Bruce Lee: Overview

Bruce Lee may have died in 1973, yet his legacy clearly endures through the movies he starred in during his career. Thankfully, that legacy also continues in a number of slot titles, including this WMS game that carries his name as the title. It might come as a surprise that Bruce wasn’t only an actor—he was also a director, martial artist, martial arts instructor and philosopher. He remains widely regarded as the most influential martial artist ever, and that reputation isn’t going anywhere soon. In this slot, you’ll spot him in several of his signature stances and action images.

The slot uses an unusual reel arrangement that keeps the standard 5 reels, but shortens the visible rows. The first two reels display two rows, while the final three reels show four rows each. On this setup, WMS has included 60 paylines to play, and you can lower the number of active lines if you prefer by using the plus and minus controls. Your stake is also easy to adjust, with choices ranging from 0.01 to 2 per two lines. As a result, the total bet available runs from 30 cents and 60€ per spin.

Visually, Bruce Lee delivers strong graphics from WMS. The backdrop uses a red tone with traditional Chinese lanterns, but the reel symbols are where the theme really comes through. First, you’ll find several weapons linked to Bruce Lee, such as the ninja star and the num-chuks. Next are four China-themed symbols, including the ancient scroll, golden pendants and a golden ornament. The last four regular symbols feature the dragon, Bruce Lee mid-kick, the actor’s name and a close-up portrait of him. This one can pay 53 times your stake for 5 across a full payline.

If the overall presentation alone doesn’t persuade you that this is a quality slot, it’s worth digging into the built-in features. These are sure to add plenty of excitement as you spin.

Bruce Lee: Features

It would feel a bit incomplete for a modern online slot to be missing a Wild Symbol. Luckily, WMS has included one in Bruce Lee, and it’s actually the top-paying standard symbol mentioned earlier (the close-up of Bruce). When it lands, it can replace any other regular symbol, helping you form winning combinations. This can play a big role in boosting your payouts.

However, the real highlight is the Free Spins feature. Being able to activate it in three separate ways is a major talking point for Bruce Lee, even if the different trigger conditions can be a little tricky to follow. Here are the three methods:

• Method 1. If the first two reels and rows contain four matching symbols, while three scattered feature symbols (represented by the treasure chest) appear on reels three, four and five anywhere, you’ll be given 20 free spins as a reward. The first two reels are held in position and a single Expanded Wild will appear on one of the third, fourth or fifth reels. A single wild symbol will land in a random position on one of the other two remaining reels on every spin.
• Method 2. If the first two reels and rows contain four matching symbols, you’ll be given 5 free spins as a reward. Those first two reels are held in position and during the free spins function, three scattered feature icons will add an additional 5 free spins to the amount remaining.
• Method 3. If three scattered feature symbols appear on reels three, four and five, you receive 5 free spins. A single Expanded Wild will land on one of those three reels, turning it entirely wild, while a single wild symbol shows up in a random position on each of the other two on every spin.

Bruce Lee: Verdict

You won’t forget the name Bruce Lee after spending time with this WMS slot. It offers creative, entertaining features to trigger, and it also delivers a genuinely attractive set of retro-style visuals. Bruce Lee feels like a real classic and keeps things engaging from the first spin to the last.

The ability to start the free spins round in three different ways—and the fact that each trigger leads to a different free spins variation—makes Bruce Lee even more compelling. Add in the wild symbol appearing in both the base game and free spins, and you have plenty of chances to take advantage of it. Bruce Lee is, unquestionably, one of the strongest releases from this brand.