The Wild Machine

In a regular game, The Wild Machine offers a classic 5x5 setup, but with one nuance - the reels look like a strange mixture of a circle and a square, which already adds to the feeling of "something wrong". Different symbols constantly flash on the screen, and sometimes after a regular spin, a random feature is turned on - Wonder Wheel. At this point, the middle of the field literally changes: the central reel unfolds, and you get more chances to catch a winning combination. Sometimes it seems that the game is deliberately addictive to give out an unexpected splash later. In general, there is no sense of routine in the base game - due to the non-standard structure and random modifiers, you don't get bored.

Bonuses here are triggered through a special Wonder Wheel function - this is a circle with sectors that can be activated randomly during the spin. As soon as the wheel is triggered, you can get either one of the multipliers or access to one of the two bonus modes with free spins. The first mode — Gold Foundry Free Spins — gives eight spins with additional wilds on the three middle reels. The second option is Diamond Forge Free Spins - this is five spins, where wild symbols "stick" to the field, creating a chance for large combinations. The most interesting thing is that both modes are very different in style - the first is more about frequent but small winnings, the second is about rare, but large ones. The features can not only be caught but also won with the help of the Wonder Wheel, but you cannot buy the bonus directly here.

The theme of The Wild Machine is felt in every symbol. On the field, you can find various flasks, books, mechanisms and a portrait of the scientist himself. The most expensive symbol is, of course, the professor himself. The Wild here is represented as a large golden symbol, it can replace any other symbols (except for Scatter) and helps to collect winning lines. Scatter is a cog that triggers the Wonder Wheel. Small winnings are most often brought by bottles and tools, and top winnings are a scientist, a book, and a mechanical compass. The payouts here are quite balanced: there are frequent small wins that do not let you get bored in the regular game, and real large sums can only be caught with good bonus features.

The maximum win in The Wild Machine is announced at x7000 of the bet. To get such a result, you need a full screen of top symbols with the maximum number of wilds in the bonus round, especially in the Diamond Forge Free Spins mode. In practice, it is difficult to get to the "ceiling", but thanks to decent volatility and non-standard mechanics, you can catch decent big wins, especially if you are lucky with Wonder Wheel. Most often, the bonus brings average winnings, and large amounts are more of a rarity than a rule.

Visually, the slot looks fresh: the background with a laboratory, flasks and instruments well conveys the atmosphere of experiments. The symbols are drawn clearly, the animation is not annoying or tiring. The music is just as "laboratory", with an admixture of madness. The effects when triggering bonuses add drive, but do not overload. Optimization at the level — even on low-end devices, everything works smoothly.

The Wild Machine is perfect for those who are tired of the usual schemes and want to try something unusual - fans of random features, surprises and dynamics. Beginners will also be interested, because the gameplay is quite clear, and bonuses are launched not as rarely as with other slots. If you're looking for a slot machine where something out of the ordinary is always happening, this slot may well come in.

The game belongs to the category of highly volatile - winnings are infrequent, but potentially large. Therefore, I advise you not to overrate: it is usually better to play at 1-2% of the bankroll and not risk everything at once. Auto-spins work fine here, but it is better to monitor the cycle manually to stop a series of unsuccessful spins in time. The RTP of the slot is 96.52% in the original, but Pragmatic Play allows you to reduce this figure, and in some casinos you can find options of 95.44%, 94.44%, 92.44% and even lower. Therefore, before playing, be sure to check the current RTP so as not to run into too "greedy" option.