Stockholm Syndrome

Stockholm Syndrome Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Nolimit City
Release Date	20/08/2024
Theme	Crime, Heist, 1970s bank robbery
Layout	5 reels with 3‑4‑3‑4‑3 rows (expands to 3‑4‑4‑4‑4‑3 during Syndrome Spins)
Paylines	432 ways to win
Bet Range	€0.20 to €100 per spin
Core Mechanics	Cascading reels (avalanches), Character multipliers (2× to 10×), Con Man Wild, xBomb Wild, POLIS feature, SOS feature, PISS feature, Hostage Spins, Syndrome Spins, Bonus Buy / Nolimit Booster
Technology	HTML5, compatible with desktop, mobile, tablet
Mechanics	Cascading reels, xMechanics (xWays, xReelSplit), sticky multipliers

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	P, O, L, I, S	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Hostage characters	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Captor	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Con Man Wild, xBomb Wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Bonus Scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Stockholm Syndrome Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Con Man Wild	Lands fully on reel 3 (or reels 3 and 4 during Syndrome Spins)		Unlocks bottom position and transforms a random character symbol into wilds	Upgrades character symbol during Hostage Spins
xBomb Wild	Lands anywhere except scatters		Removes adjacent symbols and increases win multiplier by +1	Multiplier is sticky in bonus rounds
POLIS feature	P‑O‑L‑I‑S sequentially on same row		Locks coin values (×5 to ×5000 or Max Win) and awards keys to unlock them	Unlocked values are summed
SOS feature	S‑O‑S sequentially on same row		Transforms O into xBomb Wild	Always triggers in bonus rounds
PISS feature	P‑I‑S‑S sequentially on same row		Transforms all PISS symbols into xBomb Wilds	Always triggers in bonus rounds
Hostage Spins	3 scatters	7 free spins	Unlocks bottom of reel 3; Con Man Wild increases multiplier and upgrades character; xBombs sticky; extra spins for scatters
Syndrome Spins	4 scatters	8 free spins	Expands grid to 3‑4‑4‑4‑4‑3; Con Man Wilds collect characters; fills meters to trigger special reel modifiers	Includes wild reel, Infectious xWays, xReelSplit, sticky multipliers
Bonus Buy / Nolimit Booster	Player purchase		Buy into Hostage Spins, Syndrome Spins or POLIS feature for 80× to 8000× bet	Immediate access to bonus features

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I trigger Hostage Spins?	Land three Bonus Scatter symbols in the base game to receive seven Hostage Spins
What does the Con Man Wild do?	When fully stacked on reel 3 it unlocks the bottom position and turns a random character into wilds
What is the RTP of the game?	The return to player rate is 96.08%
How high can I win?	The maximum win is 28,873× the bet
What is the POLIS feature?	Landing P‑O‑L‑I‑S in sequence locks coin values and awards keys to unlock them for prizes
What happens during Syndrome Spins?	The grid expands, Con Man Wilds collect characters to trigger special reel modifiers like wild reel, xWays and xReelSplit
Can I buy bonus features?	Yes. You can purchase Hostage Spins, Syndrome Spins or POLIS feature via Bonus Buy or Nolimit Booster
What is the volatility of the slot?	The game has very high volatility

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