Rex Stampede Slot Review

The Rex Stampede Slot Game

Rex Stampede from ELK Studios throws me straight into a prehistoric landscape packed with dinosaur bones, hot sunsets, and a 5x4 grid framed in stone. The slot starts with 1,024 ways to win, which can rise to 5,184 during the bonus game when reels expand. Stakes run from 0.20 to 100 per spin, and the whole thing feels geared towards high-risk play with sharp swings and long spells between the real thrill moments.

Wins form when at least three matching symbols land on adjacent reels from the left, except for the top Rex symbol which pays from two of a kind. The set-up looks simple on paper, yet the stacked symbols, wild multipliers, and that dramatic Stampede mechanic make even ordinary spins feel loaded with potential. When the ground shakes and footprints appear, I know the T-Rex is circling and things can escalate fast.

Symbols and Payouts in Rex Stampede

The Rex Stampede paytable splits neatly into lows and premiums. The low-paying group uses 10, J, Q, K, and A, paying roughly 0.2x to 0.4x the bet for a full winning way. Premiums are four coloured dinosaurs plus the Rex himself. The blue, green, orange, and red dinos pay up to 2x, while the purple Rex sits on top at 0.5x, 1.5x, 3x, and 8x for 2, 3, 4, and 5 of a kind.

What really changes the dynamics is that every regular symbol in Rex Stampede can land stacked. A tiny number in the corner shows how many symbols are squeezed into that single position, up to eight from what I have seen. When a Stampede sweeps through and turns those stacks into Rex or golden Rex symbols, the ways system suddenly feels far more aggressive, and even modest patterns can flip into serious hits.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x8
	4	x3
	3	x1.5
	2	x0.5
	5	x2
	4	x1.5
	3	x1.25
	5	x1.5
	4	x1.25
	3	x1
	5	x1.25
	4	x1
	3	x0.75
	5	x1
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.5
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.35
	3	x0.3
	5	x0.35
	4	x0.3
	3	x0.25
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.2
	5	x0.25
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.15
	5	x0.2
	4	x0.15
	3	x0.1
	Multiplier
	Mystery
	Scatter
	Scatter, Special
	Wild, Special

Rex Stampede Slot Bonus Features

Feature-wise, Rex Stampede does not drown me in gimmicks, yet the few tools it uses work well together. Wild symbols stand in for all regular icons and may reveal multipliers of x2, x3, or x5 whenever they form part of a win. During the bonus game, any winning wild always shows a multiplier, which can swing a standard combination into something that actually moves the balance.

The headline mechanic is the Stampede feature. Two or more paw-print symbols on the same row transform themselves and every symbol between into Rex symbols in the base game or golden Rex symbols during free spins. Stacked icons caught in the trail stay stacked, so a single trigger can leave long bands of premium symbols across several reels. In practice, it does not pop up every few spins, yet when it covers a wide stretch, the outcome can be loud.

Free spins in Rex Stampede trigger when 3, 4, or 5 bonus skulls land, awarding 6, 12, or 18 spins. Inside the round, golden Rex symbols do the heavy lifting. A golden Rex on reel 1 gives an extra spin and turns into a regular Rex. On reels 2 to 5, each golden Rex adds a token to that reel’s meter; three tokens expand the reel from 4 to 6 rows, add a spin, and permanently upgrade one high-paying dinosaur above that reel to Rex for the rest of the bonus.

Bonus Buy Feature

Bonus Hunt One spin with more than TRIPLE the chance to trigger the bonus game at the cost of 3x the selected bet.
Feature Cost:	x3 Bet
RTP:	94%
Volatility:	-
Two or more Wilds One spin where at least two Wilds land at the cost of 10x the selected bet.
Feature Cost:	x10 Bet
RTP:	94%
Volatility:	-
Stampede One spin with guaranteed Stampede trigger at the cost of 25x the selected bet.
Feature Cost:	x25 Bet
RTP:	94%
Volatility:	-
Bonus Guarantees a game round with entry to the bonus game at the cost of 100x the selected bet.
Feature Cost:	x100 Bet
RTP:	94%
Volatility:	-
Super Bonus Guarantees a game round with entry to the super bonus game where every free spin will trigger a Stampede feature at the cost of 500x the selected bet.
Feature Cost:	x500 Bet
RTP:	94%
Volatility:	-

How to Win at Rex Stampede Slot

When I chase wins in Rex Stampede, I focus on three things. First, I treat the base game as set-up, looking for stacked symbols and the odd Stampede to keep me afloat while waiting for the bonus. Second, during free spins, the goal is to collect golden Rex tokens early so reels expand and more high pays convert to Rex. Third, I use the X-iter buys sparingly, trying the Bonus Hunt or a single Stampede spin rather than diving straight into the pricey super bonus every session.

Rex Stampede Slot RTP & Volatility

On the numbers side, Rex Stampede runs on a 94% RTP with high volatility and a stated hit frequency of 22.7% in the base game. The top potential is 25,000x the bet, which clearly demands an aggressive set-up and some very spiky distribution. From my sessions, that rating feels accurate; the slot can go many spins doing very little, then suddenly wake up when stacked symbols, multipliers, and a well-placed Stampede land in the same sequence.

The Concluding Verdict on Rex Stampede

After a fair amount of testing, Rex Stampede leaves me with a positive yet cautious impression. The visuals and dinosaur theme are executed with style, but it is the way stacked symbols, Stampede trails, and golden Rex upgrades interact that really sells the experience. When reels have expanded and several high-paying dinos have turned into Rex, every spin of the bonus round feels charged, especially if multipliers start dropping in the right spots.

The flipside is that 94% RTP combined with fierce volatility punishes careless bankroll management. This is not a slot I grind at high stakes; I tend to keep bets modest, take a few shots at the bonus or an occasional X-iter buy, and walk away when the game goes cold. For players who enjoy symbol upgrades, expanding reels, and those rare but wild spike wins, Rex Stampede is a solid prehistoric ride, though not a gentle one.

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