Shady Lady’s latest creation, Swoll, takes players deep into a world where gym culture reaches absurd proportions. Picture a flashy garage gym plastered with thirst-trap posters, over-the-top bodybuilders, and absurdly juiced-up characters chasing their ultimate physiques. This high-volatility slot isn’t just about lifting weights; it’s about lifting your bankroll with unique mechanics and insane win potential.

Swoll Symbols and Features

The gameplay in Swoll is anything but subtle. Set on a 5×4 grid, the game offers 1,024 ways to win, creating ample opportunities to land those big hits. It’s not just about the wins themselves but the journey through bizarre transformations and body horror imagery, which all combine into a truly unique slot experience.

The core of Swoll revolves around its titular Swoll symbols, which can land stacked on any reel, up to four rows high. When a full Swoll symbol lands, it activates the Swoll feature, awarding a random coin value and multiplier. But the real excitement comes when multiple Swoll symbols land side by side. When this happens, they merge into a massive Swoll, combining their coin values and multipliers for even greater payouts. The more Swoll symbols you land together, the greater the reward, with fusions leading to monstrous wins.

In addition to the core mechanic of merging Swoll symbols, Swoll includes three major modifiers that can enhance the gameplay. The Nudge feature activates when partially visible Swoll symbols land, nudging them to fill the entire reel. This can result in fully stacked Swoll symbols, increasing the chances for big wins. If two or more full Swoll symbols appear, the Slide feature can be triggered. This feature slides the Swoll symbols to the left, aligning them side by side and activating the Swoll feature, resulting in a potentially huge payout. Lastly, the Roid Rage feature may trigger before any merge or payout, boosting the coin value of the Swoll symbol to a higher amount, further enhancing the potential reward.

One of the most exciting parts of Swoll is the Free Spins and Super Free Spins rounds, where the real craziness begins. Landing three Protein Powder Scatter symbols triggers the Free Spins round, awarding you six Nudge Reps, where Swoll symbols are guaranteed to Nudge into full stacks. The Slide feature can also trigger randomly, offering even more chances for big wins.

Things ramp up in the Super Free Spins round, unlocked by landing four Protein Powder Scatters. Here, the Nudge and Slide features are always active, ensuring maximum Swoll stacking and merging potential on every spin. You can also earn additional spins by landing the +1 Rep symbol, making this feature even more rewarding.

The Store: Boosters, Feature Buys, and Loot Boxes

As if Swoll weren’t intense enough, Shady Lady gives players the option to supercharge their gameplay through the Store. As stated in the game sheet (pdf), this feature lets you buy boosters and even access bonus rounds directly without the grind. The Bonus Boost and Big Bonus Boost increase your chances of triggering bonuses, while Nudge & Slide (10x) guarantees those features always trigger when Swoll symbols appear. The Swoll Boost (20x) ensures at least two partial Swoll symbols on every spin, giving you more opportunities to create massive Swoll stacks.

For players who want to skip the grind and jump straight into the action, there’s also the Bonus Buy option. You can purchase a regular Bonus or Super Bonus round, or even an Enhanced Bonus (Bronze, Silver, or Gold), each with a random number of stars, increasing your chances for a big win. If you’re feeling lucky, you can buy a Loot Box, offering a chance at one of nine Enhanced Bonuses, with the possibility of hitting Gold for a truly legendary session.

What Swoll offers isn’t just a typical slot experience—it’s a satirical dive into the world of gym culture, steroids, and body augmentation. The game’s humor is unmistakable, poking fun at the extreme lengths some go to achieve the “perfect” physique. As you spin the reels, you’ll be greeted by shredded gym-goers, raw steak eaters, and a whole lot of gym “supplements” in the background.

However, beyond the humor, Swoll is a game designed for serious wins. Its high volatility and 20,000x max win potential make it a powerhouse of a slot, especially for players who enjoy a bit of chaotic, high-risk, high-reward gameplay. The combination of Swoll symbols, Nudge, Slide, and Roid Rage ensures there’s always something exciting happening on the reels.

With an RTP of 96% and a 1 in 278 chance of triggering a bonus, this slot keeps you coming back for more. The combination of humor, muscle, and monster payouts makes Swoll a memorable ride.