Powerspin (Relax Gaming) Slot Review

Powerspin: Slot Overview 

Powerspin by Relax Gaming is a 3×3 online slot with 5 paylines, developed for fans of old-school fruit machines infused with a modern twist. Despite its futuristic veneer and a high-gloss interface, Powerspin plays things pretty straightforward. It draws inspiration from traditional slots, complete with classic symbols like cherries, lemons, sevens, and bells, but gives them a new edge with the Respin feature, a Bonus Wheel, and a few multipliers thrown into the mix. 

Released as part of Relax Gaming’s ongoing push to refresh retro formats, Powerspin doesn’t aim to reinvent the wheel — though it quite literally includes one. With a maximum win of 300x and a solid RTP of 96.84%, the slot provides frequent feature hits in a compact, three-reel format. It’s available across all devices and caters to both casual players and high rollers with a betting range from €0.10 to €500 per spin.

Design and Graphics 

While Powerspin won’t win awards for originality, it boasts a slick and polished visual design. The game’s backdrop glows with animated neon blues and purples, pulsing like a retro-futuristic arcade cabinet. The minimalist 3×3 grid is encased in chrome, and spinning the reels feels weighty and responsive.The symbols are classic but sharply rendered: cherries, lemons, bells, lucky sevens, diamonds, batteries, and thunderbolts. All symbols appear fully stacked, contributing to the game’s overall predictability and order. However, there are no wilds or scatters here — a surprising omission in a modern slot, and one that simplifies gameplay at the cost of complexity.

While it may feel borrowed from Red Tiger or even a generic studio aesthetic, it’s not unpleasant. The game is functional, fast, and visually coherent — just not particularly exciting.

Gameplay Mechanics 

Powerspin plays on a 3×3 reel set with 5 fixed paylines, which is about as retro as it gets. The simplicity is refreshing, but don’t be fooled — the slot contains a couple of key features that can elevate the experience. 

There are 7 regular symbols, with thunderbolts paying the most — 6x the bet for three-of-a-kind. All symbols land in stacks, increasing the chance of landing multiple identical reels, which triggers the Respin feature. 

The Respin activates when 2 full reels of matching symbols land. The matching reels lock, and the third reel spins again. If a full screen of identical symbols appears (excluding thunderbolts), the Bonus Wheel is activated. The wheel provides multipliers or symbol upgrades, transforming the modest base win into something more meaningful. 

It’s a neat system: Respin to Bonus Wheel to potential multiplier. However, without wilds, scatters, or free spins, the game may feel too mechanical for those who crave variety.

Sound and Music 

The audio in Powerspin plays to its theme: fast-paced, synthetic, and arcade-like. A steady, pulsing electronic beat accompanies the base game spins, giving off a vibe reminiscent of 1980s pinball machines or dance halls. It’s energizing without being intrusive. 

Feature triggers are marked by more dramatic sound effects, especially during the Bonus Wheel spin, where the anticipation builds with rising tones and the click of a pointer circling the segments. It’s designed to emulate excitement in a casino setting — and does so adequately. 

That said, the sound design is far from groundbreaking. It works for the game’s style but lacks the charm or uniqueness that would make it memorable.

Bonus Features 

Respin FeatureThe Respin is central to the gameplay. Triggered by landing 2 full reels of matching symbols, it locks those reels and respins the third, offering a second chance at a full-screen match. The best possible payout in the Respin round is 30x for a full screen of batteries (note: thunderbolts don’t appear during Respins). 

This feature doesn’t guarantee huge wins, but it can offer regular excitement as it’s relatively frequent. It serves mostly as a stepping stone to the Bonus Wheel. 

Bonus Wheel 

If you land a full screen of matching symbols (excluding thunderbolts), the Bonus Wheel is triggered. The wheel features 5 segments, which include: 

Multipliers: Adding +1, +3, or +5 to your total multiplier (up to 10x). 

Symbol Upgrade: If it lands on red, your winning symbol is upgraded to a higher-paying one. 

End game segment: A grey area that terminates the bonus. 

Max payout: A segment offering 300x your stake, the highest win possible. 

You can land multiple upgrades or boosts before hitting the grey zone, allowing your win to escalate quickly — though luck plays a huge role. 

Jackpot Star Feature 

This feature can activate randomly and awards one of six fixed jackpots. It’s more of a background mechanic, rarely triggered, and wasn’t a highlight during testing. Still, it adds another layer of mystery to the proceedings.

Betting Options and Payouts 

One area where Powerspin flexes is its broad betting range, making it suitable for everyone from casuals to serious players: 

Min Bet: €0.10 

Max Bet: €500 

RTP: 96.84% 

Volatility: Medium (leaning toward high) 

Max Win: 300x the bet 

This payout potential might feel underwhelming by modern standards — many video slots advertise 5,000x or more. But the game’s medium volatility means payouts come more consistently, albeit in smaller chunks. It’s designed more for steady play than jackpot dreams. 

Interestingly, during a demo test, the max bet (€500) yielded a €120,000 win thanks to Bonus Wheel multipliers — showing that the max payout is achievable, if rare.

Conclusion 

Powerspin by Relax Gaming is a throwback slot dressed in futuristic clothing. It appeals to a very specific audience — players who enjoy the simplicity of a 3×3 grid and straightforward features but still want a little extra spice via multipliers and respins. 

There’s no denying the game is well-built: responsive controls, a clean interface, and features that hit frequently enough to keep things interesting. The Bonus Wheel, while modest in potential, does add a layer of unpredictability that’s sorely needed in a game with no wilds or free spins. 

However, its lack of innovation, limited max payout, and low symbol values prevent it from standing out in today’s crowded market. Players chasing big multipliers, jackpot features, or immersive narratives will likely find Powerspin underwhelming. On the other hand, fans of retro slot machines looking for a polished upgrade with better RTP and digital flair may enjoy short bursts with this one.