And the award for most tilting mechanic goes to Hacksaw Gaming and the Echo Spins in Itero.
Let’s get into why below.
EchoSpins
EchoSpins are a form of respin where the original triggering spin is repeated. When a Hand of Jupiter symbol hits at the same time as at least one winning payline, EchoSpins are awarded. The Hand of Jupiter symbol reveals a number from 1 to 8, equating to the number of won EchoSpins. An important addition: 2 types of Multiplier symbols also land on the reels.
These are Additive Multipliers of x2, x3, x4, x5, or x10, and Multiplicative Multipliers of x2 or x3. Suppose EchoSpins trigger with multiplier symbols in view. In that case, they are collected by a global win multiplier, which is applied to the total line wins.
The collection is repeated on each EchoSpin, too. For example, suppose 2 EchoSpins are won, with an x2 and x5 Additive Multiplier in view. In that case, the win on the first respin is multiplied by x7, then on the second respin by x14. Multipliers are only applied to wins during EchoSpins.
Wrath of Jupiter
This bonus is awarded when exactly 3 scatter symbols are in view. During the feature, there is a higher chance of hitting Hand of Jupiter symbols, with a better opportunity for more EchoSpins and greater multipliers. The win multiplier resets at the end of an EchoSpins sequence.
Gift from the Gods
In this bonus, awarded when 4 scatter symbols hit, any multiplier symbol that lands is saved by the total win multiplier. The next time EchoSpins are triggered, the accumulated multiplier applies to the repeat wins. After an EchoSpins sequence ends, the win multiplier resets.
Buy Bonus
Players with access to the Buy Bonus button can buy the highly volatile Wrath of Jupiter for 129x the bet (RTP 96.2%) or 200x the bet for the very highly volatile Gift from the Gods (RTP 96.25%).
Summary:
As I’ve previously mentioned, the Echo Spins within Itero can be the most tilting mechanic any player has encountered in slots.
In both bonus features, you’ll build such a high multiplier that the echo spins never turn up, active on a spin with no win or active. Instead of 5 spins, give you one spin with the multiplier.
It’s a great mechanic by Hacksaw, and when it hits in the right way, it can achieve massive wins, but as mentioned, it can also be infuriating. I caution any player who plays Itero against this.
Reels: 5
Rows: 4
Paylines: Max 100,000
RTP: 96.23% | 94.29% | 92.41% | 88.38%
Max Win: 10,000x
Volatility: High
Min/Max Bet: 0.10/100 Euro
On my banned list.
