Push Gaming Announces Razor Ways for Epic Trilogy

Push Gaming has once again plunged into the depths of the ocean to bring players an exhilarating new slot game: Razor Ways. Following the success of Razor Shark and Razor Returns, Razor Ways offers a fresh and dynamic take on the beloved Razor series, without taking things to the extreme. Here’s a quick overview of what this exciting new game has to offer when it rolls out across Push Gaming casinos later in August 2024.

Game Overview

Razor Ways is a video slot that features a layout ranging from 3x6 up to 6x6 grids. There are 3 rows at the bottom of the reels that are always active and 3 at the top, which can be unlocked. Instead of adding another 20 pay-lines to the third release, like they did with the second game, gameplay in this upcoming release starts from 729 ways and goes up to a staggering 46,656 ways to win. This can only be matched by their older title, Wheel of Wonders from 2021.

Key Features

Free Spins Feature

The Free Spins feature in Razor Ways is determined by the number of Scatters that activate it. Here’s a breakdown:

• Glowing Mystery Symbols can appear, functioning like Mystery Symbols and filling the Multiplier Level meter.
• Each Glowing Mystery Symbol advances the level, with 5 symbols needed to move to the next level.
• Multipliers and free spins increase with each level, offering up to a x10 Multiplier and additional free spins.

Razor Reveal Feature

This signature feature is triggered when Mystery Symbols land on at least three consecutive reels or randomly. During the Razor Reveal feature, players can win:

• Instant Prizes with bet multipliers ranging from x1 to x5,000.
• Multipliers, Collectors, Converters, and in the base game, Scatter Symbols.
• Row Unlocker Symbol exclusively available during the Bonus Buy, unlocking a new row for potential wins.

Push Bet

The Push Bet mechanic, which is different from Razor Returns, allows players to enhance the gameplay experience for a higher bet:

• Mystery Symbols Push Bet increases the bet by 200%, guaranteeing 2 Mystery Symbols on unlocked rows in every base spin.
• Scatter Push Bet increases the bet by 40%, increasing the chances of landing Scatter Symbols.
• Activating both boosts the bet by 300%, combining the benefits of both Push Bets.

Special Symbols and Mechanics

Expanding Rows

Razor Ways starts with three active rows and three locked rows. Rows unlock as follows:

• A cascade or Instant Prize win expands the grid by one row.
• At the start of a new game round, the grid resets to its initial state.

Expanding Wild Symbol

The Expanding Wild Symbol can:

• Expand to cover unlocked rows in the base game.
• Unlock and expand to cover the entire reel during Free Spins, with multipliers ranging from x1 to x5.

Converter Into Wild Symbol

This symbol converts all corresponding Paying symbols on unlocked rows into Wilds, offering more ways to win.

Mystery Symbols

These can land anywhere in both the base game and the Free Spins feature, revealing various prizes including Paying symbols, Wilds, Expanding Wilds, Converter Into Wild Symbols, and Golden Shark Symbols.

Game Facts

• Layout: 3x6 up to 6x6 grid
• Win Lines: 729 to 46,656 ways
• Volatility: Mid-High
• Max Win (Theoretical): 25,000x Bet
• RTP:
  • Variant 1: 96.36%
  • Variant 3: 94.32%
  • Variant 6: 88.21% (Germany)
  • Variant 7: 85.26% (Germany)
• Bet Range: 0.10 (Min) to 100 (Configurable Max)

How it Compares

Razor Shark (August 2019) introduced players to the underwater adventure theme with high volatility and potential for massive wins through its Mystery Stacks and Razor Reveal features. Razor Returns (July 2023) enhanced this formula by amplifying volatility and win potential, adding elements like enhanced Razor Reveal features with symbols like Collector, Multiplier and Converter. Razor Ways builds on these foundations by introducing fresh dynamics such as Expanding Rows and pays in ways, not pay-lines. The game's expanding grid and additional features provide balanced volatility, making it more accessible to a wider audience while still maintaining the series' hallmark of exciting gameplay.

Final Thoughts

Razor Ways by Push Gaming brings a new level of excitement to the underwater adventure genre. It may sound complex on paper, but the studio tends to be exceptionally good at making their games intuitive with a broader audience in mind. With its reimagined iconic features, fresh mechanics, and the potential for substantial wins that top most of their recent titles, it’s sure to be a hit among both new players and fans of the Razor series. Keep your eye on the release no later than 7th of August! Until then, have a go at Cats of Olympuss, which is an exciting evolution of their hit game Dinopolis.