Hacksaw Gaming Shakes Up Reel Play with Booze Bash

Hacksaw Gaming Shakes Up Reel Play with Booze Bash

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Malta

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2018

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Hacksaw Gaming has taken a new design direction with its latest release, Booze Bash, a slot that focuses on visual alignment and symbol matching rather than conventional paylines or cascading clusters. By introducing a system where symbol halves must pair precisely on adjacent reels, the studio steers away from traditional slot mechanics and focuses instead on structured spatial logic.

The game's base setup leans on a clear rule: to register a win, players must align two symbol halves – a left-facing and a right-facing half – on the same row, across two directly connected reels. The matching pairs must occur between reels 1 and 2, 3 and 4, or 5 and 6. No wins are calculated outside this framework, which creates a tightly regulated grid where only certain reel pairs matter. This reinforces a horizontal logic that differs from vertical stacking, diagonal patterns, or scattered symbol placement seen in other titles.

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RTP%

96.31

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Layout

6×4

Max Win

Booze Bash

Gold

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12/06/2025

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Adding to this system are multipliers, which also appear in two halves. When an “x” symbol on the left is matched with a corresponding numerical value on the right, a global multiplier is applied to any win occurring on that spin. Multipliers reach up to x20 and serve as a way to modify payout potential without altering symbol layout or introducing cascading mechanics.

The structure of Booze Bash expands in scope through three distinct bonus modes, each activated by the appearance of FS (Free Spin) symbol pairs during the base game. Rather than relying on escalating volatility, the game introduces new grid-based features as players progress through each bonus level.

The first of these, titled Guilty as Gin, begins with 10 spins and retains the base game's symbol-pairing structure. However, this version adjusts symbol frequencies, increasing the chances of higher-value icons, wilds, and multipliers appearing. Additional FS pairs that land during the round provide two more spins per pair, giving the mode some fluidity without disrupting its core mechanics.

The next stage, called Top-Shelf Trouble, also opens with 10 spins but introduces a new grid component: the Bash Bar, positioned above the main reel set. This row displays one symbol per reel after every spin, following the evaluation of regular wins. These symbols are revealed from left to right and come in two forms – dead symbols, which do nothing, and standard paying symbols, which interact with the grid.

If the Bash Bar reveals a paying symbol and a matching half-symbol exists on the adjacent reel, the symbol on the reel directly below the Bash Bar is transformed to complete a pair. This temporary conversion enables a win to be registered where none would have occurred otherwise. The symbols revert to their original form after the win is processed, meaning the feature can interact with base game dynamics without replacing them. The Bash Bar does not directly trigger wins; instead, it modifies what's already present on the grid. Notably, no special symbols appear in the Bash Bar during this mode, maintaining a controlled level of interaction.

The final and most complex feature is Hell's Happy Hour, described as a hidden epic round. Triggered by landing three FS pairs, it builds upon the Top-Shelf Trouble setup while relaxing the symbol restrictions in the Bash Bar. All special symbols – wilds, multipliers, and FS icons – can now appear in the Bash Bar. Their order of activation is prioritized, with multipliers and free spin icons taking precedence over standard symbols. Multipliers shown in this bar apply only to the wins it helps create, while wilds in the Bash Bar convert any symbol beneath them on the reel into a wild.

This expanded format maintains the game's original logic but introduces a higher degree of complexity. Still, it does not deviate from the game's commitment to spatial discipline and visual pairing. Wins continue to depend on the structured connection between reels and symbol halves. The Bash Bar serves as a dynamic enhancement rather than a new game layer.

Throughout all bonus modes, players can earn additional spins by landing more FS pairs, adding consistency across the game's different stages. This mechanic mirrors the base-to-bonus progression, ensuring that each phase of play remains linked to the underlying grid logic.