Mad Scientist: Breaking Beakers Slot

Special features - the real chemistry behind the wins

Now let's get to the real fun - the special features. This game doesn't just look cool, it's packed with features that keep things exciting, especially when you start smashing those cups. These mechanics are where the biggest thrills (and winnings) are hidden, so understanding how they work is key to really enjoying the slot.

The Hold & Win Feature - Beakers, Jackpots & Big Bangs

This is the main event - the lab's biggest experiment - and it's where the Mad Scientist: Breaking Beakers - Hold & Win™ takes its name.

To trigger this bonus round, you'll need to get 6 or more Scattered Beaker symbols anywhere on the reels during the base game. It doesn't matter where they fall - as long as you get six or more in a spin, you're in.

Once activated, the reels transform into a separate bonus grid that plays very differently from the base game.

Here's how it works:

• You start with 3 spins.
• Each time you land a new beaker, the beakers drop to the lowest possible position on their respective reels. It's almost as if gravity is pulling them down.
• When the bottom row is full of Beakers, all values added to your win, all Beakers on that row disappear and your respin count is reset to 3. But not all Beakers are the same. Let's break down the different types you might see.

Regular beaker symbols (cash and jackpot values)

Some beakers are empty (ugh) and others are filled with sweet prizes. They look different depending on what they contain:

• Empty Beaker - These appear during the bonus game but have no value. Basically, they are just fillers, but help clear the rows.
• Green Beaker - Mini prize = 10x your bet.
• Blue Beaker - Minor prize = 30x your bet.
• Purple Beaker - Major prize = 100x your bet.
• Red Beaker - Grand Prize = 500 times your bet.

Getting just one Red Grand Prize Beaker will make you feel like you've just created a miracle formula - it's that satisfying.

Meet the Special Beakers - your secret weapons

Well, these are what really make the Hold & Win round special. There are three types of Special Beakers, and each one brings a unique power to the table. If you manage to land one (or more), it can completely change the course of the bonus round.

ALL Beaker

This one's a beast. When it lands, it collects the value of every other beaker on the screen, including jackpots and standard prizes. It then turns into the sum of all those values. This means that even if the rest of the board is mostly filled with small prizes, this guy can still deliver a massive payout.

It's like dropping a super-powered vacuum cleaner into the lab - it just sucks everything up.

CROSS Beaker

This symbol is a little more focused, but still powerful. The Cross Beaker collects all the values from the beakers in its row and column - horizontally and vertically.

It's perfect for when you've got prizes spread out in a cross shape and can often grab several jackpots at once if they're lined up just right.

EXTRA Beaker

Think of this as a multiplier on steroids. When it hits the board, the Extra Beaker increases the value of any other prize beaker by a random amount (between 1x and 5x your base bet). It doesn't affect empty cups - but anything with value will get boosted.

And on top of that? It has its own value too. So it's like a two-for-one deal: upgrade your board and cash in at the same time.

All three Special Beakers can appear during the Hold & Win feature, and if you manage to get more than one in a single round? The effects add up quickly. Sometimes the board just goes wild in the best possible way.

Bonus Grid Mechanics - The Line-Clear Reset

One of the more unique aspects of this feature is the way the beakers fall down after each spin. If you manage to fill an entire horizontal row, that row will be cleared and the respin counter will reset to 3 - even if you didn't land any new beakers on that spin.

This adds a layer of tension and excitement - you're not just waiting for more beakers to land, you're hoping that the grid will be cleared and gives you extra chances to keep the round going.

It's a clever little touch that makes the bonus round feel more interactive and less about pure luck.

Expanding Wilds - When the switch is flipped

Back in the base game, you'll also have Expanding Wilds to help you build wins. These come in the form of a large main switch symbol.

Here's what it does:

• It substitutes for any regular symbol (except beakers).
• When it lands, it expands to cover the entire reel.
• This can lead to multiple payline wins in a single spin, especially if it lands next to high paying symbols like the Mad Scientist or the Assistant.

It's one of those features that sneaks up on you. One moment you're thinking "Eh, average spin" and then BAM - a full wild reel and suddenly you're stacking wins.

Mystery Symbols - a scientific surprise every spin

Before each spin in the base game, certain spots on the reels are randomly selected as Mystery Symbol positions. These will all reveal a random symbol after the reels have finished spinning.

It may not sound like much, but if they all turn out to be a high paying symbol - like the Mad Scientist or the Rabbit - it can turn a lousy spin into a solid payday. And since you never know which symbol is going to come up, there's always a bit of excitement built into every spin.

So what makes these features so special?

What really sets this game apart is how all these features work together. You've got Expanding Wilds and Mystery Symbols that give the base game enough juice to keep things fun while you wait for the Hold & Win round. Once you get into the Bonus? Boom special cups, jackpot prizes, row-clearing resets and gravity-based mechanics take over.

It's like going from a spark to fireworks. Total chaos, but the kind that can pay off in a big way.