Octoplay Debuts 5 Golden Relics: Hold & Win 

Octoplay Debuts 5 Golden Relics: Hold & Win

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Octoplay has introduced its latest slot title, 5 Golden Relics: Hold & Win, a release centered on multi-phase mechanics that combine progressive elements with a feature-rich bonus system. The design integrates two primary frameworks, Free Spins with a growing multiplier mechanic and a Hold & Win mode featuring relic-based modifiers. Together, these structures form a layered model where feature interactions define the rhythm of play.

The Free Spins sequence is structured around scatter-triggered access. Scatters appear exclusively on reels 2, 3, and 4, and when three land in a single spin, the feature activates with five initial spins. Additional retriggers are achievable if two scatters emerge during the bonus, each awarding five more spins. This retrigger potential provides elasticity, extending the feature beyond its starting framework.

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What distinguishes this mode is the locked Wild on the middle reel, which remains in place throughout the sequence. This Wild introduces a progressive multiplier mechanic, beginning at x1 and increasing by one after each spin, reaching a ceiling of x10. All winning combinations involving the Wild are influenced by this multiplier, shaping an incremental reward system that aligns with sustained feature engagement. Notably, coin symbols do not appear during this stage, maintaining the emphasis on line wins while the multiplier evolves.

The game’s Hold & Win component features a four-tier jackpot system that is directly linked to its bonus mechanics, rather than functioning as a separate feature. The jackpot ladder includes Mini, Minor, Major, and Grand, with corresponding values of 25x, 50x, 250x, and 2,500x. Accessing these prizes requires landing a Mystery Special Coin during Hold & Win, which can reveal a jackpot label and trigger the associated payout.

This structural integration of jackpots into the core feature supports a cohesive model where secondary elements reinforce rather than fragment the game flow. It reflects a broader trend among developers seeking continuity between core play and extended bonus phases.

The Hold & Win mode serves as the second primary feature and operates on a respin format. Activation occurs either randomly after a base game spin or through a direct trigger when six or more Coin symbols, Golden or Special, appear simultaneously. Once engaged, the grid transitions into a three-spin cycle in which only Coin and Special symbols populate the reels alongside empty positions. Every time a symbol lands, the spin counter resets to three, prolonging the sequence. Locked symbols remain fixed until the feature concludes, either when spins expire or when the board is filled.

Relic-based Special Coins introduce additional layers to this mechanic. These modifiers include functions such as collecting existing symbol values, doubling them, or triggering a secondary Hold & Win after the initial sequence ends. Another variant, the Mega symbol, expands into a 2×2 position and assigns a higher prize value, while the Mystery symbol links to jackpot outcomes. Execution order follows a structured hierarchy to maintain predictable sequencing: Mystery effects apply first, followed by doubling and collection processes. This system introduces controlled complexity within a high-volatility framework, encouraging extended interaction during bonus play.

The architecture of 5 Golden Relics ultimately reinforces a shift toward adaptive play systems, where feature interconnectivity and progression mechanics form the foundation of the design. For Octoplay, this release not only expands its portfolio but also contributes to an ongoing conversation within the sector about the future of feature complexity and reward variability in slot development.