Get the Cheese

“Get the Cheese” is a playful, food-themed slot game developed by Hacksaw Gaming. The game is set against a backdrop that alternates between a French cafe and an Italian pizza place, creating a charming culinary atmosphere. The main character is a distraught mouse, visible on the right side of the screen, who is attempting to obtain cheese. The symbols on the reels are predominantly food-related, including cheese, crackers, pretzels, apple slices, and chopped salami, along with non-food items like buttons, pegs, bells, marbles, and hearts.

Core Game and Mechanics

“Get the Cheese” features a 6×5 grid with cluster pays mechanics. Wins are formed when at least 5 identical symbols connect horizontally or vertically. The game employs a Super Cascade system, where winning symbols are removed and replaced by new ones falling from above. Additionally, all instances of the winning symbol type are removed from the reels before new symbols drop in, potentially creating chain reactions of wins.

The game has a medium volatility (3/5) and an RTP of 96.31% in its highest setting. Bets range from 0.10 to 100 currency units per spin. The maximum potential win is 10,000 times the bet, achievable in any game mode.

Bonus Features

1. Cheese Symbol: When a cheese symbol is part of a winning cluster, all symbols except Free Spin scatters and wild multipliers are removed from the reels, with new symbols dropping in to fill the gaps.
2. Jumping Wild Multipliers: Two types of these special wilds can appear:
   • Normal Jumping Wild Multipliers: Start at x1 and increase by +1 each time they jump to a new position after a cascade.
   • Epic Jumping Wild Multipliers: Start at x10 and increase by +10 each time they jump. Up to 4 Jumping Wild Multipliers can be present on the grid simultaneously.
3. Free Spin Bonuses: Three types of free spin rounds can be triggered: a) Fromage Frenzy Bonus: Activated by 3 scatter symbols, awarding 8 free spins. It starts with 2 persistent Jumping Wild Multipliers. A Cheese Meter collects cheese symbols, and when full, upgrades the bonus to “Take It Cheesy” with 5 additional spins. b) Take It Cheesy Bonus: Triggered by 4 scatter symbols, granting 10 free spins. It begins with 3 persistent Jumping Wild Multipliers and includes the Cheese Meter feature. c) Life's So Gouda: Activated by 5 or 6 scatters, awarding 12 free spins plus a 25x or 100x bet payout. It starts with 4 Jumping Wild Multipliers, with at least one guaranteed to be an Epic Jumping Wild Multiplier. Unlike the other bonuses, multiplier values do not reset between spins in this feature. In all bonus rounds, landing 3 or more scatters awards 5 extra free spins.
4. Bonus Buy: Players can purchase direct entry into bonus features:
   • BonusHunt FeatureSpins: Increases bonus trigger chance by 5x, costing 3x the bet.
   • Wild Mouse FeatureSpins: Guarantees a win and at least 2 Jumping Wild Multipliers, priced at 50x the bet.
   • Fromage Frenzy Bonus: 50x the bet.
   • Take It Cheesy Bonus: 100x the bet.

An interesting feature of “Get the Cheese” is its upgradable bonus system. Players can progress from one bonus level to the next by collecting cheese symbols during free spins, potentially accessing more lucrative features without the need for re-triggers. This creates a sense of progression and anticipation throughout the bonus rounds.