The Respinners (Hacksaw Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

Design and Symbols in The Respinners

The Respinners leans into a minimalistic design with a concert crowd behind the reels and a soundtrack that sets the mood from the first spin. It starts melodic and relaxing, then picks up the tempo when features land, adding guitar, drums, and synthesiser so you end up bopping along like you’re at a real gig. Built as part of the Pocketz series aimed at mobile play, it still looks superb on a PC, with the appearance and atmosphere working hand in hand.

There are 9 regular symbols split into highs and lows: 5 colourful musical notes at the low end, then 4 premiums formed by the band members — guitarist, drummer, synthesiser player, and lead vocalist. A Wild symbol helps complete wins by substituting regulars. Wins require at least 3 symbols from the leftmost reel, with 5-of-a-kind paying best. Full lines of lows cap at 0.15x, while the band premiums range from 1x to 4x the stake.

The Respinners Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x4
	4	x1.5
	3	x1
	5	x2
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.5
	5	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	5	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	5	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	5	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	5	x0.15
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.05
	Respin
	Special
	Wild
	Wild

The Respinners – Technical Info

Action plays on a 5x4 layout with 1,024 ways, so all adjacent symbols from the left pay. Volatility is high, and smaller hits don’t drop often, so I keep bets sensible. RTP sits at a solid 96.4%, above average. Bets run from 0.2 to 100 per spin, which suits both cautious play and higher stakes. The maximum potential is 5,150x on a single spin, which is decent for the format and pairs well with the feature-driven nature of the game.

Bonus Features in The Respinners

Hacksaw takes a minimalistic approach on features too, but the few on offer can do the heavy lifting: Respins, Crowd Goes Wild, and Free Spins. Crowd Goes Wild can trigger on any base spin, dropping up to 12 Wilds onto the grid, dramatically raising the chance of a decent combo. The Respins feature is the heart of the game. A win with band members grants a Respin and highlights that musician. Chain fresh band wins and the Respins keep going.

Respins end when no new premium combos land or when the full band is highlighted, which triggers Free Spins. You get 12 spins and there’s no way to extend the round. Before it starts, a value appears under each band member, showing their multiplier. When a combo includes those band members, the current multiplier applies and then increases by 4x, with no cap. This is where the slot’s potential sits, as repeated band wins can push returns far beyond base game payouts.

The 200 Spins Experience in The Respinners

I gave it a proper go with 200 spins, using a moderate bet of 1 per spin. The soundtrack had me locked in from the start, but the hit rate felt poor early, with a bunch of dead spins and no features showing up. Base wins did trickle in, yet they didn’t move the needle much. It was a reminder that high volatility paired with meagre symbol values can grind the balance if features keep their distance for a stretch.

Around the 100-spin mark, I finally saw Crowd Goes Wild, but it led nowhere. Most hits stayed under 8x, and the balance dipped steadily until Free Spins arrived. The shift in pace was instant. Multipliers came into play and the round felt alive in a way the base game rarely does. The design and pacing work well here, as the soundtrack ramps up and the band theme clicks once multipliers start building across the members.

The highlight was a 25.5x Big Win inside the bonus, supported by a couple of tidy hits. The feature wrapped at 77.45x, which lifted the session. My takeaway matched the slot’s premise: the base game can be uneventful, but Respins chaining into Free Spins is where the maths model shines. I’d keep stakes measured and chase the band sequences. When the full band lights up, the game flips from mellow tour warm-up to proper headline set.

The Respinners – Verdict

Built for mobile but smooth on any device, The Respinners blends a clean look with a soundtrack that sells the rock band theme. It has every chance to be a real banger thanks to originality: you won’t confuse it with anything else. Feature-wise it stands out despite looking light on extras at first glance. Once you plunge into the action, the wait for Free Spins adds a touch of thrill, and the bonus round won’t leave you unrewarded. Expect nostalgic 80s vibes throughout.