The new release combines a bank heist theme with coin collection, multiplier mechanics, jackpot symbols and two free-spin features.

Belatra has introduced Mr. Ferret Heist, a 5-reel cascading slot featuring a cartoon ferret attempting to pull off a major bank robbery.

The gameplay centres on matching clusters of five or more identical symbols in horizontal or vertical connections. Once a winning combination is formed, the symbols disappear and new ones fall into their positions, creating the possibility of consecutive wins.

Winning positions are converted into green cells, which play a central role in the game's special features. The random Flashlight mode can illuminate additional cells before a spin, while landing the Paw symbol converts every symbol within active green cells into coins, multipliers and safes.

In the base game, green cells reset after the cascade sequence. During Free Games and Hot Mode, however, they remain locked until the Paw symbol is activated.

Coin Values And Special Features

Players can collect copper, silver and gold coins, with values of up to x500. Silver and Gold Horseshoes can increase the value of neighbouring or all coins and safes by up to x5.

Another feature, the Safe-Collector, combines the values of all visible coins into a single payout total. The game also includes three jackpots, with MINI awarding x20, MEGA x100 and MAX x1,000.

The corresponding jackpot symbol must land alongside the Paw symbol for the prize to be awarded. All other special items complete their actions before the jackpot payout takes place.

Free Games And Hot Mode Mechanics

The bonus rounds are triggered through Scatter combinations. Landing three Scatters awards eight Free Games, while four Scatters activate Hot Mode with 12 Free Games.

The triggering Scatters leave green cells behind, and additional Scatter combinations during either feature can award extra spins. Depending on the number of Scatters landed, players can receive additional rounds up to a maximum of 30 spins.

Hot Mode keeps green cells locked throughout the feature, allowing Paw activations to trigger further symbol combinations.

Optional Bet And Bonus Features

A Bet +200% option increases the chances of activating either bonus round. When two Scatters land, the ferret uses dynamite to clear regular symbols from the reels, allowing new symbols to fall into place.

Players also have the option to purchase bonus access, choosing between eight Free Games, 12 Free Games in Hot Mode or a round with a guaranteed Paw activation. The game offers a maximum win of x10,000.

Misha Voinich, head of business development at Belatra, said: “Mr. Ferret Heist is a slick cartoon caper, and our ferret is the smoothest operator in town. Green cells, the Paw and the Safe-Collector keep every spin building towards something bigger, and with a maximum win of x10,000, this is one heist players won’t want to miss.”