Mystery Mice by Pragmatic Play
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Overview
Join the charming chaos of Mystery Mice by Pragmatic Play, where a whimsical mystery unfolds in a world dominated by clever, cartoon mice.
This slot transforms a 6x6 grid into a detective's playground, using cluster pays to create winning combinations that disappear to make room for more symbols. Set in a lively office, complete with modern and period pieces, it features Power Wilds and free spins that can dramatically change gameplay dynamics. With high volatility and features that build on each other, every spin offers a potential clue to unlocking substantial wins.
Features and bonuses
Power Wilds
Each wild symbol comes with a clearance level ranging from 1 to 10, which decreases by 1 each time the wild is part of a winning combination.
Unlike standard wilds, these symbols don’t explode immediately but instead drop to the lowest possible position on their reel after each win. When the clearance level reaches 1 and the wild is involved in a win, it will finally explode. This mechanic allows wilds to stick around longer and contribute to multiple wins.
Free Spins
Triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols, which awards you 8 free spins. In this bonus round, the Power Wilds become even more valuable as they remain on the reels between spins.
Additionally, Power Up symbols can appear, which increase the clearance levels of all visible Power Wilds by 1, 2, or 3, allowing them to persist even longer. If you manage to land two or more scatter symbols during the free spins, you'll be rewarded with additional spins, equal to the number of scatters plus one.
Tumble Feature
The Tumble feature works in tandem with the Cluster Pays system. When a winning cluster is formed, the symbols are removed, and new symbols tumble down to fill the gaps, potentially creating additional winning clusters.
This process repeats until no new clusters are formed, allowing for multiple wins from a single spin.
Bonus Buy Option
If you prefer immediate access to the action, Mystery Mice offers a Bonus Buy option. For 100 times your bet, you can instantly trigger the Free Spins round. This option is available in regions where Bonus Buy features are allowed and offers the highest RTP version of the game.
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What we like...
- Engaging Theme: Cartoon mice add a playful and endearing quality to the mystery-solving adventure.
- Cluster Pays Mechanic: Allows for continuous action and multiple wins in a single spin.
- Power Wilds: Enhance gameplay by sticking around, potentially leading to extended win sequences.
... and not so much
- Repetitive Gameplay: Might not offer enough diversity in action to keep all players engaged.
- High Volatility: Could be frustrating due to long stretches without significant wins.
Our rating
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Payout:
3.6 / 5
Final say
Jack's verdict
Turning pesky rodents into charming detectives is a fresh twist I haven't seen before... particularly with a cluster pays format. The Power Wilds and the tumbling feature added a nice dynamic to the gameplay, although it didn't quite capture the continuous excitement expected from such vibrant themes. The game performed better in the free spins round where Power Wilds truly shone. Good solid game from Prag Play.
Tim's verdict
Prag Play have delivered an engaging spin with its adorable Sherlock-esque mice and mystery-solving antics. The base game is decent with cluster pays, but the real fun kicks in during the free spins thanks to those sticky Power Wilds. It's a good game that manages to entertain, though it sometimes feels like it's missing a final punch to make it truly outstanding.
Mechanics
Rows:
6
Reels:
6
Paylines:
Cluster pays
Free Spins:
Yes
Betting details
Min/Max Bet:
0.20/240
Max Win:
5,000x
Max Win Prob:
1/7,932,011
Volatility:
High
Performance metrics
RTP:
96.49%
Hit Freq:
1/3.12
Free Spins Freq:
1/251.35
