Crank it Up
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Crank it Up Specifications
| Software | Pragmatic |
|---|---|
| Game type | Video slot |
| Theme | Music |
| RTP | 96.00% |
| Volatility | High |
| Reels | 5 |
| Paylines | 30 |
| Max Wager (per line) | 250 |
| Max Jackpot | 10000 |
| Bet range | 0.20 – 240.00 |
| Max multiplier | 10,000× |
| Hit frequency | 4.89% |
| Symbols | Wild Symbol |
| Bonus features | Random Trigger, Free Spins |
| Mechanics | Paylines |
| Modifiers | Multiplying Symbols |
| Progressive Jackpot | No |
| Practice Play | No |
| Autoplay | Yes |
Crank it Up is a new slot from Pragmatic Play for 2024. It features a vibrant, funky nightclub vibe while the suave DJ belts out the latest hits!
Crank it Up
The slot has 5 reels and 30 paylines. The minimum bet is 20p, and the maximum is £250 per spin. Crank it Up has a variable RTP, with the default being 96%, but some operators offer 95% and 94% options. Due to its extreme volatility, the maximum win is 10,000x the bet.
Inspired by nightclub life, Crank it Up features a suave DJ standing beside the reels, wearing a thick gold chain, slick hair and tight trousers ready to trip the light fantastic. Huge speakers in the background are illuminated by purple and pink neon lights, creating a vibrant nightclub scene.
On the reels are low-paying card suits, 5 of a kind awards between 2.5x and 5x the bet. The high payers are gold boots, a gold mic, headphones and funky glasses. 5 high payers award between 15x and 35x the bet. The Boombox is the wild, and the scatter is a gold disc; 3 or more scatters trigger the free sins bonus.
Gameplay and Features
While the base game is basic, the wilds, free spins and a feature buy ‘Crank it Up’ somewhat.
Wilds
The wild only lands on reels 2, 3, and 4. It substitutes for regular symbols (barring the scatter) and contributes to winning combinations. During the free spins, the wilds come with multiplier values and mark a spot on the grid.
Free Spins
The free spins trigger the normal way in when 3 or more scatters land on a spin in the base game. The number of triggering scatters determines the number of free spins you’ll receive. 3, 4 or 5 triggering scatters award 10, 15 or 20 spins, respectively. 3 or more scatters retrigger the feature.
During the free spins, when a wild lands, it adds an inactive multiplier on its position. If further wilds hit a marked position, the multiplier value increases to 2x, then 3x, 5x and 10x.
After all the free spins are used, you get an additional 3 special spins. The marked spots on the grid transform into sticky wilds with multipliers corresponding to their spots. Although no new wilds can land during the special spins, if sticky wilds contribute to a win, their multiplier values are added together and applied to the win.
If you want to skip the base game, you’ll get between 10 and 20 free spins for 80x the bet and an RTP of 96.03%.
Conclusion
Crank it Up is a fun, lighthearted slot with excellent graphics and a disco-vibe soundtrack that’ll have you reaching for your dancing shoes.
So, starting on a negative, the base game play is simple and a tad lacklustre, with only wilds to boost wins. However, the free spins feature comes with a twist: special spins and multipliers, which really boost the end of the game. The stats are good, and with a max win of 10,000x, the bet is not to be sniffed at, so we will forgive Pragmatic for the simplicity of the base game!
