There's a story behind this one worth knowing. Animals Strike is AvatarUX's take on jogo do bicho, a notorious 19th-century Brazilian street gambling game where players would guess which animal was hidden behind a curtain at the Rio de Janeiro Zoo.
It started as a zoo promotion and became one of South America's most enduring underground lotteries. That context turns what looks like an odd beach-and-animals combination into something deliberate.
Released December 2024, cascade wins unlock sections of the grid from right to left, expanding from 6x3 to 6x5 in the base game and 6x6 in free spins. Unlocked sections reward Multipliers or High Symbol Upgrades that progressively remove lower-value animals from the reel set. During free spins, both upgrades and the global multiplier persist.
Find Animals Strike and the Animals Strike demo on Gamdom. The max win is 10,000x your bet. The game rewards patience and understanding of how the unlock mechanics compound.
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Animals Strike is a 6x3 video slot from AvatarUX, released December 11 2024. Inspired by Brazil's jogo do bicho lottery, cascade wins unlock sections containing Multipliers and High Symbol Upgrades that narrow the symbol set to higher-value animals.
South American beach, bossa nova soundtrack, poster-style animal symbols from bunny to lion. A theme that rewards knowing the backstory.
Animals Strike does something different with the cascade format. Every cascade unlocks a grid section, every section can deliver a multiplier or remove a lower animal from the pool, and the two running together create a base game that builds with purpose.
The grid resets to 6x3 on any non-winning spin, which can cut deep unlock sequences short. That tension is part of the design rather than a flaw. The next spin could unlock four sections or reset everything.
Free spins with persistent upgrades and a non-resetting multiplier are where the system fully delivers. A symbol set narrowed to the top animals with a climbing multiplier underneath is the combination behind the 10,000x ceiling.
| Field | Detail |
| Software | AvatarUX |
| Game Type | Video Slot |
| Release Date | December 11, 2024 |
| Reels | 6x3 to 6x6 |
| Ways to Win | 729 to 46,656 |
| RTP | 96% |
| Volatility | High |
| Min Bet | $0.10 |
| Max Bet | $50 |
| Max Win | 10,000x |
*Subject to change
96% RTP default, lower variants at 94.02% and 90.48% at some operators. High volatility with meaningful variance created by the grid reset mechanic.
One unlock system running through both modes at different intensity levels.
Starts at 6x3 with sections locked. Each cascade opens one section, right to left and top to bottom. Sections contain Multiplier additions or High Symbol Upgrades. No win resets the grid to 6x3. Four sections unlock in the base game, six more in free spins, giving the full 6x6.
Starts at 1x, gains value from unlocked sections up to +20 per section base game, +25 in free spins. Resets between base game spins. Never resets during free spins.
Removes the lowest-value high symbol from the pool so only higher animals can land. Up to 5 upgrades are possible. Base game resets each spin. In free spins, upgrades accumulate across the entire feature, eventually leaving only the top-paying animals active.
Three or more scatters trigger free spins with a Gamble Wheel for 6/9/12/up to 15 spins. The 6th row unlocks for the full 6x6 grid and 46,656 ways. Global multiplier and upgrades carry forward throughout.
5x for Loaded Up, 60x for Gamble Wheel or 6 free spins, 500x for 15 free spins Bonus Max. May not be available in all markets.
Animals Strike clicks once you know what it's doing. The jogo do bicho backstory explains the beach-and-animals combination, and the poster-style art makes more sense in that context.
The base game can feel stop-start. Cascades build momentum, the grid expands, and a no-win spin resets everything. Once that rhythm is accepted, the tension of watching sections unlock becomes genuinely engaging rather than frustrating.
Free spins with persistent upgrades and a climbing multiplier are the payoff. When upgrades have narrowed the pool to lions and tigers, and the multiplier is already loaded, the results can be significant. Try the Animals Strike demo on Gamdom first.
All AvatarUX explore different cascade structures.
Vegas Fortune: Infinity Stacks on a 5x5 grid with a global multiplier. Another 2024 AvatarUX release doing something different with cascades.
Zombie aPOPalypse: MultiPop cell multipliers and a 20,000x ceiling. The other AvatarUX title where the multiplier compounds across a feature without resetting.
Worms of Valor: Popscades and ZapReel running simultaneously. Similar energy of multiple interconnected mechanics building together.
Rebel Paws: Mystery Symbols and persistent free spins mechanics. Another late AvatarUX release, built around base-game accumulation.
Animals Strike rewards players who engage with it rather than spin through it. The Grid Unlock system, High Symbol Upgrades, and persistent free spins multiplier create genuine depth, and the jogo do bicho backstory gives it a more interesting identity than most AvatarUX releases.
The base game grid reset is the honest challenge. Free spins with compounding upgrades and a loaded multiplier are the significant difference. Try the Animals Strike demo on Gamdom first.
Animals Strike is a game of chance, and every outcome is random. High volatility means variance can be significant. Set clear limits and use Gamdom's responsible gambling tools, including self-exclusion, if you need them.
96% default, lower variants at 94.02% and 90.48% at some operators.
10,000x your bet. Free spins with persistent High Symbol Upgrades and a climbing global multiplier is where it becomes realistic.
Yes, on Gamdom. The Grid Unlock mechanic and upgrade system are worth understanding before real money play.
Each cascade win opens one locked section right to left, top to bottom. Sections can contain Multipliers or High Symbol Upgrades. A non-winning spin resets the grid to 6x3.
Yes via Xpress. 5x for Loaded Up, 60x for Gamble Wheel or 6 free spins, 500x for 15 free spins Bonus Max. May not be available in all markets.