Itero (Hacksaw Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

Itero: Slot Overview

Itero, Latin for ‘to repeat’, plays on a 5x4 grid with 20 paylines. The concept centres on EchoSpins, a respin that clones the triggering spin, with multipliers turning small repeats into serious hits. The tone is introspective: grey and black classical architecture, colour splashes behind statue busts, and a piano-led score. I rate it as a high-volatility ride that can swing, but the mechanic gives a clear focus from the first spin.

Itero Symbols and Design

The low pays are 10 through A, paying 1x to 2x for five of a kind. Premiums are five classical busts with vivid backdrops, paying 4x to 10x for five. Cerberus acts as the wild and substitutes on any reel; five wilds on a payline also pay 10x. The lion is the scatter. The Hand of Jupiter is the trigger to watch, as pairing it with at least one winning line opens the EchoSpins window.

I like how the sombre palette is punctuated by neon rings behind the statues, with a subtle screen glitch on wins. The mix of grey stone, Roman lettering and those colour bursts gives Itero a distinctive mood without clutter. The soundtrack starts as a gentle piano piece and swells when wins chain, which fits the repeat-win idea. The whole package feels considered, serving the mechanic rather than shouting over it.

Itero Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Wild
	5	x10
	5	x10
	4	x4
	3	x2
	5	x6
	4	x2
	3	x0.7
	5	x6
	4	x2
	3	x0.7
	5	x4
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x4
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.2
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.2
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.2
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	Special
	Scatter

Itero RTP and Wagering

Itero runs a configurable RTP, with 96.18% the top setting I’ve seen listed, and other models at 94.24%, 92.32% or 88.33%. Stakes range from 10p to £100 per spin, with a hit rate around 29.38% and a max win of 10,000x. Volatility sits at the top end; I treat sessions as swingy and plan bankroll accordingly. Wins pay left to right on 20 paylines, and wilds can make up a line for 10x.

Itero Bonus Features

EchoSpins sit at the heart of Itero. Land a Hand of Jupiter with at least one winning line and you get 1 to 8 EchoSpins that replay the triggering win. Two multiplier types matter here: additive values of x2, x3, x4, x5 or x10, and multiplicative values of x2 or x3. They feed a global win multiplier that applies only during EchoSpins, and it climbs again on each repeat if more multiplier symbols are in view.

Wrath of Jupiter triggers from 3 scatters and starts on 10 free spins. In this mode the Hand of Jupiter shows up more often, and I’ve found EchoSpins and higher multiplier values turning up with better frequency than base. The global multiplier resets after each EchoSpins sequence, so momentum comes in bursts. When the feature flows, the repeat-on-repeat effect feels like a rising tide, but stretches of quiet are part of the ride.

Gift from the Gods arrives with 4 scatters and also gives 10 spins, but here every multiplier symbol you land is banked into a total that applies when EchoSpins trigger. That total resets after the Echo sequence, so you build again. Where allowed, a Buy Bonus sits on the UI: Wrath of Jupiter for 129x (RTP 96.2%) or Gift from the Gods for 200x (RTP 96.25%). Both are high risk, with punchy pacing.

The 200 Spins Itero Slot Experience

I gave the base a fair shake before triggering features, then switched to paid entries to compare. Buying Wrath of Jupiter first, then Gift from the Gods, mirrors how many testers frame it, and the contrast is clear. Wrath feels busier, with more Hands surfacing and shorter waits between Echo sequences. Gift builds a visible multiplier in the corner, creating anticipation as it climbs while you hunt for that next Hand to connect.

I’ve had rounds where Gift’s total grew nicely yet no Hand dropped to cash it in, which lines up with what others report. On the flipside, a couple of sharply multiplied Echo repeats can land back-to-back and lift a session fast. The mechanic swings both ways by nature, so I size bets with that in mind. When it strings together, Itero can hit its stride and feel properly gripping indeed.

Review Summary for Itero

This slot stands out through concept and execution. EchoSpins repeat the exact win, while additive and multiplicative symbols scale a global multiplier that only matters during the echoes. Two free spin modes add distinct flavours: Wrath throws more Hands and feels pacey; Gift lets you stack a total and hope for the right trigger. With a 10,000x cap, the ceiling is there, though base play can feel sparse between highlights.

RTP variation matters here, so I check the model in the info screen before spinning. The 96.18% setting is fair; anything lower changes the long game. High volatility is baked in, so you’ll see patches of little movement, then sudden surges when EchoSpins align with good multipliers. If you rate a clear core mechanic and thematic cohesion, Itero delivers both without fuss. Note that multiplier symbols do nothing outside EchoSpins, and the hit rate sits around 29.38% on the top model, which frames expectations.

Itero Final Thoughts

Itero isn’t a beer-and-pretzels time filler; it’s a high-variance slot with a neat repeat-win hook and two well-drawn bonuses. I play it for the echo chains, knowing the multipliers only matter there, and I’m happy to use the buys where permitted when I want action on tap. With 20 lines, 5x4 reels, a 96.18% top RTP, and 10,000x potential, the package is coherent and, when it pops, properly thrilling too.