LE DIGGER
Unearth buried riches through a multi-tier excavation mechanic. Hacksaw Gaming's volatile desert dig features explosive chain reactions and a 15,000x ceiling.
RTP 96.26%
Hacksaw Gaming
Cluster Pays
Unearth buried riches through a multi-tier excavation mechanic. Hacksaw Gaming's volatile desert dig features explosive chain reactions and a 15,000x ceiling.
Le Digger introduces a revolutionary three-layer system where every winning cluster removes one layer beneath the symbols, progressively digging deeper into the grid. Layer 1 displays cracked greyish-beige stone tiles, Layer 2 reveals brown earthy rubble, and Layer 3 uncovers Golden reveals containing special cash prize symbols.
The Dynamite Removal feature is the game's signature mechanic: after wins settle, Smokey the raccoon throws 1-5 dynamite sticks onto the grid. Each dynamite blast removes a 2x2 area plus one layer. If dynamite hits a Wild Dynamite symbol, it explodes in a 3x3 area, creating chain reactions that can cascade across the entire grid.
Golden reveals on Layer 3 expose four coin types: Bronze coins (1x-4x bet), Silver coins (5x-10x), Gold coins (20x-50x), and Diamond gems (100x-500x). The Collector symbol gathers all visible coin values, and Green Clovers multiply adjacent cells by up to x20, while Gold Clovers multiply the entire grid.
In Tomb Service bonus mode, every Wild Dynamite from winning clusters is stored in a wooden crate collector. On the final free spin, Smokey throws all collected dynamite sticks simultaneously, potentially clearing massive grid sections for huge coin reveals.
The Dig It bonus introduces a Blast Bar that fills when symbols are removed from Layers 1 and 2. At 85 symbols the minimum coin upgrades to Silver, at 100 to Gold, at 115 to Diamond. Each upgrade awards 5 extra free spins and removes lower-value coins from future reveals.
Trigger all 5 FS scatters simultaneously to access the Gold Digger premium round: 10 spins with Smokey deploying exactly 5 dynamite charges on every turn once payouts resolve. The third excavation tier's golden symbols display exclusively Silver, Gold, and Diamond values—Bronze prizes vanish entirely from view.
Multiplies coins and collectors on adjacent cells only (up, down, left, right)
Multiplies all coins and collectors on the entire 6x5 grid simultaneously
| Symbol | 5 in cluster | 6-7 | 8-9 | 10-11 | 12-13 | 14+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern (High) | EUR 0.05 | EUR 0.07 | EUR 0.15 | EUR 0.50 | EUR 2.50 | EUR 10.00 |
| Fossil Skull / Backpack | EUR 0.03 | EUR 0.05 | EUR 0.10 | EUR 0.25 | EUR 1.00 | EUR 5.00 |
| Hat / Binoculars | EUR 0.02 | EUR 0.03 | EUR 0.05 | EUR 0.15 | EUR 0.75 | EUR 3.75 |
| 10 / J / Q / K / A | EUR 0.01 | EUR 0.02 | EUR 0.03 | EUR 0.10 | EUR 0.50 | EUR 2.50 |
Wild Dynamite substitutes for all paying symbols. Wins require 5 or more connecting identical symbols anywhere on the grid. Multiple wins are added together; only the highest win per cluster counts.
Cost: 3x base bet per spin (e.g., EUR 3.60 for EUR 1.20 bet)
Feature: Each spin is 5 times more likely to trigger a bonus game. FeatureSpins remain active until manually disabled.
RTP: 96.25% never gambling / 96.24% gambling once / 96.21% gambling twice
Cost: 75x base bet per spin (e.g., EUR 90 for EUR 1.20 bet)
Feature: Smokey guaranteed to throw 1-5 dynamite sticks every single spin. FS scatter symbols do not land in this mode.
RTP: 96.27%
Cost: 80x bet (e.g., EUR 96 for EUR 1.20 bet)
Feature: 10 free spins with Dynamite Collector. Choose to continue or gamble for Dig It bonus.
RTP: 96.30% never gambling / 96.32% gambling once / 96.22% gambling twice
Cost: 250x bet (e.g., EUR 300 for EUR 1.20 bet)
Feature: 10 free spins with Blast Bar upgrading minimum coin type. Choose to continue or gamble for Gold Digger.
RTP: 96.33% never gambling / 96.23% gambling once
The layer-clearing mechanic creates genuine strategic depth. Standard cascade mechanics merely remove winning clusters, but Le Digger's triple-tier grid forces you to excavate downward through multiple levels. The third layer becomes critical: golden icons reveal coin values rather than ordinary picture symbols on screen.
Dynamite removal after wins is not random: Smokey hurls between 1 and 5 sticks depending on your last payout, and when these land on existing Wild Dynamite positions they detonate in 3×3 blasts. This mechanism enables cascading detonations where one stick ignites several others, wiping entire screen sections in a single sequence.
The Collector symbol mechanic is mathematically powerful. Collectors activate from top to bottom, left to right, gathering all visible coin values. After activation, those positions reveal new special symbols and the process repeats. Combined with Gold Clover whole-grid multipliers up to x20, a single collector can accumulate wins exceeding 1,000x bet.
Volatility management through bonus selection: The Tomb Service bonus (Medium volatility, 96.32% RTP when gambling once) offers safer gameplay with the Dynamite Collector. The Dig It bonus (High volatility, 96.33% RTP) provides higher ceiling wins through Blast Bar upgrades. Players can match their risk tolerance to bonus choice.
The gamble system on bonus wins is unique: Rather than a straightforward risk-double option, you're presented with 4 or 8 potential results including direct coin awards (5× through 500×) or advancement into superior feature rounds. Three FS icons grant Tomb Service, which you may wager toward Dig It; four FS icons award Dig It, gambleable toward the concealed Gold Digger top-tier mode.
Maximum win of 15,000x bet is achievable in all game modes, The Gold Digger mode provides the most direct route to maximum payouts: 10 spins where Smokey throws precisely 5 charges each turn, and Layer 3 golden reveals display only Silver, Gold, and Diamond denominations on screen. Eliminating Bronze coins lifts the average reveal payout by roughly 180% statistically.
Bet range from EUR 0.05 to EUR 50.00 accommodates all bankroll sizes, though bonus buy costs scale proportionally. At minimum EUR 0.05 bet, the Dig It bonus costs EUR 12.50 and Gold Digger is not directly purchasable (must be won through gambling). This makes base-game triggering viable for smaller stakes.