Xpander

Q: What is the RTP of Xpander?

Base RTP: 96.25%. Bonus buy: 96.20% (a slight decrease, unusual for Hacksaw, where bonus buy typically boosts RTP). Check the in-game info panel.

8.7/10

Release October 2024· Updated October 2026

Retro arcade 7x7 plus Hoppers up to x128 - RTP 96.25%, max 10,000x

RTP

96.25%

Volatility

Medium-High

Max Win

10 000x

Grid

7x7 cluster pays

Bonus Buy

Yes

Cluster Pays 7x7Cascading WinsHoppers Multipliers up to 128x5 Free Spins + 1UP ExtendHopper Expansion (max 4x4)

8.7

BetsRank Verdict

Our read of the game, based on the data the studio publishes

A retro 80s arcade theme from Hacksaw, released October 2024. Top-tier RTP of 96.25% (96.20% via bonus buy - a slight decrease). Max win 10,000x. Format 7x7 cluster pays with cascading wins. Medium-high volatility. The signature Hoppers mechanic offers cluster multipliers up to x128 with grid expansion (up to 4x4). 5 base Free Spins plus 1UP symbols to extend.

Strengths

+Hoppers multipliers up to x128 are enormous
+Spacious 7x7 cluster-pays format
+Top-tier 96.25% RTP
+The 1UP extend mechanic is unique

To consider

−Minimum bet of 0.20 (vs the standard 0.10)
−Bonus buy actually lowers RTP slightly (96.20%)
−Medium-high volatility requires a solid bankroll

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.

Key mechanics

▸7x7 cluster pays format (5+ adjacent symbols)
▸Top-tier RTP 96.25% (96.20% via bonus buy)
▸Medium-high volatility
▸Cascading wins
▸Hoppers multipliers up to x128
▸Hopper expansion (grows up to 4x4 in size)
▸5 base Free Spins plus 1UP extensions
▸Bonus buy at 60x-200x the stake

💰 Bonus Buy: 60x to 200x the stake

❓Xpander FAQ

What is the RTP of Xpander?▾

Base RTP: 96.

25%. Bonus buy: 96. 20% (a slight decrease, unusual for Hacksaw, where bonus buy typically boosts RTP). Check the in-game info panel.

Is Xpander widely available?▾

Yes - it's offered at online casinos that carry the Hacksaw Gaming catalog.

How do the Hoppers work?▾

Special symbols that multiply cluster wins.

They can EXPAND in size with each trigger (up to 4x4) with a multiplier value up to x128, one of the highest in the Hacksaw catalog.

How do the 1UP symbols work?▾

During the 5 base Free Spins, landing 1UP symbols adds extra spins (an extend feature).

This is a unique gaming-inspired mechanic. Without a 1UP, Free Spins stay capped at 5 rounds.

Who is this slot for?▾

Fans of the retro 80s arcade theme, players chasing big multipliers (Hoppers at x128), and those who like a spacious 7x7 cluster-pays format.

Medium-high volatility suits modest to medium bankrolls.

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Slot sheet last updated on October 22, 2026 · Sources: slotcatalog.com, official studio sites