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| Provider | Blueprint |
| Reels | 6 |
| Rows | 7 |
| Paylines | 117,649 |
| Bonus Rounds | 1 |
| Bet Range | 0.20 - 10 |
| Volatility | High |
| Max Win | 10,000x |
| Bonus Buy | Yes |
| RTP | 95% |
| Our Rating | 5.5 |
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Game Overview
If you were tasked with writing down two things that Blueprint Gaming was renowned for regarding their slot releases, but with the catch that the Jackpot King progressive jackpot and branded slots were two you couldn’t use, what would you put down? With those two obvious ones out of the way, I reckon you’d mention Animals and Megaways simply because the developer uses Big Time Gaming’s Megaways mechanic more than most and is known for regularly using animals as a slot theme. In its latest release, Blueprint uses both simultaneously in Almighty Bear Megaways, a 6-reel slot with up to 117,649 ways to win and a 95% RTP.
The wild beast used as a theme this time is the Almighty Bear, and as is usually the case in animal slots, it is accompanied on the reels by other animals such as the Mountain Lion, Deer, Panther, and Wolf. As for the setting, you might have expected the American Wilderness to appear as the backdrop, yet we have more of a jungle/forest-style background on this occasion. As for the features, there are Mystery symbols that reveal the same type of regular symbol, a free spins bonus with a progressive multiplier, and a free spins gamble feature.
Will you feel grateful you got your paws on Blueprint Gaming’s latest release, or will it put you in a grizzly mood as you expected better? There’s only one way to find out: take it for a few spins via the Almighty Bear Megaways slot demo below.
Almighty Bear Megaways slot theme, stakes, pays & symbols
Having looked through Blueprint Gaming’s portfolio, I can tell you that the developer has used a bear as a slot theme several times. However, while slots such as Grizzly Gold and the one I’m reviewing now showcase this animal in a fearsome manner, what if I told you that a few of them feature a character you’d happily give a bear hug? Blueprint Fans will know what I’m talking about, and that’s the Ted series of slots themed on the movie of the same name featuring a mischievous talking teddy bear. For me, the original Ted slot is the best in that series, but if you’re into the Megaways mechanic, Ted Megaways will probably suit you more.
Recommendations aside, let’s move on to what Almighty Bear Megaways can reward you regarding symbol payouts. Well, the Snarling Bear is at the top of the food chain on this occasion, worth 50x the stake for 6 in a row. The more chilled-out Bear is next up with a top return of 7.5x, the Panther and Wolf reward up to 2x, and the Deer and Mountain Lion have a maximum return of 1.75x. The Hearts and Clubs playing card symbols deliver wins of up to 1x, and the Spades and Diamonds round everything off with a top return of 0.8x. Wild symbols, which can only appear on the horizontal reel at the top of the playing area, do not hold a value, but they help create combinations by substituting for all regular symbols.
Spinning the reels and getting into the action on Almighty Bear Megaways can cost as little as €0.20 a spin, with the highest stake reaching a meagre €10.00. This might be one to avoid if you’re used to bigger stakes.
Almighty Bear Megaways slot base game
Almighty Bear Megaways features 6 reels that can each reveal between 2 and 7 symbols on every spin. Adding to that is a 4-position horizontal reel above the 4 middle reels. That overall configuration can reward up to 117,649 ways to win.
Wins are calculated when 2 or more Bear symbols or 3 or more of any other symbol land on consecutive reels starting from the leftmost reel. Symbols involved in winning combinations disappear from the reels, and more fall from above. If the new symbols create a winning combo, the process repeats.
Mystery Symbols
Mystery symbols can appear on the reels, and at the end of a spin, they reveal the same instance of a regular-paying symbol.
Almighty Bear Megaways slot bonus features
When spinning the reels of Almighty Bear Megaways, the ultimate aim must be to trigger the free spins bonus. That happens once 4 or more scatter symbols land anywhere in view.
Free Spins Feature
You receive 12 free spins for a minimum of 4 scatter symbols and 5 additional free spins for each additional triggering scatter. A progressive win multiplier during the bonus game increases by 1x after every cascade. The multiplier value is applied to all wins that occur during the spins. Each time 3 or 4 scatter symbols land during a spin, you receive an additional 5 or 10 free spins, respectively.
Free Spins Gamble
When you trigger the free spins bonus, you can gamble what you’ve won for more up to a maximum of 30. Be careful, though, as losing knocks you down to the previous increment, which could mean you lose the spins you already won. You’re not obliged to play the gamble feature and can collect the spins you’ve won at any time.
Bonus Buy
You can purchase the free spins bonus on Almighty Bear Megaways for 50x the current stake. Compared with many modern-day bonus buy slots, this is a very cheap entry point.
Pros
- The presentation of Almighty Bear Megaways is of a high quality.
- Cheap bonus buy option.
Cons
- Nothing more than a clone of previous releases.
Almighty Bear Megaways Slot Review Final Thoughts
Considering Blueprint Gaming has had plenty of experience with the Megaways mechanic, I expected better from this release. It’s not a bad slot per se, but when the developer has produced much better slots, such as Gorilla Gold Megaways and Wolf Legend Megaways, it’s difficult not to feel disappointed here.
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