Transformers Slots

Transformers Ultimate Payback

This slot machine was originally designed by WagerWorks in 2009, but it became part of the IGT family when the latter acquired the entire WagerWorks catalogue in a buyout. It's also notable for the fact that the game is based on the original television series instead of the film franchise and features new animation and voiceover work.

There are 25 paylines in the game, with a minimum line bet of $1. Up to five coins can be wagered per line, with a maximum wager of $100 per spin. There's no progressive jackpot available for this online game, but there is a maximum jackpot of $10,000.

The following game symbols are available for Transformers Ultimate Payback:

• Transformers Logo

  The iconic logo of the franchise pays from 2,000 to 10,000 for five matches on a single payline. In order to receive the top payout, you'll need to make the maximum wager. Other payouts include 300 for four and 75 for three.

• Bumblebee

  This heroic robot pays 1,000 for five matches, 200 for four, and 50 for three.

• Jazz

  This trendy Autobot pays 750 for five matches, 150 for four matches, and 50 for three matches.

• Starscream

  This high-ranking Decepticon pays 500 for five, 100 for four, and 30 for three.

• Soundwave

  This Decepticon pays 500 for five, 100 for four, and 30 for three.

• Ace

  Pays 200 for five, 50 for four, and 15 for three.

• King

  Pays 150 for five, 30 for four, and 10 for three.

• Queen

  Pays 150 for five, 30 for four, and 10 for three.

• Jack

  Pays 100 for five, 20 for four, and 5 for three.

• Ten

  Pays 100 for five, 20 for four, and 5 for three.

• Megatron & Optimus Prime Bonus Symbols

  Land these on reels one and five to trigger the Ultimate Payback Bonus.

• Autobot Wild, Decepticon Wild, and Cybertron Wild

  Substitute for all symbols except the Megatron and Optimus Prime bonus icons.

The following are the special symbols and bonus feature found in Transformers Ultimate Payback:

• Autobot and Decepticon Wilds

  When one of these symbols appears on the second or fourth reel as part of a winning combination, it expands to cover the entire reel. The Autobot wild transforms into Optimus Prime, while the Decepticon wild transforms into Megatron. These symbols do not substitute for the Cybertron wild or the bonus icons.

• Cybertron Wild

  When this symbol is part of a winning combination, it transforms into a variable wild. The player is then called upon to choose from one of three planet icons, with the wild multiplier ranging from 2x to 10x. All winning combinations are then multiplied by the chosen amount.

• Ultimate Payback Bonus

  When the Optimus Prime bonus appears on the first reel at the same time that the Megatron bonus appears on the fifth reel, then the Ultimate Payback feature is activated. The player is able to choose from a selection of Autobots or Decepticons to represent them in combat, and each blow landed on an opposing transformer pays double the initiating wager. The player may spin for free until the battle ends or 100 spins are reached. If your robot wins and has three power units remaining, you'll receive a 20x bonus. If one or two power units remain, the bonus is 5x your initial bet. Even if your chosen transformer loses, there's still a consolation prize to look forward to.

Transformers Battle for Cybertron

The follow-up game to Transformers Ultimate Payback, this video slot offers a more graphically sophisticated experience. Available at online casinos using IGT software, it's a 5-reel, 40-payline slot with free spins, cascading wins, a payout percentage ranging from 92.6% to 96.5%, and a top jackpot of 25,000 credits.

This section lists the symbols available in the Transformers Battle for Cybertron game, as well as their paytable values.

• Transformers Icon

  This generic icon pays 4,000 credits for five symbols, 500 credits for four symbols, and 100 credits for three symbols.

• Optimus Prime

  The heroic leader of the Autobots pays 800 credits for five matches, 200 for four, and 60 for three.

• Megatron

  The villainous leader of the Decepticons pays 800 credits for five matches, 200 for four, and 60 for three.

• Bumblebee

  The heroic member of the Autobots pays 300 credits for five matches, 60 for four, and 10 for three.

• Shockwave

  This villainous powerhouse pays 300 credits for five matches, 60 for four, and 10 for three.

• Autobots Logo

  The symbol for the good guys of the franchise pays 100 credits for five matches, 20 for four, and 10 for three.

• Decepticons Logo

  The logo for the bad guys pays 100 for five matches, 20 for four matches, and 10 for three matches.

• Bonus

  Getting three of these icons activates the bonus game.

• Cube

  This purple cube acts as the wild symbol, replacing every symbol except the bonus.

The following are the features and bonus round that players can expect to find in Transformers Battle for Cybertron:

• Mystery Feature

  When activated, this feature triggers one of five options involving members of the Autobots and Decepticons. When Megatron is activated, he removes all Autobot symbols on the screen and replaces them with other icons. Optimus Prime destroys all Decepticon symbols and allows them to be replaced. Ratchet gives you an extra Bonus symbol if you already have two. Grimlock decimates a random pattern of symbols, and Shockwave acts in a similar fashion.

• FreeFalls Feature

  If you get a winning combination, the FreeFalls symbols are automatically triggered while your payout is evaluated and added to the win meter. All symbols in the winning combination then disappear, and the empty spaces are filled as symbols cascade from the top of the screen. The reels are then re-evaluated for any other winning combinations, and new payouts are once again added to the win meter. This feature continues until no new winning combos are generated.

• Bonus Game

  If bonus symbols appear on the first, third, and fifth reels of the game, then the player can participate in the bonus game. Prior to the start of the free spins, the player must choose from among four robots, with each having a different effect on the upcoming round. For example, Megatron offers five spins with an 8x to 10x multiplier, while Optimus Prime bestows eight spins with a 4x to 10x multiplier. Once the Autobot or Decepticon has been chosen, the free spins begin with the payout multiplier factored in.

Notable Autobots and Decepticons

A mind-numbing amount of heroes and villains have been added to the franchise over the years. If you're unfamiliar with Transformers, we suggest reading up on the following characters first.

Final Words on Transformers Slots

The Transformers franchise has maintained a high level of popularity for over 30 years, and IGT was happy to add them to their growing list of licensed products. Two Transformers slots have been produced so far, with both being available for online play. The second appears to rely more on the feature films for inspiration, while the original is drawn straight from the animated series and even includes some of the same voice actors. In either case, these slot machines allow players to enjoy fast-paced action along with the possibility of winning some serious cash.