Harvest Wilds Slot

Technical Table Information

RTP (return to player)	96.35%
Casino Software provider:	Hacksaw Gaming
Release date	02.02.2022
Maximum Multiplier	x10,000
Volatility: (low, medium, high)	High
Winning Lines:	Cluster Play
Min bet:	0.20
Max bet:	100
Provably Fair (yes/no)	No
Jackpot slot (yes/no):	No
Technology (for example HTML5)	HTML5
Theme slot (adventure, Egyptian, Aztec, animals, Christmas, etc…):	Vegetables

Description of the Slot 

The harvest season has come with farms full of fresh vegetables. While fruits have a long and endearing relationship with slots, Hacksaw Gaming has tried something new in their 2022 rendition of Harvest Wilds. The slot exclusively focuses on vegetables with turnips, carrots, pumpkins, etc., as paying symbols. Harvest Wilds has a 7×7 grid layout and follows cluster mechanics for winning combinations. The game has some exciting features, including Hacksaw Gaming’s Hopper concept. So, without further ado, let us quickly look into Harvest Wilds. 

Design and Audio 

The countryside feeling in Harvest Wilds is hard to miss. Behind the reels, we find a farm on a bright autumn day. Leaves have turned yellow, signaling the end of summer. But autumn is also the harvest time, so we find the reels packed with vegetable symbols. There is a rain meter to the right of reels to measure the number of collected raindrops.  

The background score is jolly and lighthearted, giving refreshing vibes. For a slot dealing with vegetables, it serves the mood pretty well. 

Features 

Hacksaw Gaming has never been shy of innovation in its slots. Harvest Wilds is no exception to this. The game has plenty of exciting features to keep you hooked to your screen. 

Cascades 

To land a winning cluster in Harvest Wilds, you need 5 or more matching symbols adjacent to one another, either vertically or horizontally. Winning symbols are taken off the grid, and new and existing symbols take their positions. If yet another winning cluster forms, the process is repeated. This goes on till no new winning clusters are formed.  

Sunflower Wilds Multiplier 

Sunflower plays the role of wild symbols in Harvest Wilds. They can substitute for other symbols to help you form a winning combination. Moreover, they also come with a starting multiplier value of 2x. Between each cascade and respin, the multiplier hops to a new position. A maximum of 4 sunflowers can appear simultaneously on the grid. Each sunflower wild can hold a multiplier value of up to 4x. If more than one sunflower wild is part of a winning combination, their values are multiplied. With all 4 wilds being part of a winning cluster, the multiplier value can increase to 256x of your stake. 

New sunflowers can sprout from seed symbols if a winning cluster is on the grid. 

Respins Feature 

The Respins feature triggers whenever a raindrop symbol lands on the grid. Each raindrop symbol awards a respin. Raindrops are collected in the rain meter on the reels’ right side. The rain meter can store up to 5 raindrops. Once the cascades come to a stop, respins can be put to use.  

Fertilizer Multiplier 

Harvest Wilds has two types of fertilizers: regular and epic.

• Fertilizer: The regular Fertilizer symbol increases the multiplier value of one of the sunflowers by +1. 

• Epic Fertilizer: The Epic Fertilizer symbol increases the multiplier values of sunflower symbols on the grid by +1.  

Bonus Buy Feature 

The Bonus Buy feature in Harvest Wilds gives you three buying options where your game will start with a minimum number of seed symbols on the grid.

• Feature 1: Each spin starts with 2 seeds. This feature costs 5x of your current stake. RTP of the game is 96.27%, while this feature is active. 

• Feature 2: Each spin starts with 3 seeds. This feature costs 25x of your current stake. RTP of the game is 96.38%, while this feature is active. 

• Feature 3: Each spin starts with 4 seeds. This feature costs 100x of your current stake. RTP of the game is 96.34%, while this feature is active. 

Payouts 

Harvest Wilds has no card royals as low-paying symbols. Everything from top to bottom is vegetables in this slot. You need 5 or more matching symbols on the grid, either vertically or horizontally, to get a winning combination. The symbols in ascending values are as follows: red bell pepper, radish, carrot, pumpkin, eggplant, cauliflower, turnip, and corn. Corn is the highest paying symbol among the lot, landing 15+ of which gives 200x of your stake. By using its features well, you can win a maximum of 10,000x of your stake in Harvest Wilds. 

Theme 

Autumn bids summer goodbye and welcomes winter. But the unique part about this season is that it is also the time of year when you reap the harvest for seeds sown in summer. Harvest Wilds runs on this trope of autumn, where vegetables are in plenty. The slot asks us to make good use of them before winter arrives. 

Volatility 

Harvest Wilds is a highly volatile slot. Therefore, tighten your seatbelts, as you might have to face a long, dry spell before winning something substantial from this slot. But with sheer luck on your side, the next spin might do the trick. 

Winnings 

About the Game Provider 

Hacksaw Gaming made its entry in the igaming industry in 2018. So, it has not even been 4 years, and the game provider has already come up with over 80 games in their portfolio. The highlight among these is, of course, slots. A notable thing about Hacksaw Gaming is that they implement new and advanced innovations in their slots to always render something exciting for players. The company’s games are available at different online, crypto, and hybrid casinos. Achieving so much in such a short span proves Hacksaw Gaming is here to leave an impact and compete with the top names in the igaming industry. 

Final Considerations 

Harvest Wilds and its cluster mechanics might seem inspired by King Carrot, but the game has many new elements. Raindrops and Epic fertilizer symbols are innovative alternatives to typical bonus features like free spins or sticky wilds. Besides, an RTP of 96.35% keeps the slot above the industry average of 96%, which is always good to see. While the game has high volatility, the maximum prize of 10,000x of your bet is undoubtedly tempting. In simple words, Harvest Wilds is a worthy addition to Hacksaw Gaming’s portfolio. 

Other slots by Hacksaw Gaming 

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• King Carrot
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