Squeeze

Developed by ELK Studios and released on August 6, 2024, "Squeeze" is a vibrant online slot game that transports players to a tropical paradise. Featuring a 6-column, 7-row grid with a cluster pays mechanic, the game forms wins when five or more matching symbols are adjacent vertically or horizontally. The game offers a maximum win potential of 10,000 times the bet and has a Return to Player (RTP) of 94%, accompanies by high volatility.

Squeeze Mechanism

Upon forming a winning cluster, symbols are squeezed from the sides, causing them to pop and be replaced by new symbols, potentially creating additional wins. Each win fills Feature Meter corresponding to the color of the winning symbols:

• Blue Symbols - Fills the Swap Symbols Meter.
• Green Symbols - Fills the Upgrade Symbols Meter.
• Yellow Symbols - Fills the Make Symbol Big Meter.
• Red Symbols - Fills the Spawn Wilds Meter.

Bounce Back Multiplier

There is a chance for winning cluster to "bounce back", increasing the win multiplier and retaining the cluster for another win.

Feature Meters

Each cluster win fills the corresponding Feature Meter. Once full, the specific feature is triggered when no more wins occur. A super charged symbol can instantly fill a meter when part of a win. The for features are:

• Swap Symbols - Swaps certain symbols to create potential wins.
• Upgrade Symbols - Upgrades symbols to higher-paying ones.
• Make Symbol Big - Enlarges symbols to cover more space.
• Spawn Wilds - Adds random wild symbols to the grid.
  

Bonus Game

Triggered by landing three bonus symbols, awarding free drop. Progress in the Feature Metes and the Win Multiplier carries over and persists between the free drops.

Super Bonus Game

Activated if one of the triggering bonus symbols is a super bonus symbol. In this mode, at least one Feature Meter is filled at the start of each free drop.

Bonus Buy Feature (X-iter)

Players can directly access specific game modes by paying a multiple or their bet:

• Bonus Hunt - 3x the bet for more than three times the chance to land a bonus game.
• 1 Feature Meter - 10x the bet to start with one or more Feature Meters filled.
• 2 Feature Meters - 25x the bet to start with two or more Feature Meters filled.
• Bonus Game - 100x the bet to trigger the Bonus Game.
• Super Bonus Game - 500x the bet to trigger the Super Bonus Game.

The game accommodates various players with bets ranging from $0.20 to $100 per spin. There is no mention of a double chance feature in the available information.

Symbols and Payouts

Symbols include low-paying colored squares and high-paying fruit symbols:

Low-Paying Symbols

• Blue Squares - 5 symbols = 0.1x bet; 17+ symbols = 5x bet.
• Green Square - 5 symbols = 0.15x bet; 17+ symbols = 6x bet.
• Yellow Square - 5 symbols = 0.2x bet; 17+ symbols = 7x bet.
• Red Square - 5 symbols = 0.3x bet; 17+ symbols = 8x bet.

High-Paying Symbols

• Blue Fruit - 5 symbols = 0.5x bet; 17+ symbols = 50x bet.
• Green Fruit - 5 symbols = 0.6x bet; 17+ symbols = 75x bet.
  
• Yellow Fruit - 5 symbols = 0.7x bet; 17+ symbols = 100x bet.
• Red Fruit - 5 symbols = 2x bet; 17+ symbols = 250x bet.

The game utilizes a cluster pays system, forming wins with clusters of 5 or more matching symbols. Wild symbols substitute for any regular symbol to aid in forming winning clusters.

1. Jammin' Jars by Push Gaming - A cluster pays slot with a fruit theme, high volatility and an RTP of 96.83%, released in September 2018.
2. Fruit Party by Pragmatic Play - Features cluster pays, high volatility and an RTP of 96.47%, released in May 2020.
3. Reactoonz by Play'n GO - A cluster pays slot with high volatility and an RTP of 96%, released in October 2017.

Squeeze slot offers an engaging experience with its unique mechanics and vibrant theme. Its high volatility and substantial max win potential cater to players seeking significant wins, making it more suitable for high rollers. The RTP is slightly below average, but the game's features and design provide an entertaining experience.