Time Bender 2 by Arrow's Edge

Step into a strange futuristic world where time itself can be manipulated in Time Bender 2 by Arrow's Edge. This sci-fi slot combines clocks, gears and mysterious time-travelling imagery with expanding Wilds, a dual-wheel feature, Hold & Win action, progressive jackpots and a large bonus grid. With 5 reels, 3 rows and 25 fixed paylines, there is plenty happening behind the game's relatively straightforward appearance.

Winning combinations are formed across the 25 fixed paylines, with matching symbols landing consecutively from the leftmost reel towards the right. The game's symbols follow its futuristic theme, while the Time Machine Wild provides the main way of improving regular reel combinations.

The Time Machine Wild has a particularly useful ability. When a Wild lands on reel 3, it expands vertically to cover the entire reel. However, the feature can go further. Special time effects can cause the Wild to spread towards reel 1 or reel 5, potentially creating additional full-reel Wilds. A well-timed Wild can therefore transform a large part of the screen and produce several winning combinations.

Another important feature is the Wheel Feature. This is activated when Wheel symbols appear on both reel 1 and reel 5 during the same spin. When triggered, players get access to a pair of wheels that can produce several different rewards.

The first wheel can award a direct cash prize of 10x, 20x or 50x the total bet. It can also award an Instant Coin Collect prize or provide entry into the game's main Hold & Win feature. This makes the Wheel Feature interesting because players do not always know whether they will receive an immediate prize or be sent into another bonus.

The Hold & Win feature is triggered when 6 or more Coin symbols appear. It can also be entered through the Wheel Feature. Once activated, the game expands into a much larger 5x6 bonus grid, although only the bottom three rows are initially active.

The player receives 3 Re-Spins, with every Coin that lands becoming locked into position. Whenever another Coin appears, it is held and the Re-Spins reset to 3. This continues while new Coins keep arriving, giving players the opportunity to build a substantial collection of prizes.

The bonus grid gradually becomes larger as complete rows are filled. Once a row has been filled with Coins, another row becomes available. This creates an interesting progression during the feature because the player is not simply collecting prizes on a static board. Successfully filling the lower section can open additional positions and provide more opportunities to continue the bonus.

There is another potentially valuable feature attached to the Coins. Multiplier badges can land on the bonus grid, with values increasing through 2x, 4x, 8x and 16x. These multipliers are applied when the Hold & Win feature finishes, potentially adding considerably more value to the collected Coin prizes.

The ultimate target is to fill all 30 positions on the 5x6 board. Completing the entire grid awards the feature's maximum prize, making every additional Coin particularly exciting as the board gets closer to being completely filled.

The Wheel Feature can also reappear during the Hold & Win round. This can provide additional prizes or help unlock further rows, giving the bonus another way to develop after it has already started.

Adding another layer to the game are four progressive jackpots: Mega, Major, Daily Drop and Mini. These jackpots can land randomly during any spin, meaning players do not necessarily need to enter a particular bonus round to have a chance of hitting one.

For players who want to get straight to the main action, Time Bender 2 also includes a Bonus Buy option that provides direct access to the Hold & Win feature. Availability and pricing can vary between casino versions.

The game is listed with medium-high volatility. Published information gives a base-game RTP of 94.04%, rising to 95.19% when the jackpots are included, with a maximum win of up to 1,700x the total bet.

Overall, Time Bender 2 by Arrow's Edge packs an impressive amount of feature action into its 25-payline format. Expanding Time Machine Wilds provide excitement during regular spins, while the Wheel Feature can lead directly into the Hold & Win. The expanding 5x6 grid, escalating multipliers and four progressive jackpots then give the bonus plenty of potential.

If you enjoy sci-fi slots, expanding Wilds, bonus wheels, Coin features, progressive jackpots and Hold & Win games, Time Bender 2 is certainly worth trying in free play. Bend time, fill the bonus grid and see how far those mysterious clocks can take you.