Borderland

The Border Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Nolimit City
Release Date	September 2022
Theme	Border patrol vs cartel, Desert creatures, Heist style visuals
Layout	6×6 cluster grid
Paylines	Cluster Pays (all ways)
Bet Range	0.20 to 100
Core Mechanics	Cluster Pays, Cascading wins, xWays, xSplit, xNudge Cluster Wild, xBomb Wild, xCluster, Boosted xRIP, Mule Spins, Coyote Spins, Bonus Buy
Developer	Nolimit City
Platform	Online casinos, mobile and desktop

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	scorpion, snake, vulture	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	colored character symbols	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
Wild	xNudge Cluster Wild, xBomb Wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Dollar sign scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

The Border Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Mule Spins	6 scatters	10 free spins	xWays infect cluster symbols before other mechanics
Coyote Spins	7 scatters	12 free spins	xWays infect all cluster symbols; win multiplier does not reset	Additional scatters award +2 spins each
Boosted xRIP	Optional extra 50% bet		Guaranteed scatter on reel 1; no payouts below base bet	Increases RTP to 96.20%
Bonus Buy	Player choice		Buy into Mule Spins (98×), Coyote Spins (914×), or Lucky Draw (506× with 50/50 chance)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I win in The Border?	Form clusters of five or more matching symbols that touch horizontally or vertically to trigger cascading wins.
What is the RTP of the game?	The default RTP is 96.17%.
What is the maximum win?	The maximum win is 44,288× the bet.
What are the free spins features?	Six scatters trigger Mule Spins with 10 free spins. Seven scatters trigger Coyote Spins with 12 free spins and extra spins per additional scatter.
What does Boosted xRIP do?	It costs 50% extra per spin, guarantees a scatter on reel one, removes payouts below the base bet, and raises RTP to 96.20%.
Can I buy the bonus features?	Yes. You can buy Mule Spins for 98× bet, Coyote Spins for 914× bet, or choose a Lucky Draw for 506× bet with a 50/50 chance of either feature.
What makes the game volatile?	The game uses multiple x‑mechanics and cluster pays with cascading wins, leading to rare but potentially huge payouts.

The Border Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses