Stampede

Stampede is a 5-reel, 3-row slot from Eyecon with 243 ways to win and an RTP of 95.25%. Released in December 2016, it draws on an African safari theme with the Big Five animals across the reels and a golden savannah sunset behind them. Volatility is high, so dry spells happen, but the free spins round lets you pick your own risk level with multipliers ranging from 2x right up to 10x.

Theme and Symbols

The reels sit against a backdrop of dry grasslands and acacia silhouettes under a warm orange sky. Four high-value symbols represent Africa's most recognisable wildlife: lions, elephants, rhinoceroses, and buffalo. These are drawn in a semi-realistic 3D style that gives the game a slightly more polished look than some of Eyecon's older catalogue. The lower-paying symbols are standard playing card suits (hearts, diamonds, clubs, spades), which keep the paytable balanced without cluttering the screen with extra animal artwork.

If you have played other Eyecon wildlife-themed games like Shaman's Dream or Sands of Fortune, the visual approach will feel familiar. Eyecon tend to use clean layouts with bold colours, and Stampede fits that pattern well.

Wild and Scatter Symbols

The sun acts as the wild symbol and only appears on reels 2, 3, and 4. It substitutes for every symbol except the elephant scatter, so it helps bridge gaps in winning combinations across the middle of the grid. Restricting wilds to the centre reels is typical of Eyecon's design philosophy and stops the feature from becoming too generous in the base game.

The elephant is the scatter symbol. Landing three or more elephants anywhere on the reels triggers the Free Games Bonus, which is where most of the game's bigger payouts come from.

Free Games Bonus

When the free spins round triggers, you are given a choice between five different combinations. Each one trades the number of spins for a higher multiplier:

• 20 free spins with a 2x multiplier
• 15 free spins with a 3x multiplier
• 10 free spins with a 4x multiplier
• 8 free spins with a 5x multiplier
• 5 free spins with a 10x multiplier

The multiplier applies to every win during the feature, not just specific symbol combinations. Picking 5 spins at 10x is the high-risk option: fewer chances to land a win, but each one pays substantially more. The 20-spin option at 2x suits players who prefer steadier returns. There is no objectively correct pick since it depends on your appetite for variance, but the middle options (10 spins at 4x or 8 spins at 5x) offer a reasonable balance between frequency and payout size.

The Free Games Bonus can retrigger up to 15 times during the feature. Retriggering at a high multiplier is where Stampede produces its largest wins, though this happens rarely given the high volatility.

Gamble Feature

After any base game win, you can choose to gamble the payout in a double-or-nothing side game. You pick one of two options, and a correct guess doubles your winnings. You can gamble up to five consecutive times or until the total reaches £32,000, whichever comes first. Getting it wrong forfeits the entire win from that spin. This is a standard Eyecon feature that appears across most of their titles, including Fluffy Favourites and Temple of Iris.

How Stampede Compares to Other Eyecon Slots

Eyecon are best known for the Fluffy Favourites series, which targets a lighter, toy-themed audience. Stampede sits at the opposite end of the tone spectrum with its safari setting and high volatility. The 243 ways to win mechanic is also a step up from the 25 fixed paylines used in many older Eyecon games, giving you more potential winning combinations per spin.

Where Stampede stands out is the level of control in the free spins round. Most Eyecon slots assign a fixed number of spins and a fixed multiplier when the bonus triggers. Letting players choose their own balance between spin count and multiplier is a more engaging approach, even if the underlying maths remains broadly similar regardless of which option you select. For more on what Eyecon offer across their full game library, their provider page lists every title available on this site.

Volatility and Payout Profile

The 95.25% RTP is slightly below the current industry average of around 96%, which is common for Eyecon games designed primarily for the UK market. High volatility means longer stretches without significant wins, punctuated by occasional larger payouts. The theoretical maximum win of 500x your total stake is modest compared to some newer high-volatility slots, but it is achievable through multiplied free spins rather than requiring a single lucky base game spin.

The combination of 243 ways and a £0.25 minimum bet keeps the cost per spin low relative to the number of winning possibilities, which makes Stampede accessible for longer sessions even at lower bankrolls.