Keep’em

Keep ‘Em is a nature-themed slot set in an enchanted forest. The main character is Canny the Can, an anthropomorphic tin can who returns from previous Hacksaw Gaming titles. He's joined by his lifelong friend Bob the Bird. The slot features a vibrant, retro-style visual design that Hacksaw Gaming fans will recognize.

This game is a sequel in the “Canny” series of slots from Hacksaw Gaming, following titles like Canny the Can. It continues the adventures of the lovable Canny character while introducing new mechanics and features. The forest setting is brought to life through symbols like snakes, lightning bolts, skulls, and birds, creating an atmosphere that is both whimsical and slightly mysterious.

Core Gameplay and Mechanics

Keep ‘Em utilizes a 6-reel, 5-row grid layout with 15,625 ways to win. The game employs a drop mechanic, where symbols fall from above to fill empty spaces after wins. This creates the potential for multiple wins on a single spin.

The paytable consists of both low-paying card rank symbols (Jacks through Aces) and higher-value thematic symbols. The thematic symbols include snakes, lightning bolts, skulls, and birds, with payouts ranging from 0.2x to 2x the bet for six-of-a-kind combinations.

A key mechanic is the Cash'em feature, where Cash symbols can appear on the reels displaying values from 1x to 1000x the bet. These Cash symbols are collected when a GET'EM scatter symbol lands simultaneously, adding their values to the total win.

Bonus Features

1. KEEP'EM Feature Reels 3 and 4 are designated as KEEP'EM reels. When a GET'EM symbol, Free Spins symbol, or Cash prize lands on these reels, it activates 3 re-spins. The triggering symbol remains locked in place, and any additional special symbols that land during re-spins also lock and stay until the end. A Heart symbol can appear during re-spins, awarding additional re-spins to fill the Heart Counter.
2. KEEP'EM COMIN' Bonus Triggered by landing 3 Free Spins scatter symbols, this bonus awards 10 free spins. During this feature, there's an increased chance of landing GET'EM symbols, Free Spins symbols, and Cash prizes. Landing 3 or 4 additional Free Spins symbols during the bonus awards 4 or 6 extra spins respectively.
3. KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE… Bonus Activated by 4 Free Spins scatter symbols, this bonus also starts with 10 free spins. In this mode, Cash prizes remain on the grid until collected by a GET'EM symbol. Full rows or columns of Cash prizes automatically collect, even without a GET'EM symbol present. Additional Free Spins symbols can award extra spins as in the previous bonus.
4. KEEP YOUR CANNY CLOSER! Bonus This premium bonus is triggered by 5 Free Spins scatter symbols. It functions similarly to the KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE… bonus, but with a guaranteed 3 Cash prizes and 1 GET'EM symbol landing on every spin.
5. Bonus Buy Where allowed, players can purchase direct entry into bonus features:

• BonusHunt FeatureSpins™ (3x bet): Increases bonus trigger chance by 5x
• Cantastic Featurespins™ (40x bet): Guarantees 1 GET'EM and 1 Cash prize symbol per spin
• Keep'em Comin' (100x bet): 10 free spins with increased special symbols
• Keep Your Friends Close… (200x bet): 10 free spins with sticky Cash prizes

A standout aspect of Keep ‘Em is its innovative use of the KEEP'EM reels (reels 3 and 4). This mechanic adds a strategic layer to the base game, as players anticipate special symbols landing on these reels to trigger re-spins and potentially lead to significant wins. The interaction between Cash symbols, GET'EM collectors, and the KEEP'EM reels creates a dynamic and engaging gameplay experience that sets Keep ‘Em apart from typical slot games.