The Wild Machine

Savvy online gamers rightly prize an online slot that offers both adventure and reliability – The Wild Machine fits this bill to a t.

This mad-scientist title offers steampunk charm – honestly, who wants to play a game about a sane scientist? – as well as gold and diamond bonus features, and max wins up to 7000x!

Theme

A Wild Machine it is indeed!

This 5x5 slot is set in a laboratory where all kinds of experiments take place… the setting and the reels are both action-packed. Gaming symbols include a scientific spell book, brimming beakers, amulets, medicine bags, and ornate golden keys, as well as the four playing card suits. 

The scientist himself, with an unpredictable, spinning eye and wild coif of white hair, acts as the top-paying symbol. Wild symbols substitute for others to help form winning combinations, while scatter symbols open the way to bonus features.

This game is built by Pragmatic Play, a brand with complicated history. Though officially established in 2015, strong connections exist between this designer and the scandal-prone TomGame, which was launched in 2008 – as a matter of fact, the same owner has been in place for both companies. With that said, Pragmatic has won some major awards in recent years, so they clearly have some good material to offer.

Betting Options, Functions

For all the wild appeal of this title’s setting, the gaming specifics are refreshingly straightforward. There are 40 fixed paylines. Total bet is set simply from 0.20–1.00 times the betting currency. This is a high-volatility slot, so players can expect big bankroll swings in both directions.

Player options, payline information, game rules, and more are available via a pop-up menu. Autoplay can be engaged for up to 100 spins in a row, or as a simple on-off toggle, with optional win/loss limits available. Quick and Turbo spin modes are also available for those who prefer a faster gaming tempo.

The theoretical return to player (RTP) is excellent at 96.52%.

Features

At random on any spin, the 5x5 set of reels may expand to include two additional reels, with three reels guaranteed to contain only stacked wild symbols.

The appearance of three scatter symbols in base play triggers the Wonder Wheel Feature. Spin the wheel to reveal a reward, either free spins or cash prizes. If free spins are awarded, players can choose between two options, neither of which can be re-triggered.

Gold Foundry Free Spins take place on the 5x5 reel, with either free spins awarded. On each free spin, between 2–5 reels may become fully stacked with wilds.

Diamond Forge Free Spins take place on the expanded reels, with stacked wilds appearing on every spin on reels 1, 4, and 7. Five freebies are awarded. All wilds that appear on the reels during this feature will remain in place until the end of bonus play.

Our Take

The Wild Machine shows Pragmatic Play at its very best. This is a well-built, appealing slot that offers both solid fundamentals and outstanding bonus features. This mad scientist is definitely on to something!