7/10
Release Date: 1st September 2026
Grizzly Stampede by ELK Studios feels like a bit of a filler slot, especially coming right after their release of Pirots 5, which was a very feature-rich game. Grizzly Stampede is actually the opposite. You’ll only find 2-3 features here: Stampede, Totem, and the Multiplier Wild. These features tie into the Wild symbol, and the whole game is populated with aggressive-looking animal symbols.
Grizzly Stampede is a 5-reel, 4-row Megaways slot with a default of 1024 ways to win, though this can climb as high as 7,776 ways during the bonus game, thanks to the Grizzly symbol’s ability to expand across the reels.
The RTP for Grizzly Stampede ranges from 87% to 96%, depending on the operator and market you’re playing in. During our testing, we played 100 spins on the 96% RTP version, and honestly, even at the higher end, it didn’t feel worth it.
ELK Studios has rated the volatility at 8/10, which already puts it in high-volatility territory. In our experience, though, it felt even harsher than that, with some noticeably long dry spells throughout our test session.
As for the symbols, the high-paying icons are all aggressive-looking animals, while the standard A-10 royals make up the low-paying symbols. Together, these pay out anywhere from 0.1x to 7.5x your stake.

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When a single Stampede symbol lands on the reels, it channels its energy into the Totem, which sits just outside the main reel area.
But when two Stampede symbols land on the same row, that’s when things get interesting, triggering either the Stampede or Super Stampede feature.
A standard Stampede transforms every symbol between (and including) the two Stampede symbols into Grizzly symbols, while the Super Stampede takes it a step further, adding even more Grizzly symbols across the reels.
Energy from non triggered Stampede symbols charges the Totem pole. Once triggered, the Totem feature adds Stampede symbols to the grid at random.
The Wild symbol initially lands without a multiplier attached. However, once it becomes part of a winning combination, a multiplier either 3x or 5x, appears directly on it
There are 5 diff feature buys available:
Grizzly Stampede by ELK Studios is available at most Canadian-friendly online casinos with CAD supported at most platforms.
RTP check: This slot comes with a RTP range of 87% to 96%. Always confirm which version your casino runs before depositing real CAD, the difference is significant.
Ontario players: Verify availability at an iGaming Ontario licensed casino before playing.
Feature buy: Availability may vary by casino in Canada, confirm before depositing.
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Based on our experience, Grizzly Stampede doesn’t quite meet ELK’s usual standard, largely because there simply aren’t enough features to keep things engaging. The Totem Pole mechanic, in particular, feels frustratingly vague, there’s no clear indicator of when it’s building toward a trigger. Adding some kind of visible fill meter or progress indicator would go a long way in making this feature feel more exciting and rewarding to watch.
The bonus games, on the other hand, are where this slot really earns its keep, especially since direct buy options are available for players who want to skip straight to the action. Once triggered, the win ways jump from 1024 up to 7776 thanks to the Grizzly expansion, and the bonus rounds feel like an entirely different game altogether. Each feature trigger comes with genuinely well-crafted animations that pull you in and make you want to stick around longer, and both the Bonus and Super Bonus rounds carry serious win potential.
The max win is capped at a hefty 50,000x, and it’s very much achievable within the bonus rounds. We tested this ourselves through direct buys, and consistently landed huge wins, largely because the reel grid expands straight to 5×6.
Final verdict: Grizzly Stampede is best suited to players chasing that max win ceiling, particularly those who’d rather dive straight into direct buys than grind through the base game.
Grizzly Stampede’s RTP ranges from 87% to 96%, depending on the operator and market you’re playing in. We tested the 96% version across 100 spins.
ELK Studios rates it 8/10, but in our testing it felt even higher, with some long dry spells between wins.
The max win is capped at 50,000x your stake, achievable during the Bonus or Super Bonus rounds once the reels expand to 5×6.
Yes, Grizzly Stampede offers direct buy options for both the Bonus and Super Bonus games, letting players skip the base game entirely.
It’s best suited to players chasing the max win who prefer direct bonus buys over grinding the base game, rather than those looking for a feature-rich base experience.
My name is Manish, and I’ve spent the last 6+ years working at the heart of the iGaming industry, not only as a reviewer, but as a developer building slot clients for some of the industry’s top providers. Read More→