Hacksaw Gaming has launched its latest online slot game, Octo Attack, featuring the quirky and captivating Otto the Octopus. Set in a punk-inspired world filled with industrial elements, Otto’s domain is anything but ordinary, with a unique blend of monochrome visuals and splashes of color, reflecting Hacksaw Gaming’s signature design style. Otto, the blue octopus with an angry demeanor, oversees the game from his position next to the 6-reel, 5-row grid, which is filled with a mix of unusual objects that add to the game’s edgy charm.
In Octo Attack, winning clusters are formed when five or more matching symbols are connected vertically or horizontally. The game’s symbols range from low-paying black and grey icons like hooks, bolts, and hearts, to high-paying colorful images such as fish, ice cream, and sharks. When five matching symbols appear, players can win anywhere from 0.1 to 1 times their bet, while larger clusters of 26 or more symbols can payout between 100 and 500 times the wager.
Wild symbols, which substitute for all other regular symbols on the paytable, can land with a multiplier value ranging from 1x to 10x, boosting potential winnings. Every time a winning combination is made, the symbols disappear from the grid, making way for new ones to drop into place. In addition, the winning positions are marked with Ink Stains, a feature that can later play a crucial role in the Tenta-Grab mechanic.
The Eye of Otto and Tenta-Grab Mechanic
One of the standout features of Octo Attack is the Eye of Otto symbol, which activates the Tenta-Grab mechanic when it appears on the grid alongside Ink Stains. Once triggered, the Tenta-Grab randomly selects a symbol from the grid and replaces all the Ink Stained positions with that symbol, potentially creating new winning combinations. The Tenta-Grab can target any symbol, whether it’s a low-value icon, high-value symbol, or even wilds and wild multipliers.
If a wild or wild multiplier symbol is chosen by the Tenta-Grab, the replaced symbols also become wilds or wild multipliers, adding even more excitement to the gameplay. This mechanic enhances the chances of landing big wins, making each spin unpredictable and engaging.
The bonus feature in Octo Attack, known as “Eighth Arm Is the Charm,” is activated when players land at least three Free Spins (FS) scatter symbols on the grid during the base game. The number of FS symbols that trigger the feature corresponds to the number of awarded free spins. During this bonus, Ink Stains remain on the grid between spins until they are used by the Tenta-Grab mechanic.
Players can earn additional spins by landing more FS symbols during the feature. For every three FS scatter symbols that appear simultaneously, one extra spin is awarded. This can extend the bonus round and increase the chances of hitting significant wins.
For players seeking even bigger rewards, the “Give Me Eight” feature offers an enhanced version of the standard free spins. Triggered by landing three or more epic FS symbols in the base game, this feature also keeps Ink Stains between spins but with a twist. The Tenta-Grab mechanic in this mode only targets wilds and wild multipliers, further amplifying the potential for large payouts. As with the Eighth Arm feature, landing three epic FS symbols during the bonus grants an additional free spin.
Bonus Buy Options
Hacksaw Gaming has included a Bonus Buy section in Octo Attack for players who want to jump straight into the action. There are several options available:
- BonusHunt FeatureSpins: Increases the chances of triggering a bonus by five times for 3x the bet.
- Tentacular FeatureSpins: Guarantees at least one win and one Eye of Otto symbol for 50x the bet.
- Eighth Arm Is the Charm: Costs 100x the bet to trigger this feature directly.
- Give Me Eight: For 300x the bet, players can activate this feature, where the Tenta-Grab mechanic exclusively targets wilds, wild multipliers, or FS symbols.