Ghost Busters

Ghostbusters Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	IGT
Release Date	2012
Theme	Movie, Paranormal
Layout	5×3
Paylines	30
Bet Range	0.50 to 250.00 per spin
Core Mechanics	Four mystery features, Ballroom Busters bonus, Stay Puft free spins bonus, Mystery multipliers and wilds
Technology	HTML5
Compatibility	Mobile, tablet, desktop

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	playing card icons	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Louis Tully, Ghost Trap, Ectomobile, Proton Pack, P.K.E Meter, Ecto Goggles	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Venkman, Stantz, Spengler, Zeddemore	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Slimer wilds, Ghost logo wilds	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Bonus symbols, Stay Puft Bonus symbol	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Ghostbusters Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Cash Award mystery	Random after base spin	50x to 1000x coin value	Random credit award
Multiplier mystery	Random after base spin	2x to 5x	Multiplies all line wins
Wild Reels mystery	Random after base spin		1–3 reels become wild
Extra Wilds mystery	Random after base spin		1–4 positions become wild plus adjacent
Ballroom Busters bonus	Bonus symbols on reels 2 & 3 plus Slimer on reel 4		Five proton shots to uncover ghosts with multipliers	2x–5x multiplier on bonus awards
Stay Puft free spins	Bonus symbols on reels 2 & 3 plus Stay Puft on reel 4	8 free spins	Marshmallows land as locked wilds; random awards via win meter

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many paylines does the game have?	The game has 30 fixed paylines.
What is the RTP of the game?	The theoretical return to player is 94.50%.
What mystery features can trigger randomly?	Cash award, multiplier, wild reels, and extra wilds may trigger randomly after base spins.
How is the Ballroom Busters bonus triggered?	It triggers when two Bonus symbols land on reels 2 and 3 and a Slimer Bonus symbol lands on reel 4.
What happens during the Stay Puft free spins bonus?	You receive 8 free spins. Marshmallows land as locked wilds and random awards may be added via a win meter.

Ghostbusters Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses