Aftermath
New- 🎰Provider
- NetEnt
- 📅Release date
- 🎨Theme
- Постапокалипсис, Восстание
- 📊RTP
- 96.05%
- ⚡Volatility
- Medium
- 💰Max win
- 25000x
- 📐Grid
- 4×6
- 🛒Bonus buy
- Yes
- 🪙Min bet
- 0,20 €
- 💸Max bet
- 20,00 €
- 🎮Demo
- Yes — free
- ⚙️Mechanics
- Wild Cascading Buy Bonus Multiplier Scatter Expanding Reels Collectible Symbols
- 🆕Status
- New
Aftermath slot review
It didn't take AI long to mix up spreadsheets with nuclear warheads — and now a crew of rebel office clerks is smashing the system with whatever's on hand, from golf clubs to rusty rebar. Aftermath from NetEnt takes this post-apocalyptic office revolt and turns it into a cluster slot where the board literally explodes and grows mid-battle — and the stated "medium" volatility seems to be trying to contain the chaos too, without much success.
The short version: the board starts at 4×6 and can expand up to 6×8, RTP at 96.05%, volatility rated as medium, hit frequency at 22.00%, and a win cap of 25000x the bet. Already worth raising an eyebrow here: that cap and a whole arsenal of explosive features don't sit comfortably next to the word "medium."
What actually drives the game?
Every winning combination raises the multiplier by +1, affecting every subsequent win within the same spin. The multiplier persists during Avalanches but resets between spins — except in Bonus Spins and Super Bonus Spins, where it keeps building until the round ends entirely. The base game and the bonus here run on genuinely different rules: the regular Wild only appears in the standard mode, while the special Wild, carrying its own multiplier, exists exclusively within the bonus rounds — this isn't just "bigger features," it's two separate mechanical worlds under one title.
Where's the real payoff hiding?
Four special symbols literally reshape the battlefield — each with its own role in destruction and chaos accumulation.
💡 Bomb — doubling the multiplier on explosion
When it explodes, Bomb doubles the current spin's multiplier. If several bombs go off at once, each one doubles the value — the effect stacks fast. During an Avalanche, the symbol stays sticky, locked in place until the sequence ends.
💡 Upgrade and Change — reshaping the symbols on the board
Upgrade replaces itself and a random number of low-pay symbols with the highest or second-highest paying symbol, chosen at random. Change replaces itself and all regular symbols in the 8 surrounding positions with one randomly chosen from among them; if no regular symbols are nearby, it turns into the lowest-paying one instead.
💡 Purge and the expanding board — from 4×6 to 6×8
Purge removes itself, every wall section, and all medium and low-pay symbols from the board, opening the way for a fresh Avalanche. Triggering either Purge or Bomb is exactly what can unlock additional positions — all the way up to a maximum of 6×8. In the base game, expanded positions hold during Avalanches but reset at the end of the spin; in Bonus Spins and Super Bonus Spins, that expansion persists until the round itself ends — another clear split between the base game's "peacetime" rules and the bonus's chaos.
💡 Bonus Spins and Super Bonus Spins
Landing 3, 4, or 5 Scatters in the base game triggers 8, 10, or 12 Bonus Spins respectively. A new Scatter within the round adds 3 spins, while a Super Scatter not only extends the streak by 3 but upgrades the round to Super Bonus Spins — where a special Wild with a random multiplier of +3 to +10 is guaranteed on every spin.
The Elevate system offers five paid boosts with a striking price spread:
- Scatter Hunt (x5) — raises the odds of entering the bonus by over 7 times
- Feature Hunt (x10) — guarantees at least one special feature per spin
- Power Boost (x25) — starts the spin with a x5–x10 multiplier
- Bonus Spins (x100) — guarantees the standard bonus round
- Aftermath Spins (x500) — opens Super Bonus Spins directly, with a guaranteed Super Scatter
"Medium" volatility — how calm does it actually feel?
Worth being honest here: a 22.00% hit frequency technically fits within medium volatility, but a multiplier that never resets throughout Super Bonus Spins is a rare thing to find in genuinely medium-volatility slots. Add Bomb, a board expanding to 6×8, and a 25000x cap on top — and you get a game that feels noticeably more aggressive than its own label. Don't be fooled by the word "medium" on the info screen.
⚠️ The Elevate spread — a hundredfold price difference
Between the cheapest (x5) and priciest (x500) Elevate option sits exactly a hundredfold gap in price. Worth knowing precisely what you're buying: Bonus Spins at x100 and Aftermath Spins at x500 lead to rounds of very different scale — not just "a pricier version of the same thing."
What players love
- The board can expand from 4×6 to 6×8, noticeably widening the space for combinations
- The multiplier in Super Bonus Spins builds without resetting for the entire round
- A guaranteed special Wild with a +3 to +10 multiplier lands on every Super Bonus Spins spin
- Five Elevate tiers cover any budget, from a light boost to a direct route into the top bonus
What to keep in mind
- The stated medium volatility sits awkwardly next to a 25000x cap and an explosive feature arsenal
- Board expansion in the base game resets after every spin instead of persisting
- The top Elevate tier costs x500 the bet — out of reach for many bankrolls
- The regular Wild only appears in the base game, the special one only in the bonus
Who does this post-apocalyptic revolt pay off for, and who should sit it out?
| Player profile | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fans of expanding boards and stacking multipliers | 🟢 Yes | The board grows up to 6×8, and the Super Bonus Spins multiplier builds without resetting |
| Players willing to pay for a guaranteed top-tier bonus | 🟢 Likely yes | Aftermath Spins at x500 opens Super Bonus Spins directly, with a guaranteed Super Scatter |
| Players relying on the stated "medium" volatility label | 🟠 Likely not | The 25000x cap and aggressive features feel noticeably harsher than the stated class |
| Players with a limited budget for the top Elevate tiers | 🟡 Caution | The x5 to x500 price spread demands a clear understanding of what you're paying for |
⚡ Is Aftermath worth playing?
Go for it if you like the idea of an expanding battlefield where the multiplier keeps building without resetting, and you appreciate the Elevate system letting you choose exactly what to pay for — from a light boost to a direct entry into Super Bonus Spins. But if you're trusting the "medium" label on the info screen and expecting a calm session, reconsider: the system promised control, but the chaos here has clearly gotten away from it.
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Aftermath FAQ
1
What happens if several Bombs trigger at once in Aftermath?
Each one doubles the multiplier for the current spin. With multiple Bombs, the effect stacks multiplicatively.
2
How is Purge more powerful than Upgrade in Aftermath?
Purge completely clears the grid of walls and low-value symbols. Upgrade only replaces some of them with higher-value symbols without changing the structure.
3
What does Special Wild bring to the bonus rounds in Aftermath?
An additional multiplier is added to the total counter with every win. In Super Bonus Spins, it is guaranteed on every spin.
4
How much can the grid expand in Aftermath?
It starts at 4×6. When Bomb or Purge triggers, the grid can expand up to 6×8.
5
Why doesn't the multiplier always reset between spins in Aftermath?
In the base game, it resets. In Bonus Spins and Super Bonus Spins, the accumulated value remains until the end of the round.
6
Which Bonus Buy level is the most powerful in Aftermath?
Aftermath Spins for 500x. It guarantees a Super Scatter and directly triggers Super Bonus Spins.
7
What is the maximum win in Aftermath?
25000x the bet — through Special Wild multipliers on the fully expanded 6×8 grid.
