Tiki Bonanza

Tiki Bonanza Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Silverback Gaming (via Relax Gaming)
Release Date	December 6, 2022
Theme	Tiki, Beach, Tropical
Layout	5×3 expanding to 5×5 in bonus
Paylines	243 ways to win, expands to 3,125 ways
Bet Range	0.10 to 100 units
Core Mechanics	Locking Reels, Free Spins, Expanding Reels, Bonus Buy, Wild Symbol
Developer	Silverback Gaming via Relax Gaming platform
Technology	HTML5, JavaScript

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	Gold Tiki Mask, Purple Tiki Mask	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Red Tiki Mask	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Coconut Drink Wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Free Spins Scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Tiki Bonanza Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Free Spins	3 scatters	10 free spins	Reels expand to 5×5 with 3,125 ways to win	Unlimited retriggers
Locking Reels	After any spin		Player may lock chosen reels for a cost	Increases chance to trigger bonus
Bonus Buy	Player choice		Pay 66× stake to enter free spins	Skips base game and bonus triggers directly

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Tiki Bonanza?	The default RTP is 95.63%. Operators may choose lower values of 93.91% or 89.81%.
What is the maximum win?	The maximum win is 5000× the stake.
How do locking reels work?	After a spin the player may lock any reels for a cost to respin remaining reels.
How many free spins are awarded?	Landing three scatter symbols awards 10 free spins on an expanded 5×5 grid.
Can free spins be retriggered?	Yes. Additional scatters during free spins grant more free spins with no limit.
What does bonus buy do?	It allows direct entry into free spins for a cost of 66× the stake.
What is the volatility?	The volatility is medium‑high.
What is the hit frequency?	The hit frequency is approximately 12%.

Tiki Bonanza Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses