Rad Maxx is Hacksaw Gaming’s bold follow-up to their cult hit RIP City, and yes – the same grinning, chaotic cat makes a grand return. This time, it’s not just about triggering wins; it’s about navigating a grid lit with neon arrows, multiplier wilds, and direction-changing chaos in a slick urban setting. If RIP City was a trip to the darker side of cartoon mayhem, Rad Maxx is its punk-rock, neon-soaked cousin, and it doesn't hold back on attitude or potential.
From the moment the reels light up with their black-and-white base and glowing green overlays, you can tell this isn’t your average grid slot. Rad Maxx keeps the edgy aesthetic of RIP City but spins it into a unique experience, leaning heavily on direction-based paylines and wildly volatile bonus modes that feel both fresh and familiar. The presence of the iconic cat, now even more mischievous, ties the two games together nicely for Hacksaw fans, but the gameplay here is its own beast entirely.
Rad Maxx plays on a 5×5 grid, but instead of traditional paylines, it uses a clever directional system that makes each spin feel alive. You start with standard left-to-right wins, but this can shift dramatically if you land a Wild Plus symbol. Suddenly, wins can flow top-down, bottom-up, right-to-left – or all at once if you’re lucky.
Developer: Hacksaw Gaming
Reels & Rows: 5×5
Paylines: Variable – up to 76 via directions
Volatility: High
Max Win: 12,500x
RTP: 96.32% (with lower versions depending on operator)
Bet Range: €0.10 – €100
Release Date: April 30, 2025
The base game itself offers enough variation to stay interesting, especially with wild multipliers stacking, but the free spins modes are where the real magic — and danger — begins.
At the heart of the game are the Crazy Cat wilds – just like in RIP City. These familiar symbols return with even more power. They come with multipliers ranging from x2 up to x20, and if multiple Crazy Cats land on the same win line, their multipliers multiply together (not just add). That means serious win potential if you manage to land multiple wilds in the right setup.
Initially, the game only pays from left to right. However, when a Wild Plus symbol appears, it can activate 1 to 3 directional arrows around the grid. These arrows allow for wins from additional directions: right-to-left, top-to-bottom, and bottom-to-top. These arrows reset each spin unless you're in one of the bonus modes.
Rad Maxx features three distinct free spins modes, each with a unique twist:
Mad Maxx (10 Free Spins): Sticky Crazy Cat wilds remain locked on the grid. Great for those who want consistent multipliers growing over time.
Maxximice (12 Free Spins): More frequent Wild Plus symbols, leading to a chaotic grid where paylines shift direction often, the most unpredictable of the three.
To The Maxx (15 Free Spins): All four directional pays are active for the entire bonus round. It’s the most volatile, but also has the biggest potential, especially with multiple wilds involved.
You can purchase access to the Mad Maxx and Maxximice bonus rounds directly, with the cost based on volatility. However, “To The Maxx” is not available for purchase – it must be landed via standard gameplay, making it a true jackpot-mode for the patient (or lucky)
Rad Maxx is everything a good sequel should be. It keeps the recognizable identity of RIP City – including that iconic grinning cat and builds an entirely new game around it. The directional paylines mechanic is brilliant, adding layers of complexity and excitement, especially when combined with multiplying wilds.
It’s also a game that feels carefully thought out. Each free spins mode caters to a different type of player, whether you like stability, volatility, or pure chaos, there’s something here for you. The max win of 12,500x gives it real punch, and even though it doesn’t reinvent Hacksaw’s entire formula, it adds enough new flavor to justify its own spot in the studio’s catalog.
This is a slot that delivers attitude, action, and payout potential in spades.