3 Lucky Minecarts

3 Lucky Minecarts Hold & Win Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Prospect Gaming
Release Date	2024-08-07
Theme	Mining
Layout	5×3
Paylines	25
Bet Range	0.20–25.0
Core Mechanics	Three minecart bonuses (Blue doubles values, Purple transforms coins into multipliers/jackpots, Red collects values), Hold & Win feature with respins and jackpots (15×, 50×, 150×), Free Spins with 2× Wild multipliers, High volatility, multiple RTP variants
Studio	Prospect Gaming
Certification	UKGC certified

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Axe, Lamp, Dish	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Prospector, Wild, Scatter	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Wild (regular and 2× in Free Spins)	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

3 Lucky Minecarts Hold & Win Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Hold & Win	Landing 6 coins	3 respins	Locked coins, respins reset with new coin	Jackpots (Mini 15×, Major 50×, Mega 150×) and minecart bonuses
Free Spins	3 scatters	8 Free Spins	Wilds become 2× multipliers	Random Hold & Win trigger during Free Spins

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the maximum win in 3 Lucky Minecarts?	The maximum win is 15,000× your stake, achievable via combined bonus features.
What RTP options are available?	The game offers RTP variants of 95%, 93%, or 91%, with common observed value around 95.25%.
How do the minecarts work?	Blue doubles all values, Purple transforms coins into multipliers (15×–100×) or jackpots, and Red collects all values; they can trigger together.
How is the Hold & Win feature triggered?	By landing six coin symbols, awarding three respins that reset with each new coin; jackpots available if board fills.
What happens during Free Spins?	You get 8 Free Spins; Wilds become 2× multipliers, and Hold & Win can trigger randomly during the round.
What are the jackpot levels?	Mini (15×), Major (50×), Mega (150×) of your stake, awarded in Hold & Win when filling the board or via Purple minecart.
How many paylines does the game have?	There are 25 fixed paylines across the 5×3 grid.
What is the volatility of the game?	The game is high volatility, meaning wins are less frequent but potentially large.

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