Cyan rockets drop 1x to 5x multipliers across their launch path. Orange rockets deliver 10x, 15x, or 20x multipliers. Purple rockets create the highest value trails with 25x, 50x, or 75x multipliers.
When multiple multiplier trails overlap a winning cluster, they add together before multiplying your win. Land three 20x multipliers on the same cluster for a combined 60x boost to that specific win.
The UFO appears randomly after rocket launches, beaming up between 20 and all symbols from the grid. This forced cascade creates new winning opportunities as fresh symbols drop into the cleared positions.
Land exactly three rocket symbols anywhere on the 7x7 grid to launch them skyward. Each rocket shatters all symbols in its vertical path, leaving multiplier trails that remain active for cascading wins.
Three bonus spaceship symbols award 8 free spins where every single rocket symbol launches immediately. No three-rocket requirement means constant multiplier generation throughout the bonus round.
Form winning clusters with 5 or more matching symbols touching horizontally or vertically. Larger clusters from 15+ symbols pay up to 30x for high-value planets and 60x for premium green or red planets.
The rocket launch mechanic fundamentally changes how cluster slots operate. Unlike standard cluster games where you hope for lucky symbol drops, Rocket Reels lets you build multiplier zones that persist through cascades. When three rockets trigger in the base game, they create vertical multiplier columns that can catch multiple winning clusters as symbols cascade down.
The real power emerges when different rocket types launch together. A purple rocket dropping a 75x multiplier next to an orange rocket's 20x trail creates a 95x multiplier hotspot if a cluster forms across both trails. During testing, we observed triple rocket launches creating multiplier walls covering 21 positions with values ranging from 1x to 75x.
The UFO feature adds controlled chaos by removing 20 or more symbols after rocket launches. This isn't random destruction - it strategically clears populated areas to force massive cascades through your multiplier trails. The UFO appears more frequently during free spins, where every rocket launches automatically without the three-rocket requirement.
Free spins transform the entire grid into a multiplier minefield. With instant rocket launches, you'll see 3-5 rockets per spin creating overlapping multiplier zones. The 8 free spins might seem modest, but each spin generates significantly more multiplier coverage than dozens of base game spins. The 96.30% RTP remains consistent, but the hit frequency increases dramatically during free spins.
Rocket Reels uses a progressive payout system where cluster size directly impacts base values before multipliers apply. Low-paying crystals (pink, blue, yellow, green, purple) pay identically: clusters of 5 symbols return 0.01x bet, scaling to 8x for clusters of 15+ symbols. This might seem low, but remember these values get multiplied by any overlapping rocket trails.
High-paying planets offer better base returns. Red and green planets pay 0.075x for 5-symbol clusters, jumping to 30x for 15+ symbol mega-clusters. The premium symbols can create 60x base wins with maximum clusters. When a 60x planet cluster sits under a 75x multiplier trail, you're looking at a 4,500x single cluster win.
The wild vortex symbol substitutes for all regular symbols but cannot replace rockets or bonus spaceships. Wilds count as any symbol type when forming clusters, allowing mixed-symbol clusters to connect through wild positions. During high-action sequences with multiple rockets launching, wilds become crucial bridges between separated symbol groups.
The Pocketz Series framework means Rocket Reels shares DNA with other Hacksaw Gaming cluster slots, but the rocket mechanic sets it apart. While other Pocketz games rely on random multiplier placement, Rocket Reels gives you visible rocket symbols that guarantee multiplier generation when three appear together.