Hacksaw Gaming, a studio well known for developing innovative and engaging slots, released Shaolin Master on December 5, 2024. Grab your robes and prepare to embark on a journey through a serene yet action-packed dojo where spinning reels and martial arts intertwine.
Played 5-reel, 6-row grid with a cluster pays system, Shaolin Master challenges you to form clusters of matching symbols to form wins. The game boasts medium volatility, blending frequent smaller wins and the potential for more substantial payouts. You can win up to 10,000 times your bet, offering significant rewards for players who master the game.
About Shaolin Master
In terms of the design, it features a tranquil mountain setting scattered with Chinese artefacts. The reels are flanked by a stoic master and his eager student, both poised in classic martial arts stances. Mist-covered mountains and ancient temples create an atmosphere of mystique and discipline.
The characters and symbols are designed in cartoon-style graphics, adding a whimsical touch to a highly disciplined theme. The accompanying soundtrack of flutes and string instruments flows seamlessly as you spin the reels.
Symbols on the reels include low-value royal card suits set in wooden blocks. The higher-paying symbols are the master and student, a fist, a pink necklace, and a gold shuriken. There are also different types of Orbs and Blocks, but I’ll explain these later.
Shaolin Master features a 5-reel, 6-row grid with a cluster pay mechanic. A cluster of at least 5 or more matching symbols forms a win. It’s available on desktop and mobile devices from 10p to £100 per spin. The RTP is set at 96.31%, although other variations are available. The math model is medium variance, with a max win of 10,000x the bet.
Shaolin Master Features
Shaolin Master has various features, including Cascading wins, Chi Orbs, Student and Master bonuses, and a Buy-in feature.
Cascading Wins
After a winning cluster, the symbols disappear, allowing new symbols to cascade into the empty spaces. This can lead to consecutive wins from a single spin. The process continues until no new winning clusters are created.
Chi Orbs
Chi Orbs can appear on the grid; these wild multipliers act as substitutes if they are involved in a winning cluster. There are three orbs in total:
*Blue Chi Orb awards a 1x multiplier if involved in a win. The multiplier increases by 1 each time it is involved in a win.
*Red Chi Orb awards a 1x multiplier that increases by 1 each time it’s involved in a winning combo.
*The Balance Chi Orb only appears after a cascade. Its multiplier value equals the number of red and blue orbs on the screen. Once involved in a win, it disappears off the screen after the cascade.
The Student Bonus
The Student bonus triggers with 3 scatters, awarding 10 or 12 free spins. Under each reel, a multiplier is placed. After every winning combo, the multipliers increase by the number of winning symbols on the respective reel. For instance, a green gem multiplier can appear during the game, boosting the multiplier beneath that reel by 2x to 10x. Additionally, green orbs can appear, and when they do, they trigger the multiplier under the corresponding reel. As a result, all the multipliers combine and significantly enhance your total win.
The Shaolin Master Bonus Round
The Shaolin Master bonus triggers with 5 Master scatters, awarding 3 refilling lives. During the feature, wooden blocks with multipliers replace all symbols. They are sticky and fall to the bottom of the reels. Above each reel is a multiplier that increases with special symbols:
*Blue Gem – awards a 2x to 10x multiplier to its reel
*Epic Blue Gem – Awards all reels a 2x to 10x multiplier
*Green Gem – multiplies the multiplier on its reel by 2x to 10x
*Epic Green Gem – multiplies all reel multipliers by 2 to 10x
Buy In
There are a few buy-in options to take advantage of for an extra cost:
*3x the bet – 5 times more likely to trigger a bonus
*50x the bet – One Red orb is guaranteed, plus at least one winning cluster
*100x the bet – Triggers the Student bonus with 10 to 12 free spins
*200x the bet – Triggers the Master bonus
Shaolin Masters Conclusion
Shaolin Master is a new slot from the talented team at Hacksaw Gaming. It is a thrilling game that combines martial arts with captivating gameplay elements. Shaolin Masters offers an exhilarating experience featuring cascading wins, multipliers, and innovative bonus features designed to create a highly immersive and rewarding environment.
