THE DROP TEST DRIVES IGT’S BANDIT GAMES
Bandit Link and Bandit Loot elevate the current trend for feature-in-feature Hold and Spin play experiences. During Free Games, which is triggered with 3,4 or 5 scatter symbols, players can unlock the classic Hold and Spin feature by landing 6 Cash on Reel symbols and win through to the Bandit Feature by landing a Bandit symbol. During the Bandit Hold & Spin feature, Cash on Reel positions will award the player top box prizes only, with the possibility of those prizes being presented as ‘double award’. Designed as high-volatility, fast-play games with a 1-in-65 feature hit rate, the Bandit titles appeal to upper-tier players seeking quick access to high-reward gameplay. The feature-in-feature structure creates streamlined excitement suited to mid-floor or outdoor gaming areas where pace and potential are key.
Games: Four games are available, as both Bandit Link (Link) and Bandit Loot (SAP) games: Wilds Bunch, Fortune Shadow, Forbidden Sands and Money Heist.
Denomination: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, $1 and $2* (*for NSW only)
Cabinet: All four games are available as a Link in the PeakDual27 cabinet. The four games are also available as SAP versions for the PeakDual27 with two of the Loot games also available in the PeakCurve49 cabinet.
Jackpot Startups: Bandit Link startup options are $10,000, $15,000, $25,000, $50,000 (all states) and $75,000 (for NSW only) with all four games available for the Link. The SAP startup is $5,000.
Feature in feature game play
In all games, players trigger the 6 free spins with three scatters. During free games, the Wilds expand for additional wins.
While in the Free Games feature, players can access the Hold and Spin feature by landing at least 6 Cash on Reels for a classic Hold and Spin, or 5 or more Cash on Reel symbols with a Bandit symbol. However, each Cash on Reel position can include up to four split symbol Cash on Reel values so players have an advantage in gaining the Cash on Reels quicker through these extra symbols. At the start of the Hold and Spin Feature, these multiple Cash on Reel symbols split and reposition themselves across the screen.
When the classic Hold and Spin feature ends, players collect the accumulated Cash on Reel prize and return to the remaining Free Games. If the player has landed a Bandit Symbol, the screen is emptied of all symbols except the Bandit Symbol which converts to a jackpot Cash on Reel. In this Bandit Feature, only jackpot values appear on the Cash on Reels for Mini, Maxi and Major Jackpots, plus double progressive prizes Mini Mini, Maxi Maxi and Major Major, potentially doubling the jackpots for lucky players. Filling all 15 positions on screen with Jackpot Cash on Reels wins the Grand Jackpot.
Market Match
These are high volatility games with a 1 in 65 feature hit rate will appeal to upper tier regular players, with the potential for them to win double bonuses and multiple jackpots. The feature in feature games in Bandit are also fast for players who don’t want to sit through long features. These games will be better suited to outdoor gaming areas or great positions mid floor inside.
In the Bandit games, entry to the Hold and Spin Feature is through the Free Games Feature, which makes these games unique, but also holds a few advantages. First, the feature-in-feature play is accessed only through a 3 scatter entry, and players must win through to the Hold and Spin games from there. This makes these games feel very direct, with only a 3 scatter chase to start the feature process. Secondly, there is no time wasted for upper tier players who know quickly if they are going to be into the Hold and Spin feature and some good wins or return to game play quickly for another chance.
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Written by Justine Channing – Gaming Specialist for The Drop
