Beast Mode, a dynamic video slot game developed by Relax Gaming, unfolds on a 5x4 grid, offering players an exhilarating 4,096 ways to achieve victory. This game stands out for its engaging cascading win mechanism. Winning combinations are formed when three or more identical symbols land from left to right, starting from the first reel. Once a win is hit, the winning symbols are removed, allowing new symbols to cascade into place and potentially trigger additional wins in a continuous flow until no further winning combinations can be formed.
The game's symbols are artistically rendered in a vibrant graffiti style, starting with the lower-value 10-A card ranks, which can yield 1x the stake for a set of six. The high-value symbols elevate the urban vibe with items such as kettlebells, roller-skates, dumbbells, ghetto blasters, and majestic lions, with the latter leading the pack. A six-of-a-kind match of these premium symbols can award players with wins ranging from 2.5 to a hefty 25 times their stake. Adding to the urban excitement, bling necklace wilds make an appearance on reels 2 through 6, stepping in to substitute for all regular pay symbols and playing a pivotal role in the bonus features.
A unique aspect of Beast Mode is the Random Mystery Spins feature, which can activate at any moment during the main game. This feature ensures that at least one mystery symbol will land on the reels, unveiling the same symbol type across all mystery symbols. Unlike other symbols, these mystery icons are not removed after wins; they persist for the ensuing cascade, transforming into a new symbol type with each new drop, thereby increasing the potential for consecutive wins.
The path to free spins is paved by collecting 3 or 4 bonus symbols during a sequence of cascades. Triggering the feature with 3 bonus symbols presents players with an opportunity to gamble for a more lucrative version of the free spins by taking a spin on a wheel that offers 50/50 odds. However, landing on a skull segment means losing the free spins altogether. Initially, players are awarded 7 free spins accompanied by a starting win multiplier of x1, which can be enhanced to x10 if successfully upgraded. During the free spins, any landing wild symbol not only substitutes for regular symbols but also expands downwards, enriching the gameplay.
