Dorks of the Deep Joins Hacksaw Gaming’s Portfolio

Dorks of the Deep Joins Hacksaw Gaming’s Portfolio

Hacksaw Gaming

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Number of games

183

Country

Malta

Founded

2018

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Hacksaw Gaming has launched Dorks of the Deep, a slot with an underwater theme, expanding wild reels, and a structured multiplier system. The game features three bonus rounds that build upon each other, introducing additional mechanics at each level.

The central feature revolves around Expanding Wild Reels, activated when a Treasure Chest symbol appears. If the expansion would contribute to a win, the chest transforms into a wild reel, revealing one of three sea creatures. Each character is associated with a different multiplier range. The Octopus offers lower multipliers, the Mermaid provides mid-range values, and the Ocean King introduces the highest potential multipliers. Whenever a wild reel is involved in a win, its multiplier applies across the entire reel. If multiple wild reels contribute to the same win, their multipliers combine before determining the payout. Treasure Chest symbols can appear on any reel, but only one can land per reel at a time.

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RTP%

96.2

Volatility

Medium

Layout

5×4

Max Win

Dorks of the Deep

Gold

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13/03/2025

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In addition to the base game mechanics, three distinct bonus rounds introduce extra features, offering structured progression.

The Deep Blue Bonus Game is triggered by landing three scatter symbols in the base game, awarding ten free spins. A key difference in this round is that any Treasure Chest symbol that lands always expands into a wild reel, whether part of a win or not. These wild reels can also carry a specific number of lives, allowing them to remain on the grid for multiple spins before disappearing. At the start of each spin, any sticky wild reels receive a new random multiplier from the same tier system used in the base game. The feature does not end immediately if at least one wild reel with remaining lives is still on the reels when the final free spin takes place. Instead, the Last Chance mechanic extends the session with additional respins until no wild reels with remaining lives are left. New Treasure Chest symbols can land during Last Chance, creating additional wild reels. If these new wild reels contain lives, their values will not exceed those of existing wild reels on the grid.

Additional free spins can be added to the round by landing more scatter symbols. Two scatter symbols award two extra spins, while three scatters provide four additional spins.

The Down Under Bonus Game is a variation of the Deep Blue round, activated by landing four scatter symbols in the base game. The mechanics remain largely the same, but with an added adjustment: once a sticky wild reel has revealed a multiplier from a specific character, it will never drop to a lower tier. Instead, any new multiplier assigned to that reel will always be drawn from the same or higher tier. This change ensures wild reels retain or improve their potential instead of fluctuating downward. The feature also allows for additional free spins if more scatter symbols land during the round.

The Hidden Treasures Bonus Game requires five scatter symbols to activate. This round builds upon the Down Under feature but introduces a guaranteed element: two expanded wild reels will always be on the grid throughout the bonus round. These wild reels function like the previous bonuses, maintaining the ability to carry lives and receive new multipliers on each spin. The bonus round follows the same format for earning additional free spins when scatter symbols appear.

The structure of Dorks of the Deep follows a pattern where each bonus round retains the mechanics of the previous one while introducing additional mechanics that increase the level of engagement. Including sticky wild reels, multiplier tiers, and progressive bonus rounds provides a structured approach where each feature builds upon what came before.

Wild symbols in the game substitute for all other symbols in the paytable, reinforcing their role in forming winning combinations. By integrating a system of expanding wilds, multiplier adjustments, and tier-based progression, Hacksaw Gaming’s latest release incorporates elements that develop as the game unfolds.