Ice Picks

Ice Picks Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Rival
Release Date	December 20, 2011
Theme	Arctic, Adventure
Layout	5 reels, 20 paylines
Paylines	20
Bet Range	0.01–0.25 per coin, 1–10 coins per line
Core Mechanics	Free Spins, Pick Bonus mini‑game, Wild multipliers, Scatter triggers, Drop feature
Software	Rival gaming platform
Technology	Flash (original release)

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	boots, helmet, goggles	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	axe, skulls, bowl	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	statue, treasure chest	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	wooden box wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	compass scatter, map scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Ice Picks Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Free Spins	3+ compass scatters	7, 15 or 30 free spins	Wilds have higher multipliers and Drop feature applies during free spins	Wilds multiply wins (up to 8x in free spins)
Pick Bonus mini‑game	3+ map scatters		Player picks ice blocks to reveal prizes	Prizes include multipliers and cash rewards

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Ice Picks?	The RTP is 95.1%.
What is the volatility level?	The volatility is low.
How do I trigger Free Spins?	Land three or more compass scatter symbols to trigger free spins.
What does the Pick Bonus do?	Landing three or more map scatter symbols launches a mini‑game where you smash ice blocks to reveal prizes.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win multiplier is 9000x your line bet.
Does the game use cascading wins?	Yes. Matching frozen symbols shatter and drop to allow new symbols to fall and form new wins.
Are there Wild multipliers?	Yes. Wilds multiply wins by up to 4x in base game and up to 8x during free spins.

Ice Picks Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses