Hammerfall

Hammerfall slot REVIEW

Hammerfall ReviewSweden-based developer, Play’n Go, is undoubtedly metal fans, as they keep churning out one high-octane headbanger after another. Hammerfall must, quite literally, hit close to home in that regard, and it feels like a pet project indeed. The band is still “almost famous” on the international scene, and they’re not quite up there with their Swedish colleagues in Sabaton, whom they’ve warmed up for on numerous occasions.

The game rotates between 3 hit songs with corresponding worlds, and the powerful band mascot, Hector, is active on the sideline. Central to the action is the Hammer Meter, which is charged by winning symbols to unleash a song/world specific modifier. 4 random modifiers will sometimes give you a second chance at prolonging the winning streak. This is needed, as you cannot rely on a bonus round to crack the 30,000x potential.

Hammerfall Slot - Reels Screen

Hammerfall slot Features

The band logo is the regular wild symbol, and it steps in for all pay symbols to help you form winning combinations. The Cascading Wins engine removes winning clusters from the grid, and the gaps are filled by a fresh batch of symbols dropping from above. This process will repeat as long as you keep winning.

The Hammer Meter is charged by each winning cluster, and you need to collect 25 winning symbols to get a full charge. This triggers the Song feature corresponding to your current world as follows:

Twilight Princess – awards a 2x2 mega wild randomly placed on the grid.

Second to None – all premiums are turned into a randomly chosen matching premium symbol. If less than 5 premium symbols are present, random low-value symbols will be transformed also.

And Yet I Smile – removes all low-value symbols from the grid.

When a Song feature has played out, you’re automatically shifted to the next world. If you manage to charge the Hammer Meter with 50 winning symbols in a single spin sequence, the Hammer High feature is unleashed. You then get all 3 modifiers paraded out, one after another.

You’ll see highlighted positions shift randomly around for each spin, and these are called Super Tiles. Lightning Wilds are created in the corresponding position when a symbol in front of a Super Tile is involved in a winning combo. The lightning wild becomes sticky if part of a winning cluster, and they come with multipliers up to x3 attached.

In addition to the above, you’ll also benefit from a bunch of modifiers that are randomly triggered on non-winning spins. These are as follows:

Never Forgive – a randomly selected symbol pulls all other instances towards itself, destroying symbols that are in the way.

Bring It – turns all high-value symbols into matching symbols, or destroys them.

One Against the World – all symbols adjacent to a randomly chosen symbol are destroyed.

Chain of Command – turns a random chain of symbols into matching symbols, or destroys them.

The 200 Spins Hammerfall slot Experience

Grid slots are always fun to try, and especially when they are as well-made as this one. We had a great time testing Hammerfall, and you can see all the highlights from our 200 spins session in our brief and edited video below.

Review Summary

There is no doubt that fans of the Swedish power metal band are gonna enjoy the heck out of this thing, and Hammerfall is a competent and well-designed grid slot in all respects. The lack of a bonus round might bother some players though, but there are plenty of features and modifiers to keep you entertained. The grid can explode into lengthy and lucrative cascades at any given moment, and this tense unpredictability goes well with the heavy-hitting soundtrack.

It’s evident that Play’n Go has poured some extra effort into this project, with the inclusion of the iron-clad, animated band mascot, Hector, and the unusually high 30,000x potential. Regarding the latter however, it’s hard to see how. With a 500x single spin max win and no bonus round, you’ll need plenty of lightning wild multipliers, combined with quite a lengthy cascading session to get close. This is probably why the max win probability has to be written like this: 2.42E-16 (i.e. 1 in 2.42 + 16 zeroes).

If you appreciate Hammerfall slot you should also try:

Twisted Sister - is another branded heavy metal slot from Play’n Go, based around the American band by the same name. It plays out on a 6x6 cascading cluster pays grid, and you charge the guitar meter to trigger modifiers. The bonus round comes with mega symbols, and you can win up to 4,500x your stake.

Sabaton - was the first ever branded slot from Play’n Go, and it’s also the first in their heavy metal series. Sabaton is Hammerfall’s more famous “big brother”, and the game comes with plenty of hard-hitting music and ditto features. This includes 3x3 mega symbols, and a bonus round where you can win up to 5,000x your stake.

Testament - is another high-octane heavy metal slot from Play’n Go, and it’s based around the thrash metal band from California. You can look forward to 3 unique song bonus rounds, and Testament spins combine the modifiers from all 3 into one. The volatility is high, and you can win up to 20,000x your stake.

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Hammerfall Slot FAQs

What is the Return to Player of Hammerfall?

The highest default RTP of 96.2 % is a tad above average. However, operators can adjust that down to 94.2 %, or even further, depending on their licence. This is due to the customizalbe RTP ranges.

How volatile is Hammerfall?

The volatility is high (8/10) in this game, but not overly brutal.

What is the biggest win possible?

The announced max win is 30,000x your stake in Hammerfall. However, keep in mind that the single spin/cascade max win without any wild multipliers is 500x your stake.

How does the Super Tiles feature work?

Winning symbols with randomly placed highlighted Super Tiles behind them turn into multiplier wilds up to x3.

How does the Hammer Meter work?

It triggers 1 of 3 Song modifiers once 25 winning symbols are collected. Collect 50 winning symbols in a single cascading sequence, and all 3 modifiers take turns playing out.

Is there a free spins mode in Hammerfall?

No, this game is all about charging the Hammer Meter, and getting modifiers that keep your cascading winning streak going.

How does the Cluster Pays engine work?

You win by landing 5 to 15+ matching symbols in a cluster anywhere on the grid.

Can I play Hammerfall slot for free?

Yes, you can check out the free Hammerfall demo game at the very top of this page (UK players must verify age first). Up there, you’ll also find casinos we’ve confirmed to carry this title.