101 Candies is a captivating video slot game developed by NetEnt, that plays out on an expansive grid featuring 7 reels and 7 rows. This particular game stands out for its cluster payline mechanism, presenting a gameplay experience that ranges from low to medium volatility.
At the heart of 101 Candies is the innovative Avalanche feature. This feature ensures that any winning clusters on the grid are removed, making space for new symbols to cascade down from above and potentially form new winning combinations. The Avalanche continues until no further winning clusters can be formed, adding a dynamic layer to each spin. The theme of the game revolves around an array of colourful and enticing sweets, which constitute the game's symbols. The lower-valued symbols are represented by six different candies that are not wrapped, while the higher-value symbols feature three candies in packets, distinguishing them from the rest. For a cluster of five of the same kind, payouts start from 0.05 to 0.15 times the player's bet, escalating dramatically to between 2 to 30 times the bet for clusters exceeding 12 symbols.
An exciting addition to the base game and the free spins feature is the Wild Conveyor. Positioned above the reels, the Wild Conveyor is laden with wild symbols, each carrying a multiplier ranging from x2 to a staggering x101, potentially multiplying winnings significantly. As new wilds are introduced onto the conveyor, they typically exhibit increasing multiplier values. With each Avalanche, the foremost wild on the Wild Conveyor is transferred onto the grid, substituting any symbol except for other wilds and scatters, thereby enhancing the chance of forming winning clusters. Simultaneously, all wilds on the conveyor shift left, and a new wild is added to the conveyor's rightmost position.
Adding to the game's fun, a Feature Coin can randomly appear during an Avalanche, activating a unique feature before vanishing, paving the way for wild symbols to move from the Wild Conveyor onto the reels.
Scatter symbols play a crucial role in 101 Candies. Landing on the initial spins or during Avalanches, they trigger the free spins feature. Depending on the number of scatters collected—ranging from 3 to 8—players can be awarded between 10 to 15 free spins. During these free spins, the Wild Conveyor is reset once at the beginning, following which the same gameplay rules as in the base game apply, offering players continuous excitement and opportunities to win.