HarleCoin

HarleCoin, developed by Red Tiger, combines two popular slot themes: coins and harlequins. The game presents a lavish, opulent atmosphere reminiscent of a Venetian mask party. The visuals are rich and elegant, featuring a gold-lined 3-reel grid set against shimmering metallic décor and adorned with sparkling gemstones.

Core Game and Mechanics

HarleCoin features a simplified 3-reel, 1-row layout with a single payline. Winning combinations must land exactly on this payline to trigger a payout. The game uses seven symbols: cherries, clovers, stars, bells, sevens, wilds, and a free spins bonus symbol. The wild symbol is the most valuable and can substitute for all other symbols except the bonus symbol.

A unique aspect of HarleCoin is its dynamic symbol values. The six paying symbols have starting values ranging from 4x to 125x the bet. These values can increase as players collect HarleCoins during gameplay. Once a symbol is used in a winning combination, its value resets to a lower amount (1x to 30x the bet).

The game offers a betting range from 0.10 to 80 currency units per spin. It has a medium-high volatility (rated 4 out of 5 by Red Tiger) and a hit frequency of 1/5 on Red Tiger's proprietary scale.

Bonus Features

HarleCoin Collection: HarleCoins appear as overlay icons on random pay symbols or wilds. When they land, regardless of whether they're part of a win, they boost the value of the respective symbol. The boosted values are displayed on a panel above the reels. Each symbol has a maximum boost limit:

• Cherries: 20x
• Clovers: 30x
• Stars: 50x
• Bells: 100x
• Sevens: 250x
• Wilds: 500x

Free Spins: Landing three bonus symbols on the payline triggers the free spins feature. Players are awarded up to 25 “boost spins,” with the exact number determined randomly. During free spins:

• Every paying symbol that hasn't reached its maximum value lands with a HarleCoin.
• Symbol values do not reset after being used in a win, allowing for potentially higher payouts.
• After the feature ends, boosted symbol values carry over to the base game until they're used in the next win.

An intriguing aspect of HarleCoin is the tension it creates between coin collection and free spins activation. Players must balance their desire to accumulate HarleCoins and boost symbol values with the need to trigger the free spins feature. This dynamic adds a layer of strategy to the gameplay, as players weigh the benefits of continued base game play against the potential for larger payouts in the bonus round.