Hexbreak3r advantage play guide

Hexbreak3r Guide

by IGT

This popular IGT slot is all about breaking curses by expanding the reels. Players collect horseshoes to grow the reels upwards, aiming to reach the valuable "Luck Zone" at the top for big prizes and progressive jackpots.

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Game Features & Mechanics

The core mechanic of Hexbreak3r revolves around its dynamic, expanding reels and the "Luck Zone" prize feature.

Expanding Reels & the Luck Zone: During the base game, the reels can range in height from 3 to 8 symbols. When a Horseshoe symbol lands on a reel, that reel's height increases. This process continues until a reel reaches its maximum height of 8 symbols.

When a Horseshoe symbol lands on a maxed-out reel (height 8), it triggers the prize shown in the "Luck Zone" directly above that reel. After the prize is awarded, that specific reel resets back down to its minimum height of 3 symbols. The prize above Reel 3 is always the progressive jackpot.

Pays Both Ways: A key feature of the game is that winning combinations pay from both left-to-right and right-to-left, which greatly increases the value of the three center reels.

Free Spins Bonus: The game also has a separate Free Spins bonus, triggered by landing three large "Bonus" symbols. In this mode, the mechanics are reversed: the reels start at the top of the screen and expand downward with each Horseshoe collected. The goal is to reach valuable prizes in the "Jinx Zone" at the bottom before hitting a "bonus over" symbol.

What to Be Careful About

  • Suggested bankroll: 500 units.
  • Volatility Warning: This game is known for its extremely high variance. The bonus payouts can vary wildly from one trigger to the next. You should expect frequent losses, with the expectation that occasional massive hits will more than cover these losses over a large volume of plays. A substantial bankroll is required to withstand the swings.

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