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Mines review

Theme and Style

Mines takes players deep into an underground world filled with gems.

Players will explore the shadowy depths of a diamond mine as they aim to make it to the surface with some sparkly booty. Caution is essential though, because this world is also riddled with explosive mines.

This game is well-suited to players who are looking for a novel experience.

Graphics, Sounds and Animations

Mines uses minimalistic clicks and beeps to add a tactile feel to the gameplay. This creates a relaxing atmosphere overall.

Mines is played using a grid of dark grey squares, each with the potential to review a tantalizingly shiny diamond or a devastating bomb. The diamonds are animated in a cartoon style using shades of blue and white. The precious gem seems to hover in its position, casting glowing light below itself.

The bombs are animated in a classic cartoon style as well as a black ball with a lit fuse. The fire of the fuse looks almost like an orange-gold star, creating a contrast with the blue of the diamonds.

Beside the reels, players can access a selection of controls that bring to game a vintage video game. This creates an immediate sense of how the game should be played and lets players get comfortable immediately.

Overall, the sound effects and animation of this slot create a slick and welcoming world of mining fun.

Gameplay

Mines is played on a 5x5 grid.

After setting their desired bet level and clicking "Start Game," players are welcomed to select one of the grey squares on the grid. If they reveal a Diamond symbol, they are given the opportunity to cash out with winnings reflecting their total bet.

Alternatively, players can select another grey square to reveal either a Diamond or a Bomb. If another Diamond is revealed, their winnings are increased again and they have the option to cash out. If a Bomb is revealed, then all winnings are lost and the round ends immediately.

Players may continue revealing as many squares as they can until they hit a Bomb. They must decide for themselves when they wish to cash out with any winnings.

Prior to starting a given round, players must choose how many bombs will be hidden on the grid. This in turn will impact the game’s volatility and the potential for higher wins.

Wilds, Bonuses and Free Spins

This game does not feature Wilds or Free Spins features. For players who are used to conventional slot games, this may be a disappointment. However, this structure seems to suit Mines.

Bet Sizes, RTP and Variance

The return to player of this game is 95%, below our yardstick for average of roughly 96%.

The range of bets on the site we tested ran from a minimum bet per spin of $/£/€ up to a maximum of $/£/€ per spin.

The volatility of Mines is adjustable which means it would have the potential to be a good fit our recommended strategies. However, its low RTP makes it a less promising fit for our advised strategies.

Conclusion

We do not recommend this low RTP, adjustable volatility mine-themed game.

Although the novelty of the gameplay is intriguing, Mines offers an RTP that is simply too low for a high recommendation.

However, some players may wish to drop by to give Mines a try.