Crank it Up

Crank It Up Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Pragmatic Play
Release Date	July 4, 2024
Theme	Music, Disco, Nightclub, Rock concert
Layout	5 reels, 3 rows
Paylines	20
Bet Range	0.20–240 (currency units)
Core Mechanics	Free Spins with retriggers, Sticky Wild Multipliers up to 10x, Bonus Buy option (80× bet), High volatility
Technology	HTML5
Mobile compatibility	Playable on desktop and mobile

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	Glasses, Headphones, Boots, Microphone	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
Wild	Boombox Wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Golden Record Scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Crank It Up Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Free Spins	3–5 scatters	10, 15, or 20 free spins	Wilds mark positions and build multipliers up to 10×	Retriggers add more free spins
Special Spins	After free spins end	3 special spins	Marked positions become sticky wilds with multipliers	Multipliers apply to wins and stack if multiple wilds contribute
Bonus Buy	Player opts to buy	Free spins directly	Bypass base game for bonus round	RTP increases slightly when bought

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Crank It Up?	The RTP is 96% in regular play and increases to 96.03% when using the bonus buy feature.
How do I trigger free spins?	Landing 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols awards 10, 15, or 20 free spins respectively.
How do wild multipliers work?	Each wild during free spins marks its position. If a wild lands again on the same spot, the multiplier increases up to 10×.
What happens after free spins end?	You receive 3 special spins during which marked positions become sticky wilds carrying their multipliers.
Can I buy the free spins feature?	Yes. You can buy the bonus for 80× your bet and enter the free spins round directly.

Crank It Up Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses