Steam Spin - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

As the steam builds up in Steam Spin from Jade Rabbit, so do your winning chances. The base game may have a traditional 3 reels, but if you manage to charge up the Steam Spin Area, you’ll find an extra set of reels with multipliers and additional prizes. That’s on top of the 9 paylines and extra re-spins triggered by wilds.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack 

Once upon a time, the American West was viewed as a wild and lawless place, completely separate from civilised society. Then came the Transcontinental Railroad, stretching through the desert to connect even the most remote areas. People and goods could finally travel the country with relative ease, all because of the power of the steam engine.

That’s the world we step (or ride) into in Steam Spin, which may remind you of the Money Train free slot. To the sides of the reels, you can see the slope of the rocky, dusty cliffs on one side and the sturdy wood of the nearest (and perhaps only) building on the other. Everything’s in shades of red or brown, except the odd patch of scrub. A little green lizard occasionally scampers nearby. The reels are part of the titular old-fashioned steam train, displayed as part of the driver’s console. Traditional fruit machine symbols are combined with train accessories like the driver’s hat and the gold you’re hopefully going to transport, and you can even hear the chugging of the engine and occasional whistle or ring of the bell. 

Steam Spin RTP and Variance

We often say that 96% is the sort of level we like to see a slot’s RTP, and 96% is where you’ll find Steam Spin. That makes it sound average, but the thing about averages is that they always come with outliers. Slots are unpredictable, so the overall theoretical return doesn’t necessarily reflect what will happen from spin to spin. During some bonuses, the RTP may increase to 97%. If you want to know about frequency of wins, there’s no official variance figure, so you may want to try a free demo to get a feel for it.

How to Play Steam Spin

Don’t worry; you don’t actually need to drive the train!

1. There are two buttons that cover everything you need to know. One is an info button leading to the paytable, and the other is a help button leading to the “about the game” page. Both are found to the left under the reels.
2. You can also navigate between these two pages using the side menu. There you’ll also find settings, with toggles for sound effects, background music, space to spin, background animation and quick spin.
3. When you return to the main screen, you’ll see your current balance under the reels. You can use it to help choose a sensible bet, which is displayed right next to it and adjusted using the plus and minus symbols.
4. Moving further right, first you’ll see a full-screen button, then the link to autoplay. You can choose between 10 and 1000 automatic spins or set it to run indefinitely, but you can’t include any win and loss limits to make sure it stays in budget.
5. If you use the regular spin button, the reels will spin one turn at a time, so it’s easier to stay in control even if it’s less inconvenient.
6. Regular reality checks that tell you how long you’ve been playing and how much you’ve won will also help with responsible gameplay. It’s more fun when you’re in control.

When the fun stops, stop.

Bet Sizes & Paytable Wins

The minimum bet is 0.10. The maximum is 100.00, so there’s something for all levels of players.

When you adjust the bet, the paytable will change to reflect current values. You win by matching three symbols. Top prizes for the minimum stake are as follows:

Cherries - 0.05

Lemon - 0.10

Plum - 0.15

Pear - 0.25

Travel bag - 0.50

Bell - 1.00

Driver’s hat - 2.50

Gold - 10.00

Max-win 800,000x

Volatility High

Top RTP 96%

Steam Spin Bonus Features

Re-spins

You might be wondering if this is a slot with free spins. Not exactly, but you will get a free re-spin every time you find a wild, which nudges its reel down by one position.

Steam Spin Activation

Unlock the steam spin dials above the regular reels by finding a wild in the corresponding reel below. This is the Steam Spin Area.

Steam Spin Charging

Once all three dials are unlocked, you can begin to charge them by finding multiplier wilds. These have a value of between x1 and x10. 

Steam Spin Bonus

Reach x10 on one of the meters, and you will enter the Steam Spin Bonus. This is played on the 3x1 Steam Spin Area. Like the regular game, you spin the reels in this area to win prizes.

Red Hot Steam Spin Bonus

This is triggered by three scatters on the main reels and is played on the three reels of the Steam Spin Area. Non-matching symbols pay x1. Winning combinations are multiplied x33.

There is a bonus buy option to purchase the Steam Spin Bonus and Red Hot Steam Spin Bonus without going through the activation and charging stages.

Steam Spin Review

This is an atmospheric, immersive slot with an intriguing (if admittedly slightly confusing) multi-level bonus format. What more could you want? Anyone who loves their steam trains and their slots will enjoy Steam Spin, and it may encourage you to try other Jade Rabbit free slots online.

Disclaimer: Steam Spin trademark / license is owned by Jade Rabbit Studio. This site is not endorsed by Jade Rabbit Studio.