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In Stacked by Betsoft, a magic-inspired game, play is built on an unusual 4X4 grid. Instead of spinning reels, each symbol position is represented by a face-down playing card that is flipped over at the beginning of each spin - and while this seems quite intriguing at first, it is a bit distracting, especially since spins take a long time to complete.

Nevertheless, Stacked will certainly appeal to a wide range of players due to its multiple uses. You can wager between 0.20 credits and 120 credits on each spin, and there are many bonuses and features to look out for, as you will see in this Stacked slot review.

• Game Information
• Theme and Graphics
• RTP and Volatility
• Betting Options
• Special Features
• Our Take
• FAQ

Theme and Graphics

Betsoft is usually a decent software provider when it comes to graphics and images, and Stacked is no exception. The video slot has a fantastic presentation, with amazing graphics and a lifelike magician on the right side of the reels.

There are all the typical magic-inspired symbols in the game, such as a magic wand, a magic hat and more - and there are also some very fitting animations that fit the theme wonderfully - more on that later in this review in the bonuses and features section.

RTP and Volatility

We were thrilled to see that Stacked has an RTP of 96.39 percent, considering that Betsoft is not usually known for creating games with the best RTPs. However, since Betsoft's games are available in a variety of RTP settings, some online casinos may offer the game with a lower percentage than promised.

In terms of volatility and variance, we would say that Stacked is at the low to mid end of the scale. The maximum win per spin is only 664 times your bet - which is still a big win, but relatively low compared to most video slots produced today - and we have found that "wins" in the base game are very common - although many of these wins are worth less than the amount of money you wager on each spin.

Betting Options

You can participate in the excitement on this game with bets ranging from 0.20 to 150 each spin, so whether you want to sit in the cheap seats or take pride of position in the Royal circle, there's plenty of room in the theatre.

It's as simple as saying 'abracadabra' to decide the level you wish to bet on: Simply select your stake using the '+' and '-' controls at the bottom of the screen, then spin – there's no need to move off-screen to select your level.

Special Features

Stacked, like many of Betsoft's games, is jam-packed with extras and features - and we'll go over what these bonuses are and what happens when you trigger them down below!

Secret Trick

During the base game, the Secret Trick feature appears at random and can occur at any time during or after the spin. A random number of mystery face-down playing cards are introduced to the reels when this trick is activated. After the reels have stopped spinning, all of the mystery playing cards are turned over, exposing one symbol.

Fix The Trick

This is another randomly triggered bonus that can come during the base game on any spin that isn't a winning spin. When this happens, the Magician on the right-hand side of the reels will spring into action, selecting up to eight random symbols from the reels and changing them into a stack worth 3X the total value of the symbols' values!

Furthermore, if the Magician selects a wild symbol, it will award a payout equal to the game's top-paying symbol - hence, although being a fairly typical base-game reel modifier, the "Fix The Trick" bonus can result in some quite sizable wins!

Sleight of Hand

During the base game, the Magician may emerge at any time and "nudge" one of the reels up or down at random. This can help you generate winning combinations, as well as nudge bonus symbols into view, triggering the game's major bonus round, which we'll go over in depth in the next section.

Mystery Wilds

While Betsoft refers to this feature as Mystery Wilds, it's actually a free spins extra that may be triggered by landing three or more Mystery Box wild symbols anywhere in the regular game. You'll be rewarded with 5 free spins if you do so.

Before the spins begin, an unique little animation will play out, which will flip the reels upside down. After that, you'll be asked to select a number of positions (the more scatter symbols that triggered the bonus round, the more picks you'll have), and the free spins will begin.

As the spins go, the following reel modifiers may be applied to the gameplay, depending on your choices:

• Magical Multiplier: Choose a magical multiplier and you'll get a 2X, 3X, or 4X multiplier applied to any wins you make during the free spins bonus.
• Spectacular Spins: If you find any "Spectacular Spins," you'll be awarded an additional 2, 3, or 5 free spins; this is the only method to re-trigger the feature.
• Instant Win: The Instant Win squares pay out a cash payoff of 5X, 10X, or 20X your current bet in an instant. After the free spins bonus has expired, this sum is handed out.
• The Prismatic Reel feature, albeit rare, completely changes one of the reels into a wild reel for the length of the bonus round. More than one wild reel is possible, and when combined with a multiplier, this is where the majority of the game's winning potential is found!

Our Take

Everyone loves magic, so this game will appeal to all players, regardless of their usual thematic preferences. However, if you are looking for something different from the traditional 5-reel, 3-row format, it will pique your interest, because with its 4 x 4 grid and upside-down bonus round, it goes far beyond the realm of standard slots.

This slot will appeal to players looking for a moderate level of complexity, as well as those who appreciate Betsoft's exceptional visual flair - and despite its unusual design, it's easy to get used to and can be played both for short moments when you do not have much time, and for longer sessions when you want to explore the features in more depth.