Mine & Melt

Mine & Melt Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Quickspin
Release Date	March 14, 2023
Theme	Mining, Gold rush
Layout	4×4
Paylines	256
Bet Range	0.20–100
Core Mechanics	Three Lucky Swedes expanding wilds with x2‑x4 multipliers, Bonus Game with 3 lives, Super Bonus Game with 4 lives, Merge feature for Collector symbols, Smeltdown multipliers, Bonus Buy option
Provider	Quickspin
Release Date	March 14, 2023

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Hat, Lantern, Pickaxe, Pan	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Gold Bar	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Wild Miner (Three Lucky Swedes)	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Golden Nugget (Bonus symbol)	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Mine & Melt Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Three Lucky Swedes Wilds	Random in base game		Expanding wilds on reels 2‑4 with x2‑x4 multipliers
Bonus Game	3 scatter symbols	3 lives	Collector and Smeltdown symbols land, reset lives	Merge and Smeltdown multipliers
Super Bonus Game	4 scatter symbols	4 lives	Same as Bonus Game with higher multiplier values	Merge and Smeltdown multipliers
Bonus Buy	Player choice		Buy Bonus Game for 60× bet or Super Bonus for 330× bet

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win is 5504× the bet.
What is the RTP of the game?	The theoretical RTP is 96.09%.
Can I buy the bonus feature?	Yes. You can buy the Bonus Game for 60× bet or the Super Bonus Game for 330× bet.
What do the Three Lucky Swedes do?	They turn reels 2‑4 into expanding wilds with x2‑x4 multipliers in the base game.
How do Collector symbols work?	Collector symbols land in bonus rounds with multipliers and merge when adjacent to increase value.
What does Smeltdown do?	Smeltdown symbols multiply all Collector symbols by x2 in Bonus Game or x4 in Super Bonus Game.
How many ways to win are there?	There are 256 ways to win on the 4×4 grid.
What is the volatility level?	The game has high volatility.

Mine & Melt Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses