on the scene, and one that we’ve taken some interest in, as we’ve seen a sudden surge of up-and-coming studios backed by veterans with a clear goal in mind. Transformers is one of those games that, at first glance, might be a coin toss between being a lightly featured and low-impact game that leans more into shock factor or being filled to the brim with features and mechanics that just make you want to continue to press that next spin button.
However, we do have to mention that the theme does try to provoke a bit of a shock factor, and it’s not like it’s the first time we’ve seen it in the industry, as the most famous provider that does this, Nolimit City, is a clear inspiration to the studio, as seen with games like Kenneth Must Die, Land of the Free, and more. But here in Transformers, its package of features can say a lot more than its theme, as there’s quite a lot of them, but we’ll try to break it down. Starting with the Juiced Cascades, this game is built on chaining wins and stacking up the Ultra Progressive Multipliers with the help of Wilds, Fluid Wilds, Mystery Symbols, and the Wicked Spin Symbols. On top of this, there’s the randomly triggered Mystery Spins and the Transcending Free Spins bonus game, all of which come together in a highly volatile game that has action on each spin, and can keep you engaged as you hunt down the max win of 5,050X the bet.
Lifting weights and hitting big wins is the name of the game, and here you’ll find no shortage of either. If you’re interested in checking out the game, be sure to try the Transformers demo for a few spins.
Theme, Gameplay & Payouts
Transformers is a video slot from Wicked Games with 5 Reels, 3 Rows, and 243 ways to win. You can choose between making a Min.bet of 0.1 and a Max.bet of 100. Transformers comes with a slightly-above-average RTP of 96.29% and a high volatility, where wins can land quite often, with the chances of hitting something big, and maybe even reaching the max win of 5,050X the bet.
The game’s story follows a chemically-enhanced weight lifter, and you find yourself in their gym, filled to the brim with various drugs and boosters, which are also found on the playing grid. As you spin, you’ll find a neon-wave synthetic soundtrack and the loud thrusts of iron being lifted. You can play the game on most desktops, notepads, and mobiles.
The lower-paying symbols are Q, T, B, G, and L. Creating a win with 5 of the same symbols pays out 0.15X to 0.25X the bet. The medium-paying symbols are pills, a banana, and shaving necessities. Creating a win with 5 of the same symbols pays out 0.6X the bet. The higher-paying symbols are a participation card, weights, and the weight lifter. Landing a win with 5 of the same symbols pays out 2X to 4X the bet. There are also a bunch of Special Symbols, including Wilds, Mystery, Wicked Spin, and Scatter Symbols, but more on those in the next section.
Special Features & Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot Transformers?
You can win up to 5,050X the bet.
What features are available in the slot Transformers?
The features are Wild Symbols, Fluid Wild Symbols, Mystery Symbols, Wicked Spin Symbol, Juiced Cascades, Ultra Progressive Multipliers, Mystery Spin, Transcending Free Spins, Feature Buy, and Ante Bet.
Wild Symbols
Wild Symbols help create winning combinations by being able to substitute for all symbols except Scatter Symbols. Can only appear on reels 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Fluid Wild Symbols
Fluid Wild Symbols work the same as normal Wild Symbols, but will land with a Multiplier Booster, with possible values ranging from 1 to 10 or MAX. The Boost value increases the Ultra Progressive Multiplier level, with the MAX value instantly setting the Multiplier to its maximum of 500X.
Mystery Symbols
Mystery Symbols will randomly land as you spin, and will reveal to be a random symbol. All Mystery Symbols will reveal the same symbol if there are multiple on screen.
Wicked Spin Symbols
Wicked Spin Symbols can only appear on reel 5, and they will reveal an Instant Win Multiplier ranging from 20X to 200X, which is added to any win on the current spin.
Juiced Cascades
Juiced Cascades activate after making any winning combination, removing all winning symbols from the reels, and allowing the remaining symbols to drop down. After this, Fluid Wild or Wilds can drop into empty positions and allow new symbols to fill in the rest of the empty positions.
Ultra Progressive Multipliers
The Ultra Progressive Multipliers work as a typical Win Multiplier and exist on all spins, starting at 1X and increasing up to 500X for each Cascade, and can also be increased through a Fluid Wild Symbol. The Win Multiplier is reset between spins, after a Cascade has ended.
Mystery Spin
Randomly on any spin, the Mystery Spin bonus can be triggered and will guarantee at least one Mystery Symbol to land on the reels. All Mystery Symbols will reveal the same Symbol.
Transcending Free Spins
By landing 3, 4, or 5 Scatter Symbols, you will be awarded the Free Spins feature with 8, 10, or 12 spins. During the bonus game, the Ultra Progressive Multipliers do not reset between spins, and you can retrigger the feature by landing 1 or more Scatter Symbols, being awarded +1 spin for each Scatter.
Feature Buy
There are 2 types of Feature Buys, which allow you to instantly enter the Free Spins bonus game for a price based on the current bet.
85X = Guarantees a spin with 3 Scatter Symbols, triggering the Free Spins bonus game.
300X = Guarantees a spin with 3 Scatter Symbols, triggering the Free Spins bonus game, and all Wild Symbols land with Multiplier Bonuses.
After buying the 85X Feature Buy, you are also given the Gamble option, where you can gamble for +3 additional spins. If you take it, you’ll be presented with two balloons, and if you guess right, you are awarded the extra spins, but if you guess wrong, the free spins are lost.
Ante Bet
By turning on the Ante Bet, you make each spin 2 times as likely to trigger the Free Spins feature, but at the cost of increasing your current bet by 1.5X.
Final Thoughts on Transformers
Wicked Games is a new studio that we’ve added to our list of keeping a close eye on, and Transformers is sound proof of that, as it delivers on a jam-packed experience of fun features and spins. The game's theme, while perhaps controversial to some, serves as a bit of a shock factor and is intentionally designed to do so. However, its visuals and great soundtrack tie it together nicely, making the game feel more like a weird experience than a shocking one. But, even while not thinking about that, as we’ve had many bizarre slot releases over the years, Transformers does come with an amazing lineup of features that we had a lot of fun with. So with that said, let us move over to discussing the gameplay.
Before talking about the features, we like to discuss stats, and it will go over quite quickly, as it’s nothing spectacular, rocking a slightly-above-average RTp of 96.29%, and a surprisingly low max win of 5,050X the bet. We say that not to be negative, but instead because we thought a game with this many features and bonuses would have a higher max win. But, this might be good news for max win hunters, as while the game has many features, it isn’t that complicated, and just about every feature is here to help with the same thing, chaining Cascades and building up big Multipliers. This is a common gameplay loop, with many games spicing it up with various other bonuses, and Transformers is no different. Be it from Wilds and Fluid Wilds, you have an easier way of landing wins and boosting your Multipliers, and while the Mystery Symbols don’t serve that as well, the Mystery Spin can lead to some big wins if there are enough symbols. Even the Cascade mechanic will add additional Wilds to help you on your hunt, and you might even land the lucrative Wicked Spin Symbol for an additional Instant Win Multiplier. All of this is even in the base game, and while the Free Spins don’t bring with it much more spice than keeping the Multipliers persistent between spins, that’s all it needs to do, as the rest of the features do the heavy lifting to help you have a good time and stack up wins. Now, we don’t think Transformers is a perfect game, but we did have a good time spinning away and utilising all of the game's bonuses it had on offer. If you want to get jacked as well, then be sure to give the Transformers demo a few reps.
Transformers is a slot built on Juiced Cascades and Ultra Progressive Multipliers, with even more bonuses on top to help you hit it big.
