Stack’em

The strange follow-up title to Stick’em is similar, but also entirely different… Stack’em is a volatile online pokies game that seems quite calm at first. It’s only once the tiles start cascading that the action really takes off. This cascading style of pokie can potentially produce lucrative wins, if you’re lucky. There’s an early animation feel to the game, with white-gloved characters and almost sepia tones to the graphics. Hacksaw Gaming has introduced a darker element to Stack’em that becomes apparent when the game kicks off: from gentle, lettered tiles, the symbols rapidly become somewhat more terrifying, with dead birds, skulls and venomous green snakes making an appearance. Stick’em’s Canny the Can is once again at the helm, an unlikely host to the game. If you’re lucky, Canny could be cascading a fortune your way, too! Take a closer look at this understated game hosted at Wildz Casino and see what its all about.

Design

Canny is back! This time, Mona the Mouse is accompanying him, bobbing nervously on the opposite side of the grid. There’s a calming, countryside background that understates the action that could be unleashed across the grid. Within just a couple of turns, the delightful lettered grid can become rather dark, as dead bird symbols drop down, accompanied by staring skulls and venomous snakes. This transformation echoes the game mechanic which can be rather quiet and rhythmic before turning chaotic as the cascade feature really takes off.

Game developers Hacksaw Gaming are experts at finding these sorts of juxtapositions between cheerful and crazy, wild and wonderful, bright and gloomy scenes. The company popped into action in 2018 with an offering based on digital scratch cards but have since added more than 40 online pokies, some with a graphic novel feel dark theme, like The Bowery Boys, a ripping Victorian gangland slots yarn, and Chaos Crew. They’ve also got milder themes, like King Carrot, Tasty Treats and Joker Bombs. Their quirky library has grown to over 40 titles, This is an unpredictable games provider to watch!

Gameplay

Stack’em is a lot more stylised than predecessor Stick’em, coming with an exciting form of gameplay that can quickly go from quiet to chaotic. The cluster mechanic is the reason behind this, with tiles dropping down and clusters of 5 or more adjacent symbols (horizontally or vertically) bringing the wins to the 5x6 grid. Letter block symbols A, G, E, R and T provide between 0.1x for clusters of 5 or 6 and up to 25x for 25+. Giant leaves, skulls, snakes or birds as clusters offer wins of 0.25x - 100x your stake, the thumbs up symbol gets into much higher territory at 200x your bet for clusters of 25 or more. A Wild symbol in the form of a W boosts winning opportunities, substituting for any other symbols (bar the Free Spins symbol).

Bonuses and features

The cascade feature is an exciting one, with a chance to stack wins. When a cluster is created, all other symbols are removed from the reels and winning symbols drop to the bottom of the grid. Fresh symbols drop down, potentially expanding the cluster win. Multipliers then appear under the reels with winning symbols according to the number of winning symbols above. The 5x6 grid means that there could be a potential multiplier of 30x. 3 FS symbols trigger Free Spins, in which players get 5 lives and 1x multiplier. As clusters form, multipliers may increase, too. During free spins, the ‘stack your wins’ feature is not in play. Within certain jurisdictions, feature rounds may be obtained through a ‘bonus buy’, if you’re a player with a decent bankroll who wants to jump ahead and try their luck.

Stack’em wherever you like!

Hacksaw Gaming, an online gaming company with its sights on the future, has ensured that their games are all optimised for mobile, giving players the freedom to play wherever they like, according to their preferences.

Volatility

Stack’em comes with a high volatility, so experienced players will appreciate the gameplay. Casual players can also enjoy the game. Of course, all players should keep an eye on their bankroll and play according to a predetermined personal budget. There’s a Return-To-Player value of 96.20% in Stack’em which is not too bad, considering all the activity going on.

Worth a try?

Stack’em is a great game to play if you’re looking to explore how the cascade mechanic works. Generally speaking, the game can seem quite sedate, but when symbols start cascading, things really heat up. This can translate to some decent wins, if you’re lucky. You can also try Stack’em and many other games for free at Wildz Casino, to get used to how the mechanics work or even just for fun! While you can only win Real Money if you have logged in and you’re wagering Real Money, the features are all active in Demo Mode, so you can get used to the ebb and flow of the games. Whether you are playing for free or wagering, it’s best to play at a reputable and licenced online casino like Wildz, where you have peace of mind about fair play as well as safety and security. Wildz has its roots in Responsible Gaming practices with access to lots of Responsible Gaming resources, too.

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FAQs

Which games provider developed Stack'em?

Stack'em was developed and released by Hacksaw Gaming.

What tricks are there to winning at Stack'em?

Stack'em is a game of chance, like all online pokies. There are no tricks, it's all about luck!

Why is Wildz the best place to play games like Stack'em?

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