Star Trek The Next Generation Slot Review

Star Trek The Next Generation - Game Overview

Star Trek The Next Generation from BGaming puts me in the captain’s chair on a 5 by 5 cascading grid with up to 3,125 ways to win. The action takes place aboard the USS Enterprise, with bets from 0.20 to 100 and a default RTP of 96.46%. It is a medium to high volatility slot where wins can climb towards 10,000 times the stake if the bonus rounds line up.

This is a reworked version of an earlier release, now carrying a higher RTP and a fresh BGaming feel. Cascading wins power a meter on the left, and three consecutive cascades trigger a Respin Bonus that can lead into the Warp Speed Wheel. There is also a Free Spins round with selectable volatility, plus Feature Buy options. I find it ambitious and technical, though a bit heavy for quick, laid-back sessions.

Theme, Design and Atmosphere in Star Trek The Next Generation

The design leans hard into the TV series, which I really like as a long-time fan. The 5 by 5 grid sits inside the Transporter, so every spin feels like a beam-up sequence with characters materialising on the pads. Correct character names, Enterprise artwork, and a soundtrack that echoes the show give it a retro, old-school vibe. It looks solid without trying to be ultra-modern, and that fits the licence rather well.

Symbols and Paytable in Star Trek The Next Generation

The paytable in Star Trek The Next Generation is fairly modest in the base game. Low-paying symbols are the usual 10, J, Q, K, and A, and hitting five of a kind pays between 0.15 and 0.2 times the bet. You need the Cascades and multipliers from the features to push returns higher. On their own, the line wins rarely feel exciting, which is why I treat them more as fuel for the features.

Premium symbols are the crew, with Lieutenant Worf, Counsellor Deanna Troi, Commander Data, Commander Riker, and Captain Jean-Luc Picard at the top. Five of a kind here pays between 0.3 and 1 times the stake. The USS Enterprise acts as the Scatter, appearing on reels 1, 3 and 5 to trigger Free Spins. There is also a Mystery Symbol with the crew logo, which only appears during the Respin Bonus and transforms into regular symbols.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x1
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.4
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.3
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.3
	3	x0.25
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.2
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.15
	5	x0.25
	4	x0.15
	3	x0.1
	5	x0.2
	4	x0.15
	3	x0.1
	5	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	5	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	5	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	Scatter
	Mystery

RTP, Volatility and Win Potential in Star Trek The Next Generation

From a numbers angle, Star Trek The Next Generation sits at 96.46% RTP with medium to high volatility and a hit frequency of around 30.03%, so roughly one spin in three connects. Bonus games land on average every 197 spins based on the figures provided. The real money lies in the bonus structure, with stated potential up to 10,000 times the bet, while the Warp Speed Wheel alone can drop prizes of up to 5,000 times.

Respin Bonus and Warp Speed Wheel in Star Trek The Next Generation

The whole slot revolves around Cascades. Every time I land a winning combination, the winning symbols disappear and new ones fall from above, chaining further wins if they connect. Each consecutive cascade charges the Power Meter, and hitting three in a row triggers the Respin Bonus. You start with three respins plus one extra for every cascade beyond the third during that spin, or you can buy your way in with the Feature Buy for 30 times stake.

In the Power Bonus, every winning symbol type from the qualifying cascades is stored. If more than three symbol types were involved, only the three highest paying ones are kept. During the respins, the grid fills only with those stored symbols, shown as Mystery Symbols. After each respin, I pick the first, second and third Mystery Symbols on the Power Meter, revealing which symbol they stand for, then all matching symbols on the grid pay and are removed for new drops.

If all symbols are cleared from the grid after the third reveal, the Warp Speed Wheel triggers. This is a three-level wheel where each spin gives either a cash prize or a step up. Level 1 pays 10 to 25 times stake or moves you to Level 2. Level 2 raises that to 50 to 200 times, and Level 3 ranges from 500 to 5,000 times. In my sessions this part felt tense but not easy to reach.

Bonus Buy Feature

Respin Feature Re-spins round can be purchased for 30x the bet.
Feature Cost:	x30 Bet
RTP:	-
Volatility:	-
Free Spins Feature Free spins round can be purchased for 75x the bet.
Feature Cost:	x75 Bet
RTP:	-
Volatility:	-

Free Spins Options in Star Trek The Next Generation

Free Spins in Star Trek The Next Generation arrive when three Enterprise Scatters land on reels 1, 3 and 5. Once triggered, I can pick between Low, Medium, or High volatility, or let the game choose a Random option. Low volatility gives 8 spins with a starting total multiplier of 1 times and increases it by 1 after each cascade, plus 3 extra spins when I hit three or more cascades. Consolation spins apply if the round pays under 5 times stake.

Medium volatility offers 6 spins, starting at a 2 times multiplier, which climbs by 2 per cascade, with 2 extra spins for three or more cascades. High volatility is the spicy route, with 4 free spins, a 5 times starting multiplier and jumps of 5 per cascade, plus 1 extra spin from three or more cascades. The total multiplier applies to every win in the feature. I like having control over volatility, although without base-game multipliers or wilds the wait for free spins can feel long.

Final Verdict on Star Trek The Next Generation

As both a slot fan and a Star Trek watcher, I rate the theme work in Star Trek The Next Generation highly. The Transporter grid, character portraits, and soundtrack tie neatly into the show. It has a bit of a retro look, which suits a series that ran from 1987 to 1994. If you grew up with Picard and the crew, the fan service alone makes it an appealing game to fire up now and then.

Gameplay wise, though, it is not a light snack. The low paytable means I am largely waiting for either three Cascades to land for the Respin Bonus or three Scatters for Free Spins. Hitting three cascades in a row feels trickier than it sounds, and casual players might see many small base hits. When the features do connect, especially with the Warp Speed Wheel or a big total multiplier, the slot can throw out some impressive wins.

For my own bankroll, I treat Star Trek The Next Generation as a session game rather than something for a few quick spins. It suits players who enjoy layered mechanics like meters, respins, and variable volatility choices, and of course fans of the franchise. If you prefer simple, punchy slots, this might feel a bit slow. For Star Trek enthusiasts who enjoy high-tempo cascades with structured bonuses, though, it feels like a fitting tribute to the series.

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