The Runemakers DoubleMax Slot Review

The Runemakers DoubleMax - Slot Overview

The Runemakers DoubleMax is a 6x6 cluster pays slot from Bang Bang Games that pushes the familiar DoubleMax multiplier into grid territory. Instead of fixed paylines, wins land from groups of five or more matching symbols touching horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. The theme leans on runes, magic, and northern legend, while the mechanical focus sits firmly on repeat cascades, added wilds, and a rapidly growing win multiplier.

Bets start at 0.20 and go up to 50 per spin, so the staking range works well for low and regular players, with enough headroom for high rollers. Each spin can trigger Dropdown chains, wild spawns, mystic reveals, and free spins. On paper the individual symbol prizes look modest for a cluster slot, yet once DoubleMax starts climbing, those small base values can escalate very quickly.

Theme and Design in The Runemakers DoubleMax

The Runemakers DoubleMax mixes Nordic myths and legends with a cold forest backdrop and a snowbound statue watching over the reels. The transparent grid floats above icy blues and soft purples, while runes and gems carry most of the visual weight. Graphics feel polished, the soundtrack has an epic tone without getting in the way, and the HTML5 build works smoothly across Android, iOS, and desktop browsers.

Symbols and Paytable in The Runemakers DoubleMax

The Runemakers DoubleMax uses eight regular symbols paying in clusters from 5 up to 14 or more of a kind. The lower-paying group is formed by blue, green, purple, and red stone runes, each paying up to 5x for a 14+ cluster. The higher-paying group is made of blue, green, purple, and red gem runes, reaching 6x to 10x for 14+ clusters. Several winning clusters can land in a single spin.

Wilds show a bold W and substitute for all regular runes. They can drop naturally and also appear during Dropdowns, where 1 to 5 wilds fill empty positions before new symbols fall. Scatters are golden symbols with a red eye and trigger free spins when three or more land. Mystic Symbols are grey tiles with a green question mark, landing in groups and revealing the same paying symbol once the cascade settles.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Scatter
	14	x10
	13	x8
	12	x8
	7	x2.5
	6	x2
	5	x1.5
	14	x8
	13	x5
	12	x5
	7	x1.5
	6	x1
	5	x0.75
	14	x7
	13	x4
	12	x4
	7	x1.25
	6	x0.8
	5	x0.5
	14	x6
	13	x3.5
	12	x3.5
	7	x1
	6	x0.75
	5	x0.4
	14	x5
	13	x2.5
	12	x2.5
	7	x0.75
	6	x0.4
	5	x0.2
	14	x5
	13	x2.5
	12	x2.5
	7	x0.75
	6	x0.4
	5	x0.2
	14	x5
	13	x2.5
	12	x2.5
	7	x0.75
	6	x0.4
	5	x0.2
	14	x5
	13	x2.5
	12	x2.5
	7	x0.75
	6	x0.4
	5	x0.2
	Wild

The Runemakers DoubleMax Rules and Gameplay

Gameplay in The Runemakers DoubleMax revolves around the 6x6 cluster pays mechanic. Any group of five or more matching symbols touching horizontally, vertically, or diagonally pays according to the paytable and then triggers a Dropdown. There are no paylines in the traditional sense, just clusters scattered around the grid. Hit frequency sits around the low twenties, so you see regular small hits mixed with longer dry spells.

When a win lands, all symbols in that cluster vanish, starting the Dropdown feature. Between one and five wilds first drop into the empty spots, then fresh symbols fall from above to refill the grid. If new clusters form, the process repeats, with more wilds and another cascade. Stake selection runs from 0.20 to 50 per spin, with autospin and turbo settings available for players who like a faster tempo.

The interface keeps things clear. To the left of the grid you have the DoubleMax win multiplier and shortcut buttons for the optional bonus tools. Spin, stake controls, and basic menus sit on the right or below, depending on device. The layout feels natural on mobile screens, and once you have seen a few cycles of Dropdowns and multipliers, the flow of the game becomes second nature.

Bonus Features in The Runemakers DoubleMax

The DoubleMax win multiplier is the star feature in The Runemakers DoubleMax. It starts at x1 and doubles with every successful Dropwin during a spin. That multiplier applies to all cluster wins in the current sequence. In the base game it resets after the Dropdown chain ends, but during free spins it never resets, which means a long run of cascades can send it to absurd levels until you hit the max win cap.

Mystic Symbols add an extra layer during cascades. After winning symbols disappear, new symbols can drop in as Mystics and fill big sections of the grid. When they land, all Mystic positions transform into the same regular rune, excluding wilds and scatters. This creates large or multiple clusters from nowhere and ties neatly into the DoubleMax engine by helping to keep Dropdown chains alive.

Free spins, called Runemaker’s Free Spins, trigger when at least three scatters land, granting 7 spins. Before they start you can gamble on a wheel for more spins, first from 7 to 9, then from 9 to 11. A losing gamble sends you straight back to the base game with nothing. There is also a paid Feature Buy that costs 125x the bet for instant entry on 7 spins, and a separate paid option that doubles your scatter odds by increasing stake by half.

RTP, Volatility and Max Win in The Runemakers DoubleMax

The Runemakers DoubleMax comes with several RTP settings, so I always check the information panel before I start. The default figure is 96%, while other versions sit at 94%, 90.5%, and 86%. Volatility is very high, bordering on brutal at times, so bankroll swings can be serious. On the positive side, the top payout reaches 15,000x the stake, which can mean up to 750,000 at the highest bet level.

Review Summary of The Runemakers DoubleMax

From a seasoned player’s perspective, The Runemakers DoubleMax feels like a strong step for the DoubleMax concept. The 6x6 grid and cluster pays mechanic pair well with the doubling multiplier, and the steady drip of wilds and Mystic Symbols keeps the base game lively. It can be tough to get those long Dropdown chains started, yet once the multiplier climbs, the game suddenly feels charged with potential.

On the downside, the high volatility and modest base symbol values mean plenty of spins return small or nothing, and the wide RTP range means game selection matters. The gamble on free spins can be savage if luck deserts you. I like to test the demo first, use the paid features with care, and stick to a strict budget. Treated that way, The Runemakers DoubleMax offers a thrilling, high-risk runic adventure.

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