Hey All, this is Dana. I’m updating this old post now that Caveman Bob, or “Bob Slots” as it’s affectionately known, is no longer a “new release.” However, it has become more accessible to players, especially in Canada, where Casumo now offers this Relax Gaming slot. Let’s revisit this Ice Age-themed game and see how it has evolved.
[Archived] Relax Gaming introduces comical Ice Age themed game, Caveman Bob Slot.
The Ice Age, estimated to have taken place between 2,400,000 and 11,500 years ago, was a time of great trial and tribulation. Few species were sturdy enough to thrive in this era, and those that were fought for their survival every day. The climate was constantly changing, food was scarce, and much of the time, migration was the only hope of continuance.
If there’s one thing the human race has taught us, it’s that we always find a way to get through a bad situation. We can look for the positive side of any negative ordeal, and often peel back the layers to uncover humor in the face of adversity. According to the creative minds at Relax Gaming, that’s exactly what their slot machine character, Caveman Bob, was able to do during this time of incessant peril.
Caveman Bob Slot by Relax Gaming
I love it when a development group gives their games a comical twist. Caveman Bob features one oafish caveman – by the name of Bob, of course – and an array of ice age creatures; the woolly mammoth, woolly rhinoceros (yes, those were real back then!), the mighty wolf, and the dodo bird. The low-paying symbols are card suit jewels embedding in stones.
The Caveman Bob online slot comes with a 5×3 reel set, 20 bet lines, and an RTP of 96.49%. Its volatility changes each time the nomadic Bob moves between one of three locations. Bob starts in his Cave with a medium variance. Once he captures the boar that’s terrorizing his home, he will find a map that can take him to the low-variance Oasis, where he learns to fish, or the high-variance Mountain, where the largest payouts lie in wait.
Each of these biomes offers a different feature that can trigger entirely at random. In the Cave, a random Wild Feature drops 1 to 5 stalactites onto the reels. Each reel that’s hit becomes a stacked wild for the ensuing spin. In the Oasis, embers can escape Bob’s fire and float onto the reels to create Spreading Wilds, covering up to 13 positions at once. The Wild Blizzard feature can strike at any moment on the Mountain, freezing 3 to 15 wild positions onto the reels.
Once a player has visited all three environments, they will have the privilege of choosing which location they want to continue playing at, and can switch between the biomes anytime in the base game.
Other Features to Look For
A pair of Shared Features can trigger in any environment, following any spin. They include:
Hand of Bob: In a God-like vision of omnipotent abilities, Bob’s muscular arm reaches from a cloud, just as the appendage of the lowest-ranking creature reaches from the right. Together, they will point to a higher ranking creature. For instance, if the Dodo Bird is the lowest creature on the screen, all Dodo’s might be morphed into Mammoths. This feature can only trigger on winning spins, and must produce a bigger win than the original payout. Otherwise, the feature continues to trigger until a higher win is achieved.
Mammoth Respin: When this feature triggers, the Mammoth symbol can appear as Colossal symbols, taking up 2×2, 3×3 or 4×4 positions on the reels (varies by environment) for one free re-spin.
Bob’s Wheel of Fortune: Caveman Bob will spin a big wheel filled with multipliers ranging from 3x to 500x. The total bet that triggered the spin will be awarded as the product of the multiplier that comes up on the wheel.
Update September 2024:
Since it’s release on May 2nd 2019, Caveman Bob has become a staple in many online casinos’ slot offerings. The game’s unique blend of humor and innovative gameplay mechanics has helped it maintain popularity among players long after its initial launch.
One significant development is the increased accessibility of Caveman Bob, particularly for Canadian players. Casumo, a well-known online casino, has now added this Relax Gaming slot to its roster, making it easier for players in Canada to enjoy Bob’s prehistoric adventures.
The game’s enduring appeal can be attributed to several factors:
- Dynamic Volatility: The ability to switch between different environments with varying volatility levels keeps the gameplay fresh and allows players to adjust their risk level.
- Engaging Features: The randomly triggered Wild features in each environment, along with the shared features like Hand of Bob and Mammoth Respin, continue to excite players with their potential for big wins.
- Humorous Theme: The lighthearted take on the Ice Age era, with Bob’s comical adventures, provides entertainment beyond just the gameplay mechanics.
- High RTP: At 96.49%, the return-to-player rate remains competitive in the current online slot market.
While newer slots with flashier graphics or more complex bonus features have entered the market, Caveman Bob’s charm and solid gameplay mechanics have helped it carve out a lasting place in the online casino world.
Its addition to platforms like Casumo demonstrates that both casinos and players continue to see value in this Relax Gaming creation.
For those who haven’t yet experienced Caveman Bob, or for players looking to revisit this slot, its wider availability and proven track record make it a worthy choice. Thumbs up Bob.
