Rex Stampede Game Review (2025 slot release)
Introduction to Rex Stampede
I've been testing out ELK Studios' latest slot machine Rex Stampede for the past days – this prehistoric adventure is something else! As someone who's spun thousands of slots over the years, I was immediately drawn to the dinosaur theme and that massive 25,000x max win potential. The game takes you back millions of years when T-Rex ruled the earth, and honestly, the graphics are pretty stunning even if the gameplay can be frustrating at times.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Release Date
- 1st July 2025
Game Type
- Video Slot
Minimum Bet Per Line
- n/a
Minimum Total Bet
- 0.20
Maximum Total Bet
- 100
Maximum Total Bet with Ante
- $300
Maximum Total Bet with Buy Bonus Feature
- $ 50,000
Rows
- 4
Reels
- 5
Lines
- 1,024-5,184
Bet Multiplier
- 20
Max Multiplier Win
- 25000x bet
RTPs
- 94.00%
Hit Frequency
- Base game hit frequency 22.7%
Volatility
- High
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Gameplay and Special Features of Rex Stampede
Rex Stampede runs on a 5×4 grid with 1,024 ways to win that can expand up to 5,184 ways. What really caught my attention is the Stampede feature – when you land 2 or more Stampede symbols in the same row, everything between them transforms into T-Rex symbols. I've hit some decent wins this way, though it doesn't trigger as often as I'd like. The wilds can carry multipliers of x2, x3, or x5 which definitely helps boost those smaller wins. The symbol transformation fetaure reminds me of other ELK games, but they've added their own twist here.
Free Spins and Bonus Features
The free spins round is where things get really interesting! You need 3, 4, or 5 scatters to trigger 6, 12, or 18 free spins respectively. During the bonus, Golden T-Rex symbols become super important – hit one on the leftmost reel and you get an extra spin, land them anywhere else and you collect tokens. Get 3 tokens on a reel and it expands from 4 to 6 rows permanently for that round. I managed to expand multiple reels in one session and the potential was insane! The super bonus (which you can buy for 500x) guarantees a Stampede on every spin – that's when the real magic happens.
What Other Websites Say About Rex Stampede
“For symbol upgrade enthusiasts, Rex Stampede presents a bold, thundering option.”
Useful Information About Rex Stampede
The X-iter feature offers different buy options from 3x (bonus hunt) up to 500x for the super bonus round.
My Thoughts About The Slot Game
After spending considerable time with Rex Stampede, I have mixed feelings about it.
On one hand, the theme is great – the prehistoric atmosphere really draws you in and those T-Rex transformations can create some heart pounding moments. The expanding reels mechanic in free spins adds genuine excitement, especially when you manage to unlock multiple expanded reels.
However, here's my biggest gripe – that 94% RTP is just painful. As always with ELK Studios, they create these high quality slot games with great features but then handicap them with below average return rates. I've had sessions where the game just ate my balance without giving much back, which is frustrating when you're trying to trigger those expensive bonus buys.
The high volatility means you need patience and a decent bankroll to weather the dry spells. When it pays, it can pay big – I've seen some screenshots of players hitting massive wins in the super bonus rounds. But getting there requires either luck or spending 500x your bet, which isn't feasible for most players.
Overall, Rex Stampede is a good slot with great potential, but that RTP holds it back from being truly exceptional. If you're a fan of ELK's style and don't mind the lower return rate (RTP), it's definitely worth playing.
My overall rating is 7.7 out 10. Great features and theme, but hindered by typical ELK RTP issues. Will I play again? probably only a few times.
