Theme and Graphics
The developers at Thunderkick have really surprised us with the slot machine Babushkas. This is an unusual model in all respects with an original theme and non-standard bonus features. The game is dedicated to the main symbol of traditional Russian culture – matryoshkas. The machine is designed in the appropriate style, with characteristic sound and design features. This is a very interesting game with a cool system of forming numerous combinations and unique bonuses. We will not evaluate its design, as this question is extremely subjective. We will only note that it is very convenient to use the machine.
Let’s add that the variance of the model and the theoretical return rate are on an average level.
Gameplay and Paylines
Babushkas has five reels and seventeen fixed lines engaged by default. The bet is taken per round. It can be between ten cents and a hundred euros.
Different types of pictures are available in the game, including transforming symbols, as well as several prize features.
The formation of simple combinations of standard elements takes place on the active strips of several identical images. They have to line up from left to right, starting with the outermost reel on the left. Only the most valuable variant on each position is taken into account.
Payouts are calculated according to the bet and the coefficient of the obtained combination. In the table, they are shown taking into account the amount at stake. If there is more than one chain, the winnings are added up.
Babushkas does not offer a doubling round.
RTP : 95.8%
Special symbols
The basic pictures are seven different coloured nesting dolls. They can also vary in size, which is important for the prize features discussed below.
There is also a special symbol:
• Wild – It’s only present in the third column and is only meant to replace other pictures in paying combinations.
There are no Scatters here.
Bonus games
The specific type of prize feature is chosen at random. Each time an asterisk appears on the wild symbol, it reveals itself. The Bear “looks out” from it.
A total of three bonus features are available in the Babushkas machine:
• Charm Bear – the value of all pictures increases by 1 level.
• Scare Bear – increase the value of all pictures on 1-3 levels. The exact result depends on the size of the Bear.
• Dance Bear – this increases the value of all the pictures. When the Dance Bear appears, the user is entitled to 7 free spins. This option is considered one of the most profitable. For seven spins, the player is spared the need to place bets. At the same time, more favourable game conditions apply during the round.
The “wild” symbol appears on the middle reel each turn. The algorithm for the bonus options remains the same. In other words, there is the possibility of increasing the dignity of the pictures, and the probability of getting 7 free spins in addition.
