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Game Mechanics
Mine Slot runs on a 5x7 grid that fills with blocks from the bottom up. When you spin, pickaxe symbols land on the reels above the grid. The type of pickaxe determines how many blocks it can break and what payouts you receive. If you're new to the game, check out our step-by-step guide for beginners.
The grid starts with different block layers. Your pickaxes fall down and break through blocks based on their durability. Harder blocks need better pickaxes to break. When blocks break, new ones fall from above to fill the gaps, creating cascade-style wins. You can try the demo version to see this in action without spending real money.
Basic Flow
- Place your bet (from $0.10 to $100)
- Spin the reels to land pickaxe symbols
- Pickaxes drop down and break blocks
- Broken blocks pay out based on their type
- New blocks fall to replace broken ones
- Bonus symbols can trigger special features
Pickaxe Symbols
Four pickaxe types appear on the reels, each with different power levels and values. The pickaxe you land affects both your payout and how many blocks you can clear.
Wooden Pickaxe
Basic pickaxe. Breaks only dirt and stone blocks. Lowest payout multiplier.
Stone Pickaxe
Improved pickaxe. Breaks dirt, stone, and ore blocks. Medium payout.
Golden Pickaxe
Strong pickaxe. Breaks most blocks except obsidian. High payout.
Enchanted Pickaxe
Best pickaxe. Breaks all blocks including obsidian. Highest payout multiplier.
Block Types
Six block types fill the grid, each with different durability and payout values. Harder blocks give bigger rewards but need stronger pickaxes to break.
Dirt Block
Easiest to break. Any pickaxe works. Lowest payout but most common.
Stone Block
Common block. Any pickaxe breaks it. Low-medium payout value.
Ore Block
Contains iron ore. Stone pickaxe or better needed. Medium payout.
Gold Block
Valuable gold ore. Golden pickaxe or better needed. High payout.
Diamond Block
Rare diamonds. Golden pickaxe or better required. Very high payout.
Obsidian Block
Hardest block. Only Enchanted Pickaxe can break it. Highest payout.
Bonus Features
Mine Slot has three special features that can boost your wins: Block Bonus free spins, Extra Chance, and Buy Bonus.
Block Bonus - Free Spins
Block Bonus gives you 4 free spins with a twist: blocks stay persistent on the grid between spins. Normally, the grid resets after each spin, but during Block Bonus, broken blocks remain cleared while new blocks stack on top. This creates opportunities for chain reactions and bigger wins.
To trigger Block Bonus, you need to collect enough bonus eye symbols on the reels. The progress bar shows how close you are to triggering the feature.
Extra Chance
When you're close to triggering Block Bonus but didn't quite make it, Extra Chance appears. For a small fee (shown on the button), you get additional spins to try and complete the bonus trigger. The cost depends on your current bet size and how close you are to the bonus.
Buy Bonus
Don't want to wait for the bonus to trigger naturally? Buy Bonus lets you pay a fixed amount (typically 50x your bet) to jump straight into the Block Bonus free spins. The feature works exactly the same as when triggered normally.
Game Rules
Here's how Mine Slot pays out and determines wins:
- Win calculation: Bet amount × pickaxe multiplier × blocks broken
- Cascades: When blocks break, new ones fall. If they create new matches, you win again without betting more
- Grid size: 5 columns, 7 rows of blocks
- Reel symbols: Pickaxes, bonus eyes, TNT, and special symbols
- RTP: 96% return to player over time
- Volatility: Medium - balanced wins and bonus frequency
Paytable Values
Exact payouts depend on the number of matching symbols and your bet size. The paytable in-game shows current values based on your selected bet amount. Generally:
- 3 matching pickaxes: Small win
- 4 matching pickaxes: Medium win
- 5 matching pickaxes: Large win
- Enchanted combinations: Highest multipliers
Strategies & Tips
While slots are games of chance, these tips can help you get more from Mine Slot:
- Start in demo mode: Learn the mechanics without risking money. See how often bonuses trigger and what wins feel like.
- Watch the block grid: Pay attention to which blocks are building up. High concentrations of diamond or gold blocks mean bigger potential wins.
- Use Extra Chance wisely: Only buy Extra Chance when you're very close to triggering the bonus. The cost adds up if you use it often.
- Consider Buy Bonus: If you prefer bonus rounds over base game, Buy Bonus guarantees you get there. But it costs 50x your bet, so factor that into your bankroll.
- Set a budget: Decide how much you want to spend before starting. The medium volatility means wins come regularly, but dry spells happen.
- Check the paytable: Bet amounts change payout values. Make sure you understand what each symbol pays at your chosen bet level.