Xpander Slot Game

"Xpander" is an inventive online slot game developed by Hacksaw Gaming, featuring a unique 7-reel, 7-row layout that operates on a cluster paylines system. This format enhances the player's chances of securing substantial wins, with the potential maximum payout being an impressive 10,000 times the initial bet. The game's success hinges on the player's fortune and the alignment of symbols in the cluster pays mechanism.

In "Xpander", winning combinations are formed through the cluster pays system, where clusters of 5 or more matching symbols connected either horizontally or vertically trigger wins. The game's design is characterised by a rather simple aesthetic, with a range of symbols that include cherries, lemons, grapes, watermelons, bells, horseshoes, 7s, and diamonds. These symbols are arrayed against a plain background. The most lucrative clusters comprise 15 or more matching symbols, offering payouts ranging from 20 to 80 times the stake. Additionally, the game features a blank hand of cards as the wild symbol, which can substitute for all other symbols except the free spin scatter, further increasing the chances of forming winning clusters.

One of the key features of "Xpander" is the tumble feature. This feature is activated following a winning cluster, where the winning symbols are removed from the grid. This removal allows new or existing symbols to tumble into the vacated spaces, potentially creating new winning combinations. The tumbling process continues until no new wins are formed, after which the game progresses to the next spin. The game also introduces the Hopper feature, which is essentially an x2 multiplier icon that overlays regular symbols. The Hopper starts as a 1x1 icon and relocates to a new position between spins, whether they are free or paid. When the Hopper is positioned over a symbol that forms part of a winning cluster, it multiplies the payout of that cluster by its current value.

Moreover, "Xpander" includes several symbols that enhance the Hopper's multiplier value and size. For instance, Double Up symbols can appear anywhere on the grid and have the capacity to double the Hopper's current multiplier, up to a maximum of x128. It's even possible for multiple Double Up symbols to land simultaneously. Additionally, players should watch for the green arrow, known as the Grow Symbol.