Summary:
- AvatarUX releases “Pixel Paws” slot
- Betting range from $/€0.210 to $/€50
- Max win of 20,000x
In digital gaming, pixels may seem insignificant on their own, but together, they form the backbone of how we experience and interact online.
While today’s gaming landscape is obsessed with high-definition graphics, pixelated visuals have a unique charm that appeals to nostalgia.
This is particularly true in online real money casinos, where retro-themed slots like Thunderkick’s “Flame Busters” and Red Tiger’s “NFT Megaways” have delivered joyfully nostalgic gameplay.
AvatarUX is joining this incredible wave with its latest slot, “Pixel Paws“, a vibrant tribute to blocky, retro aesthetics.
The studio launched in 2018 and is best known for its unique PopWins Mechanic. In its latest release, the provider has embraced this retro vibe of simple graphics and pixels reigning supreme.
The new game displays jagged animal icons on a clean, simple backdrop.
You can tweak the screen’s colors using a paintbrush icon for added flair. This is a purely cosmetic feature but, undeniably, a fun one.
The base game features a 5×5 grid with 1,024 ways to win and cascading mechanics, where winning symbols disappear, and new ones fall into place.
Betting ranges from 10 cents to $/€100 per spin. The math model is medium-volatility, and the RTP (at its highest setting) is 96%.
Symbols include low-paying card ranks (10 to A) and higher-value animals like mice, fish, birds, dogs, and cats.
Wins range from 0.5x to 5x your bet, with wild hamburger icons standing in for regular symbols.
Special Features
The game’s standout feature is the Loaded Reel, an auxiliary reel to the left of the grid. As cascades occur, rewards on the Loaded Reel move upward, and when they reach the Trigger Zone, they activate.
These include expanding the grid, multipliers, low-pay symbol upgrades, and colossal wilds.
The bonus game, triggered by landing five or more Coins, offers a Hold & Win mechanic where Coins stick, and rewards like extra lives (up to three), Collect and Multiply, coin upgrades, and treasure chests enhance gameplay and trigger zone expansion.
Only Coins and rewards from the Loaded Reel can appear during this feature. Coins have values ranging from 10 to 100, while Colossal Coins range from 500 to 5,000.
For those seeking instant action, the Xpress feature offers bonus buy options, including Fully Loaded for 5x the bet, guaranteeing no blanks on the Loaded Reel for each spin, Bonus for 60x the bet, Bonus Plus for 120x the bet, Bonus Premium for 240x the bet, and Bonus Max for 500x the bet.
All in all, Pixel Paws certainly doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel. However, its nostalgic charm, interesting features, and generous 20,000x max win turn it into a good addition to AvatarUX’s portfolio.
