Fruit Warp

Not normally renowned for their fruit machine prowess, 2014 saw ambitious provider Thunderkick step outside the norm to pool their creative juices into Fruit Warp - offering a fresh take on the classic genre.

You won’t find reels or rows inside this intriguing offering. In their place, an assortment of exotic fruits whizzes around before taking up place on a makeshift reel setup.

Don’t be put off by this unexpected twist. You’ll soon get the hang of the game after a few spins. Let’s find out what other surprises Thunderkick have up their sleeve..

Design

Fruit Warp takes the traditional fruit machine blueprint and tosses it on its head. The game inhabits a place where gravity doesn’t seem to exist; where 3D symbols floating in mid-air create a hallucinogenic, dream-like effect. It’s a world not out of place in an animated Pixar set.

Dispensing with reels makes this the least-looking one-armed bandit you are likely to come across, reinforced by the cute bubbles floating all around and the Caribbean-like beat layered on top.

Symbols are a little more in line with expectations. Cherries, strawberries, oranges and grapes are joined by their exotic counterparts like star fruit and dragon fruit.

The latter, vivid pink symbol is the most lucrative, returning 216x your bet for a full-screen combination.

Gameplay and Features

Once you’ve hit spin, 9 fruits in no particular order fly across the screen before prompting a payout evaluation. At least 3 of the same type are needed for a win, and as usual - the more symbols you land - the richer the reward.

Wild symbols are not part of the action in this game, but a feature termed Portal Re-Spins are. This kicks in whenever you catch four identical symbols, locking them in place while a respin ensues.

Free Spins

Now for the main event: Fruit Mode, Thunderkick’s name for Free Spins. The round is activated on view of 5 or more matching symbols. During the feature, each triggering symbol gets ‘warped’ into a chosen special symbol, before all fruits are then spun again. Landing more of the same symbol advances you further on the Warp Meter, while multipliers also increase at each step.

Volatility

Players should brace for some rough treatment in Fruit Warp, with the game categorised as ‘highly volatile’ - belying its outward appearance. What this means is you’re likely to encounter long spells with fairly fruitless results.

On the flipside, should you trigger a succession of augmenting multipliers during Free Spins, you stand to net the meatier prizes which max out at 11,000x your wager.

In terms of RTP (Return to Player), Fruit Warp is one of the more generous games you’ll find, returning 97% of your bets on average over time.

The Verdict

Thunderkick have rightly earned a reputation for delivering unique, innovative games that delight slot fans of all ages and preferences.

It’s clear they set out to push boundaries with this creative release, which the provider achieved to full effect. Fruit Warp can be considered another high quality addition to Thunderkick’s fast-growing repertoire, slickly combining elements of classic fruit machine gaming with delightful modern upgrades.

Floating fruits, no spins, or reels.. those words are enough to turn avid retro slots fans reeling in horror, but Thunderkick make it all work quite brilliantly.

If you’re bored of the regular homogeneous line-up of classic slots and fancy something a little different, Fruit Warp might just provide the answer.

Fruit Warp at Wildz Casino

Worked up an appetite for more unique Thunderkick slots? We recommend 1429 Uncharted Seas and Babushkas, which are both available to play at Wildz. Or for something a little heavier, hit up the provider’s popular Beat the Beast franchise.

FAQs

What is the RTP for Fruit Warp?

Fruit Warp comes with an advertised RTP of 97.0%.

How do I earn Free Spins in Fruit Warp?

Free Spins are awarded when a minimum of 3 identical symbols land during a spin.

Who developed Fruit Warp?

The slot was produced by Swedish provider Thunderkick.