Gridders: The Hot New Strategy Slots Game

When innovating the online slots genre, developers have to truly think outside the box, and this is precisely what Gaming1 has done with its hot new casino game type, Gridders.

Rather than simply adding a new feature, reel mechanic, or bonus type to an existing instant slot, Gaming1 has created an entirely new game genre: the strategy slot machine. Join us to learn more about Gridders and how it has evolved the modern slot game.

What Is Gridders?

Gridders is a fun new slot-themed casino game that blends players' choice and strategy with slot symbols and recognised pay lines. Rather than spinning reels and waiting for them to land in winning combinations, you are given four 3x3 blank grids and draw a 1x3 stack of random symbols, which you can place on any of the grid spots.

Having these open cards and the option to set the symbols where you want them gives slot players unprecedented influence over the outcome of each game. It makes each new game a strategic adventure as you play the symbols you have while trying to prepare your grids for the biggest possible winning combinations.

You Set the Pace and Strategy

Unlike video slots where you can set the autoplay feature to play for you, the fun of Gridders games is not just the payout but the cat-and-mouse game you're playing with Lady Luck. Strategically placing your symbol stacks across the four available 3x3 grids is only part of the experience; getting lucky and collecting the stacks needed to complete the pay lines you've set up is still a core component of each game.

This creates a slower, more thoughtful gameplay experience that is just as enthralling and engaging as any online slot we’ve ever seen. However, the thrill of winning and the frustration of a loss is even more amplified thanks to your input into the placement of each reel of symbols.

 Playing Gridders Is Super Simple

Here is an easy to follow step by step walkthrough on how you play this enticing new type of strategy slot machine:

1. Set your stake amount; this can range from €0.25 up to €100 per game.
2. Press the Start button to begin a new game.
3. Once the symbols are active, click on any of the four grids to place the symbols. Note they will always be placed from left to right.
4. Look for any flashing symbols. If a stack is flashing, placing the following stack on this grid will begin building towards a possible winning payline.
5. The game is over once all four of the 3x3 grids are filled with symbols.

Once the grids are filled, points and cash winnings are applied to your player balance, and you can start a new game.

 How The Gridders Paytable Works

While Gridders games are essentially slot machines, they do have a unique payout twist that adds another layer of excitement to each interaction. Creating winning paylines earns you points, which are exchanged for cash prizes at the end of the round.

Keep an eye out for the following:

• Symbols: The win amounts next to each symbol in the paytable are the number of points you will win.
• Points/Prizes: This list shows the number of points you need to release cash prizes.
• Advantages: Winning three or four slots will increase your point by x1.5x or x2.0, respectively, while securing nine matching symbols on any 3x3 grid awards you 200 points.

In addition to these standard controls, Gridders has also added fixed jackpots and mystery games to some of their titles.

• Mystery Games: Access to Mystery Games is awarded when achieving points worth more than the maximum cash prize. For example, 1000 points will pay the maximum cash prize, but 1500 points will add three Mystery Game tickets to the cash reward. You can win the game's maximum cash reward during these special games.
• Fixed Jackpots: Several titles also include jackpots, which can instantly payout cash prizes of up to €5000. The jackpot features two distinct mini-games, one where you spin a bonus wheel for points and the second where you play a pick-and-win game to claim points, Mystery Game entries, or the big cash prize!

 Gridders Offers 9 Entertaining Games

Gaming1 has launched the segment with nine titles to ensure that fans of Gridders slots have plenty to keep them entertained.

1. Diamond Glint Gridders: 3x3 game with 5 paylines and an RTP of 94.10%.
2. Rapid Rush Gridders: 3x3 game with 5 paylines, an RTP of 96.53% and a €1000 jackpot.
3. Fakir Gridders: 3x3 game with 5 paylines, an RTP of 95.67% and a €5000 jackpot.
4. Mystery Arena Gridders: 3x3 game with 5 paylines, an RTP of 96.53% and a Mystery Games feature.
5. Take It or Not Gridders: 3x3 game with 5 paylines, an RTP of 93.79% and a Lottery mini-game.
6. Lightning Gods Gridders: 3x3 game with 5 paylines, an RTP of 92.82% and a progressive jackpot.
7. Crack the Safe Gridders: 3x3 game with 5 paylines, an RTP of 91.67% and the Mystery Games feature.
8. Fortune Spinners Gridders: 3x3 game with 5 paylines, an RTP of 91.00% and a multi-level Fixed Jackpot.
9. Christmas Tree Treats Gridders: 3x3 game with 5 paylines, an RTP of 93.79% and a Merry Bonus mini-game.

It will be amazing to see what themes and bonus features the developers will add as interest in Gridders games increases.