MatchWin Slot Mechanic Explained

What is the MatchWin slot mechanic?

MatchWin is a swipe-to-match game mechanic that can be found when playing Stake-exclusive slots like Candy Swipe Matchwin.

Designed by Coreffect Interactive, this mechanic was inspired by popular mobile games like Candy Crush. It offers fun ways to create symbol combinations at Stake Casino.

What is the MatchWin mechanic?

MatchWin is Coreffect Interactive’s signature swipe-to-match slot mechanic that’s available Only on Stake. The software provider designed this mechanic so that the more symbols you match, the more of the board you’ll clear. Swipe to line up at least 3 matching symbols and activate cascading reels while playing these Stake exclusive games.

How does the MatchWin mechanic work?

The MatchWin mechanic works using a few basic steps:

1. Swipe symbols up, down, left or right to swap them with other symbols.

2. Create a line of 3 or more matching symbols. The swap only holds if it forms a match.

3. Matched symbols explode, pay out, and disappear.

4. Tumbling reels cause new symbols to fall from above to replace winning combinations.

5. When no new matches can be formed, the round ends.

Here are the rules that apply to how matches are formed:

• 3 matching symbols in a line will break the line

• 4 matching symbols in a line will break the whole row or column

• 5+ matching symbols break every symbol of that colour on the board

• Creating an L, T, or + shape breaks the rectangle covered by the shape

How do MatchWin wins pay?

MatchWin is a mechanic found on slots with no fixed paylines, wilds, or scatters. Wins are only formed by chains of matching symbols.

When playing Candy Swipe Matchwin, every chain after the first one pays 0.5x your bet.

Multipliers apply to all chains in the round before the free chain is removed. For instance, if a 7x multiplier is available on 4 chains, that equals 28 chains, minus the first chain. The total payout would be 27 chains times 0.5x per chain = 13.50x your bet.

Here’s an example of how the sequence of payouts would work with a 1.00 bet and no multipliers:

How is MatchWin different from cluster pays and cascading reels?

Here’s a quick look at how these game mechanics differ:

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What features can MatchWin slots include?

While this mechanic is the main attraction, MatchWin slots offer other features. These special features add to the fun of playing match-3 slots.

Here’s what you’ll find when playing candy slots like Candy Swipe Matchwin and how they work.

• Multiplier Candies: When a multiplier candy is broken, it adds a value between 2x and 10x to that round. The values of multiple candies are added together. For instance: Breaking a 2x and 5x candy will multiply the current chain by 7x.

• Rockets and Bombs: Rocket symbols fly in the direction of their arrow and break every candy in their path. A bomb symbol breaks in a 3x3 square. These symbols are not broken by matching symbols. They will light up when swapped and can be triggered by candy above them breaking. Rockets and bombs can set each other off when triggered.

• Shuffle Symbol: This symbol clears the entire game board, and it will refill with new candy.

• Magic Candies and the Magic Meter: Each magic candy that is broken will fill one of the three meter slots. This meter carries over between plays and is used to trigger the bonus game.

• Ice Bonus Game: During this feature, there are 5 moves available and 2 rows of ice blocks. By breaking candies next to a block, it will crack. After 2 to 3 cracks, the block will break and reveal a multiplier. All magic candies that are broken in a round add a single move to the total.

• Extra Luck: This is an ante bet option that costs 2x your bet per spin. It increases the chances of triggering the Ice Bonus and works as a volatility switch.

• Buy Features: The bonus buy options let you purchase the special features. Enhanced Moves costs 50x per move, the Ice Bonus costs 100x your bet, and Multi Mayhem costs 1000x per move.

Which slots feature the MatchWin mechanic on Stake?

Available Only on Stake, here are the online slots where you can experience the MatchWin mechanic.

• Candy Swipe Matchwin by Coreffect Interactive: Swipe candies on a high-volatility 7x7 board while triggering rockets and bombs. Crack the ice to claim multipliers with a 96.60% RTP and max wins of 49,999.95x.

What are the RTP, volatility and max win of MatchWin slots?

Each MatchWin slot has its own return-to-player (RTP) percentage, volatility level, and max win potential. Depending on the bonus buy options available, these modes may also adjust the game's RTP and features.

Learn more about what each online slot offers by reading the game description and information.

Candy Swipe MatchWin is a popular slot in this category. It has an RTP rate of 96.60%, with a house edge of 3.40%. The slot has high volatility and can be played for any amount from 0.01 to 500.00 per round. The max win for this slot is 49,999.95x your wager.

Tips for playing MatchWin slots

Here are practical tips to keep in mind when playing online slots with the MatchWin mechanic.

1. Open the game in demo mode and play for free without any risk.

2. Click the information button and read the How To Play screen on the slot you choose.

3. Look for L, T, and + shapes, which clear the most of the board.

4. Make sure that you understand the Extra Luck ante bet before paying the extra cost per round.

5. Always set a budget before you start wagering in real-play mode.

6. Remember that outcomes are always random and no strategy can change that fact.

MatchWin mechanic FAQs

Is MatchWin a slot or a puzzle game?

MatchWin is a slot mechanic with a puzzle element, where you can move pieces to create winning combinations.

Do I need skill to win with MatchWin?

No. You choose which symbols to swap, but every outcome is random and no move changes the odds. Spotting L, T and + shapes just makes each round more interesting to play.

Can I play MatchWin slots for free?

Yes. MatchWin slots are available in demo mode at Stake.com by flipping the on-screen toggle from Real Play to Fun Play.

Are MatchWin slots available outside Stake?

No, this mechanic is available exclusively on slots designed by Coreffect Interactive, which are only available at Stake.

What is the biggest win in a MatchWin slot?

The biggest payout is available when playing Candy Swipe MatchWin and is worth 49,999.95x your bet.

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