Spider Circus
Spider Circus is a Hold & Win slot set in a spooky fairground, with a purple and red big top, fruit with faces and a spiral-eyed clown looming behind the grid. The look is playful but a little unsettling, and it leans towards Halloween without being tied to it. It has 60 paylines, and you can also choose to play with 20, 40, 80 or 100 win lines. Selecting more win lines raises the minimum bet.
In the base game, Expanding Wilds do most of the work. They substitute for any symbol except Scatter and Spider symbols, and a Wild on reels 2 to 4 expands to fill the whole reel if it forms part of a win. Landing 6 or more Spider symbols starts the Hold & Win Bonus.
The Bonus adds a few twists to the usual respin format. Three positions carry multipliers, and when the grid reaches 10, 15 and 20 Spiders, a Progressive Mystery symbol can turn into a bigger Spider, a Prize, a Collect symbol or a multiplier. If you would rather skip the build-up, Bonus Buy is available at stake x60, and Chance x2 doubles your chance of triggering the Bonus at a slightly higher bet.
Key Features
- Spooky fairground theme with a spiral-eyed clown and fruit with faces
- RTP 97.0%, medium volatility
- Max win: €250,000 / x5,000 your bet
- 60 paylines, with 20, 40, 80 and 100 also available
- Expanding Wilds on reels 2 to 4
- 6 or more Spider symbols trigger the Hold & Win Bonus
- 3 positions with x2 to x5 multipliers in the Bonus
- Progressive Mystery symbols at 10, 15 and 20 Spiders
- Mini (x10), Minor (x25), Major (x100) and Grand (x500) Prizes
- Chance x2 and Bonus Buy at x60 your stake
Bonus Features Explained
- Expanding Wild: Substitutes for any symbol to complete a winning combination, except for Scatter and Spider symbols. If a Wild on reels 2 to 4 is part of a winning combination, it expands to cover the entire reel.
- Spider symbols: Landing 6 or more triggers the Hold & Win Bonus game.
- Hold & Win Bonus: The round starts with 3 respins, and only Spider and Progressive Mystery symbols can land. The triggering symbols stay locked for the whole round, each carrying a value. Every new Bonus symbol resets the respins to 3. The round ends when the grid is full or no respins remain, and the final win is the sum of all Spider symbol values on the reels.
- Multiplier positions: At the start of the Bonus, 3 positions are randomly given x2, x3, x4 or x5 multipliers. When a Bonus symbol lands on one of them, its value is multiplied accordingly.
- Progress Bar: Shows how many Bonus symbols have been collected during the Hold & Win Bonus. It rises as new symbols land, and reaching 10, 15 or 20 turns the latest symbol into a Progressive Mystery symbol.
- Progressive Mystery symbol: When 10, 15 or 20 Spider symbols are on the reels, the last symbol to land spins and transforms into one of the following: the same Spider symbol, a Spider symbol with a randomly increased value, a Prize symbol, a Collect symbol, or a x2 or x3 multiplier applied to all Spider symbols on the reels. If it lands in a cell with a multiplier, that multiplier is applied to its value at the end of the Bonus game.
- Prize symbols: Mini (x10), Minor (x25), Major (x100) and Grand (x500).
- Chance x2: Slightly increases the bet and doubles the chance of hitting the Scatter symbols that trigger the Hold & Win Bonus. It is disabled while Bonus Buy is active.
- Bonus Buy: You can buy the Hold & Win Bonus game at any time for stake x60.
Game Stats & Betting
- RTP: 97.0%
- Max Win: €250,000 / x5,000 your bet
- Volatility: Medium
- Paylines: 60 (20, 40, 80 and 100 also selectable)
- Bonus Features: Expanding Wilds, Hold & Win Bonus, x2 to x5 multiplier positions, Progressive Mystery symbols, Mini/Minor/Major/Grand Prizes (x10, x25, x100, x500), Collect symbols, Chance x2, Bonus Buy (x60)
- Demo Mode: Available at participating casinos
*RTP, volatility, and max win may vary by casino. Always check the paytable and rules before playing.
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Spider Circus Slot FAQ
- What is the RTP of Spider Circus?
- The RTP is 97.0%.
- What is the volatility of Spider Circus?
- Medium volatility.
- What is the maximum win possible?
- The maximum win is €250,000, or x5,000 your bet.
- How many paylines does Spider Circus have?
- There are 60 paylines. You can choose how many win lines are active on each spin: 20, 40, 60, 80 or 100. Selecting more win lines increases the minimum bet.
- How do I trigger the Hold & Win Bonus?
- Land 6 or more Spider symbols. The round starts with 3 respins and only Spider and Progressive Mystery symbols can land. The triggering symbols stay locked for the whole round, each carrying a value.
- How do the multipliers work in the Hold & Win Bonus?
- At the start, 3 positions are randomly given x2, x3, x4 or x5 multipliers. When a Bonus symbol lands on one of them, its value is multiplied accordingly.
- What is a Progressive Mystery symbol?
- When 10, 15 or 20 Spider symbols are on the reels, the last symbol to land becomes a Progressive Mystery symbol. It then transforms into the same Spider, a Spider with a randomly increased value, a Prize symbol (Mini x10, Minor x25, Major x100 or Grand x500), a Collect symbol, or a x2 or x3 multiplier applied to all Spider symbols on the reels.
- How does the Expanding Wild work?
- The Wild substitutes for any symbol except Scatter and Spider symbols. If a Wild on reels 2 to 4 is part of a winning combination, it expands to cover the whole reel.
- Can I buy the Bonus game?
- Yes. Bonus Buy is available at a cost of x60 your stake.
- What does Chance x2 do?
- Chance x2 slightly increases the bet and doubles the chance of hitting the symbols that trigger the Hold & Win Bonus. It is disabled while Bonus Buy is active.
- Where can I find the official game page?
- Visit the official game page at https://bgaming.com/games/spider-circus-hold-and-win
Casino Beacon Verdict
Spider Circus takes the familiar Hold & Win format and adds a few layers to it. Three multiplier positions, locked Spider values and Progressive Mystery symbols at 10, 15 and 20 Spiders give the Bonus more to watch than a basic respin round. Expanding Wilds on reels 2 to 4 keep the base game from being a simple wait for the trigger. The option to play 20 to 100 win lines means the minimum bet depends on your setting, so check it before you start. Chance x2 raises the bet, and Bonus Buy costs x60 your stake, so it is worth working out what that means for your bankroll before using either.
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