Chibeasties

The main question that players may ask when loading up this slot online, is what exactly are Chibeasties? Well, they are somewhat mythical creatures that dwell in the forest, which is precisely where this slot is set. Trees appear on either side of the board, with smooth animations dropping each symbol into place during each spin. Chibeasties also works well on mobile, including tablets and similar devices. Players can spin this slot for 0.20 per round, and the maximum potential winnings sit at 15,000x the stake size.

Chibeasties was produced by Yggdrasil Gaming, with their logo actually appearing in the slot itself. This company has released a handful of popular titles in the past, including slot machines such as Towering Pays Excalibur, Super Cash Drop GigaBlox, and Raptor Doublemax. While Yggdrasil likes to innovate with the features across their range, the mechanics in Chibeasties are all relatively simple. 

Symbols in this slot revolve around different forest-related items, alongside the Chibeasties themselves. In order of desirability, there is a purple plant, a brown plant, an orange flower, and a blue tentacle-shaped flower. Should five of these appear across a payline, players can be awarded with up to 50x, 60x, 70x, and 80x their stake size, respectively. 

Now let's look at the Chibeasties, all of which are represented by different colours. These colours are orange, blue, purple, and red, which can award players up to 200x, 300x, 400x, and 750x, in that order. All of these symbols are highly detailed, with each Chibeastie having a unique set of clothing and accessories.

Finally, there are special symbols, of which there are 2. First is a wild icon, displayed as the somewhat iconic Yggdrasil logo. These symbols can replace any standard icon to form a matching combination. Scatter symbols, shown as a Chibeastie carved into a tree truck, can also drop across any of the reels. These are linked to the main bonus mode, which is covered in detail below!

Landing 3 or more scatter symbols on any reel during the same spin can trigger the main free spins bonus mode in Chibeasties. If 3, 4, or 5 of these icons appear, players will receive a total of 10, 20, or 40 free spins, respectively. The round will start with a random symbol being selected, which will then expand to cover the entire reel. Interestingly, the wild icon can also be chosen at the beginning of the round, which is perhaps the most desirable outcome.

It's worth mentioning that this symbol will only expand if it can form a matching combination. More than one of these combinations can also be formed per spin, with subsequent expansions occurring in order of potential winnings. Finally, this bonus mode can sadly not be retriggered, as scatter icons do not appear when free spins are being played out. 

To wrap up this review, Chibeasties is a slot that has a variety of things going for it. High-quality visuals, smooth animations, and superb mobile compatibility are among the standout features. Perhaps the only downside of this slot is the singular bonus mode. However, it is incredibly simple and can award players with up to 40 free spins!