The YG Masters Program has produced some magnificent slots in the past, but 4ThePlayer’s new slot 60 Second Heist might be one for the record books. The game has 1,204 virtual paylines but most exciting is the groundbreaking feature mechanic, Win Time Free Spins. Trigger this feature to get 60 seconds of free spins. Such a simple variant from a set number of spins, so obvious, but novel and revolutionary. Playtime can be extended by landing Extra Time symbols anywhere on the screen.
In addition to the Extra Time symbols, there are also Booster scatters. Landing these will speed the reels up so more spins will fit into your allotted or extended playtime. The feature also includes an “ever-increasing” multiplier.
More Time-based Feature Events
Adding more time-based rather than event, or increment-based features to the game, there’s a five-second mechanic that can be activated at any time in the base game. The Turbo Lock Respin Feature will lock any winning symbols into place and spin the remainder of the reel positions again, locking new winners into place as well until the clock runs out. At the end of five seconds, the total win is awarded.
Just when we thought it couldn’t get any more exciting, there’s a way to fine-tune an optional bonus bet to increase the odds of activating the Win Time Free Spins – rather than adding a certain percentage to increase your chances 2x or locking into a straight-up bonus buy, you can feather your bet for increased chances, but no guarantee of a trigger. The risk and potential reward are yours to play however you want to play.
The YG Masters Program was launched in 2019 in order to empower some of the world’s top game developers, independent games studios, and operators, to cook up and distribute new games using Yggdrasil tools and the firm’s existing distribution network. Today, there are about a dozen participants including Northern Lights, 4ThePlayer, and Rabcat to name a few.
60 Second Heist™ is powered by GATI (see here). According to the company, GATI is “Yggdrasil’s state-of-the-art technology enabling partners to employ the preconfigured, regulation-ready, standardized development toolkit to produce consistently cutting-edge content followed by rapid distribution.”
Something Completely New in Bonus Features
Head of Product & Programs at Yggdrasil, Stuart McCarthy said of this breakthrough new game: “60 Second Heist™ offers players something completely different to anything else thanks to the way the free spins bonus is designed and for that reason alone we anticipate that this slot is going to be incredibly well-received.
“There’s been so much innovation around game mechanics and bonus features over the last few years, but we’ve never really seen anyone tackle free spins in such an innovative way until now.”
Chris Ash, Founder and Business Development Director at 4ThePlayer, added his thoughts: “We’re absolutely thrilled to introduce players to 60 Second Heist™ as it’s without a doubt our most exciting high-octane slot to date.
“This tile offers an unrivaled experience, and we truly believe that we’ve created something special with the help of Yggdrasil and their state-of-the-art GATI technology.”
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Buckle up for the ride of your life in 60 Second Heist™ by 4ThePlayer via Yggdrasil, Yggdrasil News, February 24, 2022