The Matrix Slot
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The Matrix is a movie so emblematic that it still makes some people wonder—are we living in the real world? Playtech has undertaken the great burden of giving something so familiar a new form, and we are glad to say that they have succeeded. This relatively new slot (released in late 2017) offers 50 paylines and an RTP of 95.14%. That may be a little lower than the ideal 96% and above, but with all the bonus features in this game, you will hardly notice the difference.
The betting range starts at €0.50 and goes up to €100. It also features a great autoplay option called ‘Until Feature’, which is fairly self-explanatory. There is also a Turbo Mode button that does not affect gameplay at all. It is genuinely our pleasure to present this new title from Playtech.
Theme
Everything about this game is a perfect adaptation of The Matrix. The design—from the background and the constantly shifting digital rain that represents the Matrix itself, to the symbols and the buttons—is exactly what one would expect from a slot adaptation of this iconic movie.
Not only that, but you also get to relive some of the most memorable scenes from the film. Who doesn’t love watching Trinity’s slow-motion kick again and again? It’s one of the coolest moments in the entire trilogy! And Morpheus explaining the blue-pill-or-red-pill choice? Awesome!
The music is also spot-on. The simple background track is tense and dramatic, while the bonus-game music sounds like it was taken straight from the movie. The only sound that doesn’t quite fit is the one that plays after a small win, but as your winnings grow the soundtrack builds and the whole composition comes together.
The graphics and animations are gorgeous. The signature slow-motion effect simply had to be included, and it is used perfectly; everything ties together so well that it makes you want to rewatch the films.
Symbols
For low-value payouts, the game uses characters from the digital rain rather than the usual card ranks (A, K, Q, J, 10, and so on). There are four of these symbols: the first pair offers a maximum win of 50 coins, while the second pair pays up to 75 coins. Two additional low-value symbols—a telephone and Neo’s sunglasses—each pay up to 125 coins.
The high-value symbols feature Trinity, Morpheus, and Agent Smith. They can appear either stacked or as single symbols. Five Trinity symbols pay 150 coins, five Morpheus symbols award 200 coins, and five Agent Smith symbols are worth 250 coins. When you land two or more identical symbols adjacent to one another, the base screen shifts to a scene from the movie featuring that character.
The game includes two wild symbols: one depicting Neo in his code form and another showing the black-cat glitch. The Neo wild substitutes for other symbols in the usual way, while the cat wild appears only on the fifth reel; if it covers the entire reel, it also replicates onto the first reel. When this happens, the screen shifts to the iconic cat-glitch scene.
Finally, there is the Free Games symbol, represented by the red and blue pills.
Combinations and Jackpots
Once you land three Free Spins symbols on reels 1, 3, and 5, you trigger the bonus game. You’ll see the scene with Morpheus explaining what each pill does, although in this context the choice is simply between 8 free spins with additional Agent Smith symbols or unlimited free games with Sentinel wilds.
The red-pill option lets Agent Smith gradually take over the reels, and because his symbol has the highest value, this can yield substantial payouts. The blue-pill option adds Sentinel wild symbols that remain locked on the reels while the other symbols spin; however, if a Lightning Rifle symbol appears, the Sentinels disappear. The free spins end when more than six Sentinels are present on the reels simultaneously.
We have already discussed the cat symbol’s function, but it is worth covering in more detail. It is called the Déjà Vu Shuffle. As noted, two reels become fully stacked with wilds, after which the symbols shuffle for a chance at an even bigger win. Keep in mind that there are 50 paylines in this game, so you are likely to walk away with a solid payout no matter how the symbols settle.
Overall, this game doesn’t just appeal to your nostalgia and love of The Matrix—it is also well worth your time because it can deliver amazing wins. We promise there won’t be any glitches that erase your winnings.