Beast Gains

When you have a studio like Relax Gaming, calling something they just made a mashup of Beast Mode and Net Gains is a clear sign it’s going to be a big game. If you are familiar with their work, then you know that Relax tends to release highly potent games that are not just powerful but also very easy on the eyes. Beast Gains is exactly that – a very thematically pretty slot with a lot of power behind the grid.

The feature list is genuinely long. It starts with three different Bonus rounds, which you get to pick as soon as you trigger the free spins. In each of the three rounds, you get a different mechanics that create wins and combos that might potentially lead to a win. There’s also a Buy Bonus and a Gamble feature, allowing you to win additional spins. For players who want visuals and gameplay of top quality, Beast Gains and Relax Gaming are here to deliver.

The game has a 6×4 grid, which supports 4,096 ways to win, which means you have 4096 potential combos for winning a payout in Beast Gains. When they land, winning symbols are removed after each payout. The remaining symbols will then cascade to fill gaps. If a new winning combination forms, the cascade repeats. This continues until there are no further wins on the grid.

The symbol set runs from 10 to A royals (and these are on the lower end of the paytable) and through shark, rhinoceros, crocodile, and lion masks to a lion at the top of the table. Royals return 0.6x to 1.2x for six of a kind; masks and the lion pay 2x to 25x for the same. Wilds appear on reels 2 through 6, substituting for all paying symbols, but they are not paying icons themselves.

An interesting element of the game is the inclusion of the  Feature Trail. The trail is a literal trail with interesting boons that runs along the top of the grid in both the base game and all three bonus rounds. As you progress through the game, the trail moves and delivers said boons (the features you see are awarded, such as multipliers or extra spins, depending on the round you are playing.

The game is highly volatile, so we recommend being careful when placing bets. It’s a very good game, but it’s still a risk, so please be mindful of your budget and never chase losses.

Theme & Design

The jungle river setting is handled with so much care that we instantly loved. Relax even included a scrolling background in the base game that creates motion that most slots don’t attempt. Plus, each bonus destination has its own visual identity. It’s an animal-themed slot, mixed with an adventurous cruise on the jungle river, which means lots of greenery, wildlife, and danger lurking beneath the surface of the water. And it’s still very pretty and never boring.

Stakes in Beast Gains range from $0.10 to $40 per spin. An Enhanced Bet option at 10x the standard stake increases the likelihood of triggering free spins without altering base game mechanics otherwise. You can also Buy Spins.

Paytable

• 10, J, Q royals – 0.6x for 6 OAK
• K, A – 1.2x for 6 OAK
• Shark Mask – 2x for 6 OAK
• Rhinoceros Mask – 3x for 6 OAK
• Crocodile Mask – 6x for 6 OAK
• Lion Mask – 12x for 6 OAK
• Lion – 25x for 6 OAK

The Feature Trail populates with features during both the base game and free spins. Features only activate when they reach the leftmost trail position. The full list includes: Bomb (Mystery Bomb that reveals a symbol), Coin (Coin Collection free spins only), Coin Rain (4–10 coins, free spins only), Collector, Explosive Chest, Extra Spins (+1 or +2 in the bonus round), Level Up (Coin Collection only), Multiplier Boost (Multiplier Ladder only, shifts ladder right 2 positions), Mystery Symbol (3–6 matching symbols placed on the grid), Persistent Collector (Coin Collection only), Rainbow (reveals a symbol then converts matching symbols to Mystery), and Additional Wild (1–5 wilds placed on reels).

Free spins trigger with 3, 4, or 5 scatters, awarding 6 standard, 8 enhanced level 1, or 10 enhanced level 2 spins respectively. Players then select from three bonus modes:

• Mystery Symbols Free Spins — Mystery symbols persist on the grid, dropping to the lowest position on cascades, and stack up to 4 per reel (excluding reel 1). Starting count depends on the free spins level triggered.
• Multiplier Ladder Free Spins — A multiplier advances one step up the ladder after each spin or cascade, ranging from x1 to x1,000. Starting position depends on entry level.
• Coin Collection Free Spins — Coin and Collector symbols interact across the round. When a Collector appears alongside Coins, all Coin values are added to the stash and awarded. Landing a Persistent Collector automates future collection and awards +2 free spins.

After selection, a gamble option lets players attempt to upgrade to a higher mode level — up to twice, depending on initial scatter count. Losing the gamble forfeits all free spins. The Lucky Boost may randomly enhance any bonus round. A feature buy at 85x the stake skips the base game trigger entirely.

RTP & Volatility

RTP in the game sits at 96.10%. This is great as it’s not below the industry standard.

High volatility is also included, and it applies across all three bonus modes. What that means is that you should exercise caution and be careful how much and what you wager.

Our Experience

Interestingly, I was not that excited to try it out as I was other games that were released at the same time. But how wrong was I! The game absolutely devoured its competition because it features something other games don’t: cohesion of looks and gameplay.

In other words, it’s a seriously well-made game, one that is not overpowered by its features or by its visual design. The balance is great, the payouts, odds and playability excellent – all in all, a very well-made game! But then again, it’s Relax, so the expectations were rather high.

One thing I’d like to note is that the game is for intermediate players, slot players who have been playing slots for a while. Beginners might get overwhelmed by the number of features and how they work once they start triggering. Plus, it’s wildly volatile.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Three distinct bonus modes
• Feature Trail is even more fun
• Visually stunning, gameplay is also great

Cons:

• Features may look complex for beginners
• Enhanced Bet and feature buy options may not be available everywhere

Similar Slots

Players drawn to Beast Gains may also enjoy:

• Beast Mode (Relax Gaming)
• Treasure Tumble (Relax Gaming)
• Snake’s Gold (Relax Gaming)
• Iron Bank 2 (Relax Gaming)
• Bonus Bonanza (Play’n GO)