If you’ve ever thought about what an electric laboratory experiment with a wheel of fortune would look like, Lightning Storm might just be the answer. Developed by Evolution, this live game show draws a lot of its inspiration from Frankenstein’s laboratory and then merges it with the flashy charm of a casino.
The basics are relatively simple. The game revolves around a big wheel spun by a host, with segments divided into instant win symbols and bonus game triggers. However, while most of the game centres on the 39-segment DigiWheel, there are also five bonus rounds, creating a game of chance, interaction, and massive multiplier potential.
Evolution has a track record of pushing boundaries in live game shows. If you’ve experienced hits like Crazy Time or Dream Catcher, you’ll find Lightning Storm to be an evolution (pun intended) of their approach, with added complexity and risk-reward elements.
Here’s how you can get started and play Lightning Storm for yourself:
If you aren't already registered, click on the green 'Sign Up' button in the top right corner and fill in the required fields. You can then verify your account and make a successful deposit if you want to play Lightning Storm with real funds.
The structure of betting in Lightning Storm is all about strategy. Players can place bets in a variety of ways, from simple instant wins to targeting bonus rounds for higher payouts. Here's how it works:
Betting wisely is key here. While the Storm Chaser and X-Chaser bets improve the chances of potentially hitting larger rewards, they come at a higher cost.
This feature takes you to a 9x12 multiplier wall where multipliers shuffle before being hidden behind tiles. Players pick a tile, aiming for the highest multiplier. To add to the suspense, a 3x3 "hot spot" moves across the wall, doubling the values it covers. With maximum multipliers of up to 10,000x, this game is all about making the right pick at the right time.
This bonus is all about going into Frankenstein’s world. Three vertical reels spin to assemble a monster using heads, torsos, and legs. Each part comes with a multiplier, and golden parts apply a global multiplier to the total. The result? Potential payouts up to 10,000x, determined by the RNG but dressed up in a macabre theme.
In this round, 10 batteries await testing. A selection wheel determines if each battery delivers its multiplier or explodes, with global multipliers occasionally boosting values. The suspense builds as fewer batteries remain, keeping you guessing how far you’ll go. The game ends with one final battery or when the wheel stops on red.
The FireBall bonus is as live as it gets. A ball bounces around a grid of 149 pockets, each containing either a multiplier or a "Double" symbol. If it potentially lands on a multiplier, the payout is awarded; if it hits "Double," the value doubles, and the ball is dropped again.
This is the crown jewel of the game, with a potential payout of 20,000x. Set against the backdrop of a stormy rooftop, players choose one of three lightning strikes. When the lightning hits, it activates multipliers or boosts them with global multipliers on a billboard.
Lightning Storm takes live game shows to another level, combining potentially big wins with five distinct bonus rounds. If you’re looking for similar experiences, check out Evolution’s Crazy Time or Dream Catcher, both of which have the dynamic wheel format and are available at BetVictor.