Quickspin

Hammer of Vulcan

High-volatility Vulcan slot connecting forge strikes to expanding Wilds

SlotRanker Score
75
/ 99
75
05099

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RTP
95.81%
return to player
Volatility
High volatility
variance
Max win
20,347×
top multiplier
Min bet
$0.20
per spin
Reels
6
4096 lines
Player rating
4.1 ★
6 votes
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Why this score

High confidence (100%)

Five weighted signals shape the composite. Four context signals refine ties. See how we rate for the full methodology.

Slot score profile across 5 weighted categoriesPayouts & RTP8/10RTP 95.81% → 8.0/10Volatility9/10high → 9.0/10Win Potential8.6/10x20347.00 (20347×)…Features7/1011 features → 7.0/10Game Mechanics6.6/10f=11 r=6 p=4096 →…
Payouts & RTP8/10
RTP 95.81% → 8.0/10
Volatility9/10
high → 9.0/10
Win Potential8.6/10
x20347.00 (20347×) → 8.6/10
Features7/10
11 features → 7.0/10
Game Mechanics6.6/10
f=11 r=6 p=4096 → 6.6/10
Context signals (tie-breakers)
Layout5/10
6x4 → 5.0/10
0.2–100 (×500) → 6.0/10
provider avg 7.3 → 7.3/10
synthetic proxy → 7.5/10

Popularity blends real player search demand (~30 markets) with a catalogue-derived proxy; games without measurable search demand use the proxy alone. Not live play telemetry.

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SlotRanker Score: 75 — Hammer of Vulcan by Quickspin

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Slot Summary

A Hammer Wild can turn every symbol beneath it into a Wild, allowing Hammer of Vulcan to create meaningful base-game changes before Free Spins appear. Quickspin pairs that transformation with high volatility, a 95.81% RTP, and a 20347x maximum. The same hammer action becomes more consequential during Light the Forge, where each strike raises the Free Spins Multiplier and unsuccessful final spins can receive another attempt.
MechanicsHammer Wilds expand downward and raise bonus multipliers

How It Plays

The six-reel, four-row format evaluates combinations through 4096 ways. Hammer Wilds can alter an individual reel from their landing position downward, so base-game wins need not rely solely on natural symbol placement.

Regular Wild Symbols and transformed positions substitute within the ways system. The direct transformation gives ordinary spins access to the game's signature action without requiring entry into Light the Forge.

Theme & Atmosphere

Fire, Greece, and Mythology meet beneath Mount Etna, where Vulcan works as the divine smith. The forge connects the god's traditional role to every hammer-triggered reel change.

The setting also mixes ancient craftsmanship with a heavier musical character. Molten metal and forged weapons support the forceful tone while keeping the mechanic readable as an act of smithing.

Features & Win Potential

Expanding Wilds begin with the Hammer Wild. Every position below the landing point changes into a Wild Symbol, while multiple hammers can alter separate reels on the same spin.

During Free Spins, each Hammer Wild also raises the Free Spins Multiplier by 1. The multiplier has no stated cap and remains active through the rest of that feature.

Bonus & Free Spins

Light the Forge begins through Scatter Symbols or the Bonus Buy option where available. Hammer Wilds raise the multiplier, while additional Scatter Symbols award Additional Free Spins.

Strike Again checks the last Free Spin. If it has no win, another spin is granted, and the process repeats after further losing spins until a winning result appears.

Spec sheet
Hammer of Vulcan at a glance.
Identity
Slot nameHammer of Vulcan
StudioQuickspin
Released9/24/2020
Math
SlotRanker Score75
RTP95.81%
VolatilityHigh volatility
Max win20,347×
Bet range$0.20 – $100.00
Player rating4.1 / 5 · 6 votes
Format
Reels6
Paylines4096
Layout6x4

True Cost to Play

Expected average based on this slot's 95.81% RTP — individual sessions vary with volatility.

Cost per hour$3.35
Cost per session$3.35

Estimate only, for entertainment purposes — treat gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money, and set a budget you can afford to lose.

Bankroll survival simulator

How long could a bankroll last on Hammer of Vulcan? We simulate thousands of sessions from this game's published RTP and volatility — the long-run math, not a prediction of your next spin.

Volatility tier: High

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How this works

Each simulated spin either misses or returns a win drawn from a log-normal distribution, with the hit rate and spread set by the slot's volatility tier (High). The model is calibrated so the average return equals this slot's published RTP (95.81%), with wins capped at its top multiplier (20,347×).

This is a simplified, parametric model of the game's math — not its real paytable. It exists to make the house edge visible over many sessions, so the numbers above are averages across thousands of runs, never a forecast of one.

This is math, not a prediction. Real sessions vary wildly, and no strategy changes a game's built-in house edge. Play for fun, set limits, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.

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Identity
Studio
Released9/24/20207/16/20186/9/20208/26/20207/20/2023
Math
RTP95.81%97.61%96.56%96.5%96.01%
VolatilityHigh volatilityMedium/HighHigh volatilityHigh volatilityMedium/High
Max win20,347×1,000×5,058×15,360×1,000×
Format
Reels65555
Layout6x45x35x35x35x3
Paylines40962010204820
Min bet0.20.010.20.10.2
Max bet100205020200
Features
Progressive
Wild symbol
Free spins
Scatter symbol
Multiplier
Bonus game
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Questions & Answers

Hammer of Vulcan FAQ

3 questions

When a Hammer Wild lands, every symbol beneath it on the same reel changes into a regular Wild Symbol. The conversion can create a larger connected Wild area.

Hammer Wilds retain their Expanding Wilds effect and also increase the Free Spins Multiplier. Volcano Scatter Symbols can add further spins to the round.

If the final Free Spin produces no win, Strike Again awards another spin. It can repeat after another losing result until a win occurs.

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