Unusual Suspects

Unusual Suspects Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Northern Lights Gaming
Release Date	13 September 2023
Theme	Crime, Detective, Police
Layout	5×4
Paylines	20
Bet Range	0.10 to 20 (currency varies)
Core Mechanics	Sticky frames that accumulate multipliers up to 5×, Golden wilds that spawn additional wilds, Detective symbol fills frames with wilds, Free Spins Booster meter with nudging respins, Big Boss Free Spins trail with extra spins and multipliers
Technology	HTML5, JavaScript
Compatibility	Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Handcuffs, Gun, Dynamite, Briefcase of Cash	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
Wild	Regular Wild, Golden Wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Siren Scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Unusual Suspects Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Golden Wilds	Landing a Golden Wild		Spawns additional wilds or golden wilds and leaves a sticky frame with multiplier	Frame multiplier increases up to 5×
Detective Wild Bonus	Landing a Detective symbol		Fills all sticky frames with wilds and applies multipliers	Frames remain during free spins
Free Spins Feature	Landing 3+ scatters	10, 15 or 20 free spins	Free spins awarded based on scatter count	During free spins, Detective symbols advance Big Boss trail
Free Spins Booster	Landing 2 scatters		Adds token to booster meter	50 tokens unlock Big Boss‑1 when free spins start
Big Boss Free Spins Trail	Collecting Detective symbols during free spins	5 extra spins per boss level	Advances through boss levels with multipliers	Multipliers: 2×, 3×, 5×, 10× at successive levels
Bonus Buy / Gamble	Player choice outside UK		Buy free spins for 38.6× bet or gamble chance (10–90%)	Instant access to free spins feature

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I trigger free spins?	Land three or more siren scatters to trigger 10, 15 or 20 free spins
What does the Free Spins Booster do?	Landing two scatters adds a token to the booster meter; filling 50 tokens unlocks Big Boss‑1 when free spins start
How do sticky frames work?	Wilds leave sticky frames that hold multipliers up to 5×; Detective symbol fills frames with wilds and applies multipliers
Can I buy into the bonus?	Outside the UK you can buy free spins for 38.6× your bet or gamble for entry with adjustable odds
What is the maximum win?	The maximum win is 12500× your stake
What is the RTP and volatility?	The RTP is 96.05% and volatility is medium
What are the wild types?	There are regular wilds and golden wilds; golden wilds spawn additional wilds or golden wilds
What happens during Big Boss free spins?	Collect Detective symbols to advance through boss levels; each level gives 5 extra spins and multipliers of 2×, 3×, 5×, and 10×

Unusual Suspects Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses