Shaolin Master

The base game takes place on a 5x5 grid and is built on cluster payouts: a group of five or more identical symbols touching horizontally or vertically brings a win. After each win, the symbols disappear and new ones fall from above, triggering cascades and chains of additional wins.

During the main game, random modifiers from Shaolin masters can appear: this is the addition of Wilds, random multipliers for clusters, as well as "Shuffling" - shuffling symbols to increase the chance of a new win. Thanks to this, even "empty" spins often unexpectedly turn into winning ones.

The main bonus feature is Free Spins, which are activated when three or more Scatter symbols appear (usually an image of an amulet or a medallion). In the bonus game, masters appear more often, modifiers are activated on almost every spin: there are additional Wilds, and increased multipliers, and even "shock" series, when several effects can be triggered at once in one move. Some casinos have the option to buy a bonus (Bonus Buy) – this is the standard for Hacksaw, worth around 100x the bet. In the bonus, everything is built on catching a series of cascades and as many modifiers from masters as possible in one session.

The symbolism is Shaolin masters in different poses (top symbols), swords, sticks, amulets, scrolls, as well as letters and numbers in East Asiaal style familiar to slots. The most expensive clusters are with masters, the rest of the items often maintain balance and allow you to wait for the desired series. Wild symbols replace any standard elements, Scatter triggers the bonus. Modifiers can appear at any time, increasing the final winnings. It's especially cool when you manage to collect a large cluster of masters with a multiplier — this is the main chance for an upset.

The maximum win is x10,000 of the bet, which has already become the "calling card" of Hacksaw. To achieve this result, you need to catch a series of large clusters of top symbols with maximum multipliers and Wilds in the bonus, preferably with the participation of several masters in a row. In the regular game and bonus, most often the winnings are in the x80-x400 range, but there are also upsets above x1000 if modifiers are triggered in a row and cascades are successful.

The graphics are a bright anime with a lot of details: the masters move, "jump" onto the field, the background is lively, the animations are smooth and very stylish. The soundtrack is a mixture of traditional East-Asian-themed music with modern beats, perfectly maintaining the atmosphere. The effects of winnings and the appearance of masters are pleasing to the eye, but do not get boring even after a long session.

Shaolin Master is for those who love East-Asian-themed themes, but want a fresh look without clichés. Perfect for beginners, thanks to simple mechanics, and experienced players who love dynamics and surprises. Streamers will also "like" it - the slot looks spectacular and gives a lot of emotions due to modifiers.

The RTP of Shaolin Master is usually 96.29%, but as everywhere in Hacksaw, there are options below - be sure to check the current value in your casino. Volatility is high: both "deaf" streaks and sudden upsets are possible. I advise you to bet no more than 1-2% of your bankroll per spin to calmly survive unsuccessful streaks and catch a successful upset. It makes sense to buy a bonus only if you have a balance reserve.