Cash Encounters

A Close Look at "Cash Encounters"

It's interesting to note that alien themes aren't as common in the slot world as, say, ancient Egypt or the Wild West. For those fascinated by the idea of extraterrestrial life, this game offers a quirky take on the UFO concept.

"Cash Encounters" - Game Overview

The game unfolds on a 5x4 grid with 30 paylines and a two-way payout system. The backdrop features a spaceship in a landscape of rocky mountains illuminated by an eerie glow. The visuals are fairly standard for the theme, so don't expect a revolutionary depiction of aliens. While the graphics are straightforward, the soundtrack is noteworthy, evoking a sense of mystery reminiscent of "The X-Files".

Accessible on all devices, "Cash Encounters" allows bets ranging from 0.3$ to 60$ per spin. Statistically, the game presents some challenges. The volatility is high, and the RTP is slightly below average at 95.96%. With a hit rate of 12.12%, wins may be infrequent. The maximum payout is limited to 1,000x the bet.

The symbols include 9 regular symbols, divided into two groups. Lower-value symbols are classic A-J, while higher-value symbols include strange artifacts, alien creatures, eggs, and eyes. Wins require at least 3 matching symbols on a payline, with 5 symbols forming a full combination. Low-value symbols pay from 0.2x to 1x the bet, and high-value symbols from 1.5x to 4x. The Wild symbol substitutes for other regular symbols and pays 16.6 times the stake for a 5-symbol combination.

"Cash Encounters" - Special Features

Multipliers play a crucial role in "Cash Encounters". The Cash Abductions Meter is active during the base game, awarding a 2x multiplier after every four consecutive non-winning spins. This multiplier is applied to the subsequent win. It can reach a maximum of 8x after 12 spins.

During the game, spaceship symbols can appear to contribute to the UFO Meter. Collecting these symbols adds spins to the current or next Free Spins feature and increases the multiplier. The meter has 4 segments, each requiring 3 symbols to fill:

• 1st segment - 2x multiplier and +1 Free Spin.
• 2nd segment - 3x multiplier and +2 Free Spins.
• 3rd segment - 4x multiplier and +3 Free Spins.
• 4th segment - 5x multiplier +4 Free Spins.

Landing 3 or more Scatter symbols triggers the Free Spins feature, awarding 10 spins initially. Retriggers are possible, with 3 additional Scatters adding 10 spins. In addition to multipliers, the Cascading Wins feature comes into play. After a win, winning symbols disappear, allowing new symbols to fall into place. This continues until no new wins occur. Each cascade increases the multiplier by 1x, resetting to the UFO Meter value between spins.

The Random Abductions feature can activate randomly during the base and bonus games. A spaceship will fly over the grid and transform a reel into Wild.

"Cash Encounters" - Final Thoughts

"Cash Encounters" offers some engaging features, but it lacks a compelling reason for players to keep spinning. The game's balancing is questionable, with a 1,000x payout not ideal given the high volatility and low hit rate.