Stick 'Em Review
Stick 'Em is the first-ever online slot developed by developers Hacksaw Gaming. This simple 5-reel, 1,024 ways to win slot introduces the world to mascot Cuppy the Cup and sees players win up to 2,084x their stake by way of Sticky Win Spins, Free Spins and a Bonus Game Wheel of Fortune.
Design
It's fair to suggest that Stick 'Em threw us off a little bit at first, as we weren't quite sure what the overall theme of the game was meant to be (actually, we're still not sure)!
At first glance, this slot looks pretty underwhelming, the game is set in an open field in which there's a single dead plant and the game's mascot, Cuppy the Cup. Don't get us wrong, we love Cuppy the Cup (who bops away to the right of the game reels) he's incredibly cute and quirky, even if he is a literal container.
Symbols are all crudely drawn cartoons of random items such as a star, a thumbs up, dice, a pair of cards, a bottle of moonshine, two crossed bones, a wad of cash, a diamond, two gold coins and a bag of cash. The special symbols are the words FREE SPIN and BONUS GAME!
The soundtrack is a vaudevillian piano tune that works pretty well if you ask us... It goes some way towards improving the overall design and theme of the game.
Gameplay
This slot is incredibly simple, which is hardly surprising considering that this is Hacksaw Gaming's first-ever slot. There are no confusing mechanics or over the top bonus features. Just simple, easy-to-understand gameplay.
All of the buttons can be found on an action bar that runs along the bottom of the game screen. On the left-hand side, there's a hamburger menu that features the game info, sound settings and paytable. On the right-hand side of the reels, there's a stake selection button, spin button and autoplay button.
Win Potential
This medium volatility slot has an RTP of 96.1% and a maximum win potential of 2,048x the player's stake. Surprisingly, we saw our biggest wins come by way of the Sticky Win Spin features (as shown below) as opposed to the Bonus Wheel or the Free Spins feature.
Our Verdict
This slot has plenty of charm and Cuppy the Cup is clearly going to have some longevity as a loveable mascot, much like Gonzo and Rich Wilde! Despite a couple of flaws here and there, it's a great first effort and the only way is up for Hacksaw Gaming!
A keen sports bettor, Sam took his first foray into the world of online slots when Bonanza Megaways caught his eye, he’s never looked back since! He joined the team in 2019 and has developed an encyclopedic knowledge of online slots, he isn’t afraid to voice his honest opinion when reviewing new games, even if it does ruffle a few feathers.
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