About Xpander
Xpander (October 2024) explores a retro 80s arcade / Galaga-style theme at Hacksaw Gaming. Structure: a 7x7 cluster-pays grid (5+ matching adjacent symbols generate a win) with cascading wins. Bets from 0.20 to 100. Top-tier RTP of 96.25% in the base game (96.20% in bonus buy mode - a slight, unusual decrease). Medium-high volatility. The signature mechanic is the Hoppers - special symbols that multiply cluster wins up to x128. More impressively, Hoppers can EXPAND in size: a Hopper that grows with each trigger can reach a maximum size of 4x4 while carrying a x128 multiplier value, one of the highest in the Hacksaw catalog. Free Spins start at 5 rounds (vs the usual 8-10). To extend the feature, players need to land 1UP symbols, which add extra spins - a unique gaming-inspired mechanic for Hacksaw. Bonus buy is available at 60x-200x the stake. The 10,000x max win is reached through a combination of saturated 4x4 Hoppers (x128 multiplier) during Free Spins with multiple 1UP extensions.
