Hyena Heist by Gaming Corps – Launching May 29, 2025
Gaming Corps is set to release Hyena Heist this month. The 5×5 video slot is jam-packed with features, including its unique A-MAZE-CADES mechanic, Wild Bombs, and free spins selection. Get a sneak peek at everything this new online slot brings to the table.
Hyena Heist from Gaming Corps includes the unique A-MAZE-CADES cascading wins mechanic.
Hyena Heist in Brief:
- Release Date: May 29, 2025
- Type: Video slot
- Theme: Heist, animals
- Reels: 5
- Rows: 5
- Payout Rate: 95.81%
- Software Studio: Gaming Corps
- Special Features: A-MAZE-CADES mechanic, Hyena symbol features, Cash symbol collection, multipliers, free spins, Low Symbols Removal, X-Cut, Wild Bomb, Bonus Buy, Hot Bet, Progress Bar, Wilds
- Volatility: High
Heists and animals are among the most popular slot themes, and Hyena Heist combines them both. Join the trio of hyenas as they break the vault, filling their getaway van with riches. High-paying symbols include the golden W Wild and luxurious jewels, while playing card suits provide lower payouts.
Hyena Heist is a high variance slot with a 95.81% RTP. Bets range from $0.20 – $20, and the maximum win is x10,000 the total bet. It goes live at US slot sites on May 29, 2025.
The video slot has a 5×5 layout with 35 paylines. Its A-MAZE-CADES gameplay provides a new twist on the cascading wins mechanic. Winning symbols disappear, and existing symbols slide around the grid following a unique pattern towards the final Exit position. New symbols fill the empty spaces, potentially creating multiple wins from a single spin.
Feature-rich is an understatement when describing this slot. You’ll encounter Wild Bombs, Cash symbol collection, and Hyena symbols that trigger their own special enhancements. What’s more, cascading wins fill the progress bar as you play, activating symbol removal features and free spins.
Cash Symbols
You’ll see Cash symbols on the reels as you play. These bags of gold coins display a prize value, ranging from x0.1 to x100 your total bet.
When Cash symbols land on the Exit position (the bottom left cell of the reels), they are transferred into the Cash Pot. You’ll collect the pot if a Hyena symbol lands on the Exit cell during the same spin.
Hyena Symbols and Their Special Features
Hyena symbols are Wild, substituting for all others. These symbols are not removed from the reels after forming a winning combo, giving you a shot at creating further wins.
When a Hyena symbol lands on the Exit position, it is collected and removed from the grid. Each Hyena you collect triggers a different feature:
- Red Hyena = Cash Prize: A cash prize ranging from x5 – x1,000 the bet is added to the Cash Pot.
- Blue Hyena = Cash Multiplier: A multiplier of x2, x3, x5, or x10 is applied to the Cash Pot.
- Yellow Hyena = Cash Magnet: Collects all values from the cash symbols remaining on the reels, adding them to the Cash Pot.
The Wild Bomb Feature
The Wild Bomb feature can be activated randomly on a non-winning spin. Up to 5 Bomb symbols are added to the reels, turning the positions Wild. They then explode, destroying all adjacent symbols, except Hyena, Wild, and Cash symbols, potentially creating numerous winning combos.
Fill the Progress Bar to Trigger Features
The X-Cut feature removes standard symbols in an X pattern and adds additional wilds.
Consecutive winning cascades fill the Progress Bar, triggering special features. The 2nd and 5th winning cascade randomly activates either Low Symbols Removal or the X-Cut feature. The 8th consecutive win awards free spins.
- Low Symbols Removal: When the spin is over, low-paying symbols are removed from the reels, creating the chance to form new wins with higher payout values.
- X-Cut: All symbols except Hyena, Wild, and Cash are removed from the X-shaped pattern across the grid. Up to 5 additional Wilds may be added.
- Free Spins: Players can choose between two free spin modes. Full details to follow.
Free Spins
Players can choose between two free spin modes.
After hitting 8 cascading wins in a row, the Progress Bar is filled, and free spins are activated. You can choose between two modes:
- Reset Cash Pot mode: Awards 6 free spins. The Cash Pot resets at the end of each spin.
- Sticky Cash Pot mode: Awards 3 free spins. The Cash Pot does not reset at the end of each spin and may increase.
Like in the base game, when a Hyena symbol lands on the Exit position, you win the value in the Cash Pot. Up to 3 Hyena symbols may appear on the reels during free spins, boosting your chances of completing winning combinations and collecting the Cash Pot.
During free spins, consecutive wins fill the progress bar. When achieving 2 or 4 winning cascades, Low Symbols Removal or X-Cut features are randomly activated. Fill the bar completely, and you’ll win an additional 3 free spins.
Extra Hyena symbols and Progress Bar features can potentially lead to big wins in free spins.
I found the free spins mode fast-paced and action-packed. The addition of extra Hyena Wilds brought plenty of winning cascades, frequently triggering the Progress Bar features and keeping the adrenaline pumping.
Hot Bet and Bonus Buy
If you’re eager to hit the free spins, you don’t have to wait to land 8 consecutive winning cascades. Instead, you can take advantage of these options:
- Hot Bet: Activating the Hot Bet costs +30% of your bet and offers double the chance of triggering free spins after 7 consecutive spins.
- Bonus Buy: Purchasing the free spins for 100x your bet instantly launches the feature.
Choosing either of these options will slightly increase the RTP. When participating in the Bonus Buy, the average RTP is 96.10%, while the average payout rate playing with Hot Bet is 96.00%. Just remember, RTP is calculated over thousands of game rounds, and buying the features does not guarantee greater returns.
My Final Verdict
Hyena Heist offers a fresh spin with its innovative A-MAZE-CADES mechanic. This unique gameplay function sets it apart from other cascading wins slots, even hot new releases like Treats of Terror. The quirky theme also provides a playful twist on traditional slot genres.
With so many special features, every spin feels like an event is about to happen. I had great fun trying out the demo of this new slot, and I am looking forward to playing it for real when it launches later this month.
