Nolimit City has once again pushed the envelope with its latest online slot, Duck Hunters, an unconventional hunting-themed game that blends scatter-based payouts with the studio’s signature xMechanics. This game follows in the footsteps of previous Labs releases such as Outsourced: Payday, Tanked, and Munchies, standing out with a unique approach to slot mechanics and an over-the-top depiction of rural America.

Set against the backdrop of the Everglades, Duck Hunters embraces the chaotic energy of hunting culture while incorporating a range of Nolimit City’s signature features. The slot operates on a 6×5 grid and utilizes a Scatter Wins system, meaning payouts occur when at least eight matching symbols land anywhere on the reels. Each winning position starts with a 2x multiplier, which doubles with each consecutive win, potentially reaching an astonishing 8,192x.

Innovative Features and xMechanics

The game integrates several of Nolimit City‘s signature xMechanic features, adding layers of excitement to the gameplay:

  • xBet: Guarantees a Slaughter symbol on the second reel.
  • Day 2 Spins xBet: All positions start with a 2x multiplier.
  • Day 64 Spins xBet: Multipliers begin at 64x.
  • Day 1024 Spins xBet: The highest setting, launching all positions with a 1,024x multiplier.
  • xWays: Converts into a regular paying symbol and boosts the multiplier by 2x, 4x, or 8x.
  • Infectious xWays: Infects matching symbols across the grid, applying identical multipliers to all affected icons.

The Bomb feature also plays a crucial role in the gameplay. This explosive symbol removes adjacent regular symbols in a 3×3 pattern while doubling the multipliers of affected positions. A more powerful upgraded Bomb expands this effect to a 5×5 radius.

Free Spins and Bonus Rounds

Triggering free spins depends on the number of scatter symbols that land:

  • Duck Hunt Spins (3 scatters): Awards 5 free spins, where position multipliers persist throughout the round. Players receive one of three upgrades: Upgraded xWays®, Upgraded Bomb, or Extra +2 Shots.
  • Hawk Eye Spins (4 scatters): Provides 8 free spins with two randomly assigned upgrades.
  • Big Game Spins (5 scatters): Grants 10 free spins with all three bonus upgrades applied.

Additionally, the game features Nolimit City’s Extra Spin mechanic, first introduced in Outsourced: Payday. This option allows players to purchase an additional spin if the cost is equal to or less than their current win, maintaining active multipliers for an extra shot at big payouts.

Extreme Volatility and Maximum Payout

Living up to Nolimit City’s reputation for high-risk, high-reward gameplay, Duck Hunters is classified as an “Extremely Volatile” online slot. Players can win up to 30,000x their base bet, making it one of the studio’s most rewarding but unpredictable titles.

Per Lindheimer, Head of Product at Nolimit City, shared his enthusiasm for the release: “The surplus population of ducks has to be kept in check but don’t worry, the gang has got it covered. Introducing new features to Labs games is the ethos this year and Duck Hunters is the first! This fresh take on the Scatter Pays mechanic is something we have high hopes for and think players will enjoy the doubling multipliers and most importantly…. the hunt!”