Ice Mints uses a 5 reel structure arranged in 3 rows, which forms the well-known 5x3 grid that is common to many video slots. This setting allows clear display of symbols and makes it easy to track winning combinations. As for the paylines, the game has a total of 20 fixed lines, which means that they can not be activated or deactivated at will: on each spin, all 20 lines are active. Winning combinations are formed from the left-most reel to the right, and require a minimum of three consecutive matching symbols on a payline to generate a win.
Compared to RTP (Return to Player), Ice Mints offers a theoretical return to the player of 96.50%, which is above the overall industry average. However, it is important to mention that Pragmatic Play offers this slot in different versions of RTP, which can be adjusted depending on the casino operator. Some versions have a reduced RTP of 95.47% or even 94.48%, so it is always advisable to check this information at the casino where you are playing.
The theme of Ice Mints is inspired by a refreshing world, filled with cold drinks, fresh fruits and an icy atmosphere that conveys freshness in every turn. The visual design of the game is clean, modern and minimalist, with a cool color palette that includes light blue, white and greenish tones, evoking the feeling of ice, mint and freshness. The graphics, although simple, are very well done, with an aesthetic that combines casual and relaxing, ideal for those who enjoy visually friendly slots without too much saturation of effects. The background of the game is reminiscent of an ice-cold drink seen from above or a juice cooler, reinforcing that feeling of freshness that is maintained throughout the entire gaming experience.
This design is not only visually appealing, but also promotes a clear and straightforward user experience without unnecessary elements that distract from the main mechanics. The sound effects also follow this line: soft, fresh and well integrated with the overall theme of the game.
The Ice Mints slot features a variety of symbols that revolve around the theme of cold drinks and refreshing fruits. These symbols are mainly divided into two categories: low-paying symbols and high-paying symbols.
Low pay symbols are represented by different basic fruits and juices. Among them we can find orange slices, kiwi, blueberries and strawberries, as well as small juice boxes. Although these symbols do not offer high payouts, they appear more frequently and help to maintain the game balance during base rounds.
High-paying symbols, on the other hand, are represented by more elaborate drinks such as smoothies, smoothies, and well-decorated soda glasses. These offer more significant payouts, especially when five are lined up on an active pay line, being able to award between 10 and 40 the bet per line.
In addition to these, there are two special symbols:
Wild (wild): Represented by a large W, this symbol has the ability to substitute for any other symbols in the game except special symbols such as the scatter and Mints symbol. Its main function is to help complete winning combinations.
Mints symbol (special scatter): It is the most important symbol in terms of game features. By landing on the cups that are below the central reels, you can trigger multipliers or wild expansion. It is also the key symbol to trigger the free spins round, which gives you a dual role: both as a win enhancer and bonus activator.
In each spin of the base game, the cups contain random multipliers that vary in power. On reels 2 and 3, the multipliers can be between x2 and x20, while on reel 4 they can reach up to x25. If a Mints symbol falls on one of these cups, its effect is activated:
The Mints symbol activates a wild expansion (Wilds) on its reel, filling the entire reel with Wild symbols. At the same time, the cup multiplier is applied to the total winnings of the spin. If several cups are activated in the same spin, their multipliers accumulate, multiplying winnings significantly. This mechanic can generate big wins in a single round if the multipliers match good symbol combinations.
Free Spins Round (Free Spins)
The free spins round is triggered when 3, 4 or 5 Mints scatter symbols land anywhere on the reels. Depending on how many fall, will be awarded:
10 free spins for 3 scatters
15 free spins for 4 scatters
20 free spins for 5 scatters
During this round, the cups are initially empty. Instead of receiving random multipliers every spin, players should fill them with Mints symbols. Every time a Mints symbol lands in a cup without activating it, its multiplier is saved for the rest of the free spins round. If another Mints symbol then lands in the same cup, the multiplier is triggered along with the wild expansion, just like in the base game.
This means that as the round progresses, multipliers accumulate and can be triggered multiple times, offering an increasing winning potential as each cup is filled. In addition, if 3, 4 or 5 more scatters fall during the free spins round, additional free spins are awarded, with no theoretical retrigger limit.
