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Introduction

Mining Madness is an online slot from Gaming Corps. Unlike most slot games, there is no spin button; instead, this is a minesweeper/battleship-style slot influenced by modern cryptocurrency games that reward the brave. The game’s main character is Billy-Boyd Skeeter, a grizzled prospector who is finally about to strike it lucky in the gold mines. After one too many moonshines, Billy-Boyd has misplaced his sticks of dynamite; now, he has to find the gold while avoiding the dynamite.

Mining Madness is played on a 5x5 grid. Players must choose tiles on the grid, but beware! While lovely golden nuggets sit behind some, there is also a stick of dynamite or two to catch you out. Playing this game is slightly different, as you have to pick the amount of dynamite you would like to be included in the game in addition to choosing your bet amount. The amount of dynamite selected impacts how much you can win, adding an innovative twist to the playing experience.

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Theme, graphics & soundtrack

Mining Madness’s main character, Billy-Boyd - complete with one gold tooth and dungarees - takes his spot at the top of the screen and watches the action unfurl. The game grid is simply laid out with a background reminiscent of the wooden carts used to transport miners through the winding passageways of goldmines. The graphics are quite plain and not as vibrant as some other slots around but work well with the game theme and playing style. There is a jaunty banjo background instrumental to add to the prospecting theme.

Mining Madness RTP and variance

Mining Madness has a variable RTP based on the number of sticks of dynamite players choose to include in their game and their success. The minimum RTP is 96.59 per cent (where players choose one stick of dynamite and successfully open four out of the 25 available tiles) and the maximum is 97.32 per cent (where players choose one stick of dynamite and successfully open 24 out of 25 tiles). The variance is unknown.

How to play Mining Madness

Playing Mining Madness is very straightforward, but here are a few quick tips to get you started:

1. Load Mining Madness and choose your bet value and the number of sticks of dynamite you would like to include. There are various options available between 1 and 24 sticks.
2. You can have a look at the full game rules and game tutorial by pressing the ‘i’ button at the top of the screen. 
3. Press the play button to start the game and pick a rock to start things off. If you are lucky, you will find a gold nugget behind it, adding to your winnings; if you are unlucky, you will find a stick of dynamite and the game is over. 
4. Once the game starts, the play button becomes the cash out button. You can cash out of the game at any time or hold on for a bigger win, but beware - you might lose everything! 
5. Enjoy Mining Madness responsibly by setting a limit for your session. When the fun stops, stop playing. We offer timeout and self-exclusion functions to promote responsible gambling. 

Bet and win sizes

The minimum bet on Mining Madness is 1 and the maximum bet size is 200. 

Mining Madness does not have multiplying symbols in the same way as other slots; instead, payouts are determined by how many sticks of dynamite you choose to have in play and how much gold you manage to find. Picking a lower number of dynamite sticks means the wins are smaller. The maximum win is 997.75x your stake when you play with seven sticks of dynamite and uncover 18 tiles.

Mining Madness bonus features

Mining Madness has just one bonus feature: treasure boost. This is different to the bonus features offered by other slots, such as free spins. This bonus feature adds a lot to the basic gameplay and will keep even the most experienced players on their toes.

Treasure boost

Treasure boost is a random bonus feature that gives players a greater chance of finding gold nuggets than dynamite behind the game tiles. The increased chance it provides changes depending on the number of sticks of dynamite currently in play; for example, if there are three sticks of dynamite on the board, the treasure boost will be activated on the final seven unopened tiles. The treasure boost bonus only comes into effect when there are 3, 5, 7, 10, 17 or 20 sticks of dynamite in play.

Mining Madness review: our verdict

It might be the moonshine talking but we think Gaming Corps has struck gold with this slot. The gameplay is exciting, quick, and different to other slots on the market. It will appeal to newer and more experienced players looking for something a bit different. The bonus feature, although limited, adds another layer of interest.

The graphics lack the clarity and vibrancy of other slots, but the game’s back story is strong and detailed. We look forward to seeing how players respond to this game and to seeing more from Gaming Corps.