Mine Defender

Set beneath the ruins of a shattered world, Mine Defender boasts a rich pixel-art style with sci-fi flair. A synthetic soundtrack complements the dystopian visuals, blending nostalgia with high-energy gameplay. As players spin, enemies descend on the grid and the on-screen hero engages them with direct attacks, adding an unexpected action-game twist to the experience.

Mine Defender is played on a 5x6 grid and uses a scatter pays system. Winning combinations are formed by landing 7 or more matching symbols anywhere on the reels. All symbols are color-coded gemstones, with larger combinations paying out up to 100x the bet. Wild symbols appear occasionally to help complete wins. The game features medium volatility and a fixed RTP of 94%, regardless of mode or bonus buy option.

Each spin begins with the hero on standby and the potential for enemies to invade the grid. These enemies may have 1 to 3 lives and trigger the Hero Drops feature, where the hero attempts to shoot them down. Successfully defeated enemies are replaced with pay or feature symbols. If enemies reach the bottom row, they attack the hero, costing him lives. The game ends when the hero runs out of lives—unless luck or a feature saves the day.

Feature Symbols include:

Life: Restores one life (max 3)

Shot: Increases shots per Hero Drops up to 3

Spread: Adds a triple-shot capability

Coin: Awards an instant win multiplied by the global multiplier

Multiplier: Increases the win multiplier

Airstrike, Laser, Bomb, Pushback: Deal damage to enemies or manipulate the board

Bonus Scatter: Collected toward triggering the bonus game

Mystery: Transforms into a random symbol

Bonus Game and Boss Battles

Mini Bosses are 2x2 enemies with 10 lives that appear randomly in the base game. Defeating one awards a trophy coin payout based on the global win multiplier.

The Mass Attack Bonus Game is triggered by collecting 3 Bonus Scatters. The layout shifts to a radial format, and the hero defends the center of the grid from waves of enemies. The battle ends when the hero is defeated or the Final Boss is summoned.

Defeating 50 enemies unlocks the Final Boss Battle, where a massive 3x3 boss with 50 lives appears. This intense round plays out on the standard 5x6 grid and can end in either a colossal payout or defeat if the boss or hero falls first.

X-iter Bonus Buys

Mine Defender features several X-iter modes, letting players jump into specific scenarios:

Bonus Hunt (3x bet): Increases chance of triggering the bonus round

Hero Drops (10x bet): Guarantees an enemy battle with Hero Drops

Maxed Ammo (50x bet): Guarantees enemy battle and max shots

Bonus Round (100x bet): Instant access to the bonus feature

Super Bonus (500x bet): Bonus round with maxed hero ammo