Free slot: Saxon

How Saxon works

In the world of online casino, it is not uncommon to see online gambling providers revisit some great decades. Among them, the 1980s are very often highlighted. Of course, this was the period when music was very important, with the birth of great rock bands. Today, it is to this decade of the 1980s that the provider Play'n GO wanted to pay tribute, and more particularly to a famous British band. Welcome to Saxon!

Released during the month of August 2020, the Saxon slot machine takes you to the heart of the 1980s and more particularly to the environments where the music of the band from England that gave its name to this slot is omnipresent. And the least we can say is that Play'n GO's slot machine pays the perfect tribute to this mythical heavy metal band. Indeed, the graphics breathe the 1980s and will transport you completely in this period where hard rock was legion. But beyond the visuals, it's the sound atmosphere and especially the music that makes the strength of this slot. Indeed, you will play to the sound of the great hits that made the success of the English group. But the little extra is that you can choose the song thanks to the playlist located at the bottom left of the screen. The starting grid is quite classic with five columns, each containing three symbols. A feature is present in the basic game, while it will also be possible to win free spins on Saxon.

The feature in the base game works like this: as soon as you fill a column with the same symbol, the multiplier for that spin will increase by 1. If you ever make a win, then the associated multiplier will apply, increasing your winnings. Note that the stacked Wild symbol increases the multiplier by 2!

Saxon is a slot machine with a volatility that is considered high, while its payout ratio (RTP) is 96.24%, which puts it slightly above the average of slots on the market. As for the maximum payout, it is 10,000 times your original bet, which is a very attractive jackpot to try and win.

The different symbols of Saxon

Saxon from Play'n GO is a slot machine with several symbols, which can be divided into two categories: common symbols and premium symbols. There is also a Wild symbol, represented by a sword where you can see the coat of arms of the group, and which can substitute for any symbol, except the Scatter symbol. Note that this Wild symbol is stacked, which means that it takes up the entirety of a reel. Finally, it can pay you up to 50 times your original bet.

First, there are the common symbols, of which there are five. These symbols are so called because they appear much more often, but they have a lower payout. They are represented by different symbols, including the symbols of a deck of cards:

• The Green Shamrock, which can pay you up to 7 times your original bet

• The orange diamond, which can bring you up to 8 times your original bet

• The Black Spade, which can pay you up to 9 times your original bet

• The Red Heart, which can pay you up to 10 times your original bet

• The Purple Star, which can earn you up to 12 times your original bet

Below are the potential payouts for each common symbol in relation to a one euro bet.

Then there are the premium symbols, of which there are three. These symbols are considered premium, because unlike the common symbols, they are much more profitable, but logically appear much less often. They are represented by different objects that are part of the Saxon universe:

• The helmet, which can bring you up to 20 times your initial stake

• The eagle, which can pay you up to 25 times your original bet

• The jacket with the group's coat of arms, which can earn you up to 30 times your initial stake

As with the common symbols, below are the potential payouts for each premium symbol in relation to a one euro bet.

Finally, there is one last symbol in this slot machine, the Scatter symbol. It is represented by two symbols, the lead singer of the band Peter "Biff" Byford and a motorcycle. These two symbols can only appear on reels 2 and 4. They will allow you to unlock the free games on Saxon.

Connections in Saxon

In the Play'n GO Saxon slot machine, we have a classic starting grid with a connection system that is just as classic. Indeed, here you will be entitled to only 10 fixed paylines to make connections. You can find the different paylines on the screen below.

For a connection to occur, and therefore to win, the same symbol must appear at least once in the first three columns of your starting grid as well as on a connecting line, except for premium symbols, which offer you winnings from two appearances. The further your symbol goes on the grid, the bigger your win. Please note that on the Play'n GO slot machine, connections only work from left to right and only the highest win on each line is paid out.

How the bonus works in Saxon

As mentioned earlier in the introduction to this Saxon slot review, you have the opportunity to unlock free spins! To do so, you just need to make the two Scatter symbols, represented by a motorcycle and the lead singer of the band Saxon, Peter "Biff" Byford, appear on your game grid.

Once this is done, then the slot machine will offer you a random number of free spins, ranging from 5 to 15. After that, the bonus feature works exactly like the basic game. Your goal will be to make wins, but also to try to increase the multiplier. Note that on the Play'n GO Saxon slot machine, the multiplier counter does not reset between spins! So you can end up with a very large multiplier for your last free spins!

Unfortunately, you won't be able to buy the bonus feature on Saxon. So you will have to be patient and determined.

Our opinion on Saxon

For many years now, Play'n GO has been accustoming us to slot machines that combine entertainment, originality and above all, big winning potential. And once again, the provider has hit the nail on the head with Saxon!

Indeed, with this slot, the provider takes us back in time, in the heart of the 1980s and the British heavy metal scene, which pays a proud tribute to the greatest band of the time: Saxon.

The basic gameplay is simple and effective, and the ability to see your winnings multiply with each spin makes it even more intense. But your biggest chance of hitting the jackpot on this slot is undoubtedly the bonus feature, which may take a while to arrive but can very quickly spiral out of control to allow you to win big! As a reminder, the maximum payout on Saxon is 10,000 times your original bet, which is a huge jackpot to go after.

Saxon by Play'n GO is a slot machine that is considered to have a high volatility and an RTP of 96.24%, which ranks it slightly above the average slot machine on the market. Note that you can try the Saxon slot for free at Lucky7Bonus.