Le Bandit

Le Bandit is a video slot released by Hacksaw Gaming in 2023, taking players to the edgy, urban backstreets of Paris. The star of the game is Smokey, a cheeky raccoon whose sneaky personality together with upbeat background music give the slot an exciting atmosphere.

Super Cascades, Golden Squares and free spins keep the gameplay unpredictable, as if Smokey was scattering new surprises across the Parisian alleyways on every spin and trying to keep the maximum win 10 000x bet himself.

The many masks of Smokey

Smokey the raccoon is a clever and playfully troublemaking little bandit whose cheeky smile reveals the true character hiding beneath his soft fur. Never content with causing trouble in just one slot, Smokey follows the changing seasons into all kinds of settings, always on the lookout for his next prize.

You might stumble upon him in the summertime, casually fishing in Le Fisherman, pretending to be an innocent outdoor type. Later, he resurfaces as a ruthless vampire haunting the spooky halls of Le Vampire, cape flowing behind him as he plots his next ambush. When winter arrives, Smokey slips into the festive chaos of Le Santa, aiming straight for the gifts meant for Santa’s sack, convinced he deserves them far more.

You may meet him in other Hacksaw Gaming’s slots as well, so keep your eyes sharp, because Smokey is unpredictable and always one step ahead (or at least he thinks he is). He’s clever, but not quite as unbeatable as he imagines, which makes outsmarting him all the more satisfying.

How the game works

In this game, wins are created through clusters rather than traditional paylines. A win is awarded when five or more matching symbols connect horizontally or vertically anywhere on the grid. The game features a Super Cascade mechanic, where winning symbols are removed from the grid and all other symbols of the same type anywhere on the grid are removed as well, regardless of whether they were part of the win. New symbols then drop into the empty spaces, making it possible to achieve multiple consecutive wins within a single spin.

Smokey’s wanted poster acts as a Wild. It works as a universal substitute, replacing any regular symbol in the paytable. It does not replace special feature symbols but is valuable for boosting base game wins and supporting cascades.

Special Features

Golden Squares

Every position that forms part of a win turns into a Golden Square once its symbol disappears. If a Rainbow symbol appears on the same spin, all Golden Squares activate and reveal various coin values or special symbols:

• Bronze Coins: 0.2x – 4x
• Silver Coins: 5x – 20x
• Gold Coins: up to 500x

Four-Leaf Clover symbols can also appear and multiply adjacent Coins and Pot of Gold symbols by values ranging from x2 to x10.

Pot of Gold symbol

Pot of Gold symbols activate after all Four-Leaf Clovers have applied their multipliers. Pot of Gold collects all visible coin values and other Pot of Gold symbols, storing the total multiplier. Pots activate in sequence from top to bottom, left to right.

Once the final Pot of Gold has activated, any remaining Golden Squares reveal new symbols and the process repeats until no new Pots appear.

Bonus games

LUCK OF THE BANDIT

The bonus game begins with 8 free spins, when 3 scatter symbols land in the base game.

During the free spins, Golden Squares remain highlighted between spins until activated by a Rainbow symbol. Additional scatter symbols can extend the bonus:

• 2 scatter symbols: gives 2 extra free spins
• 3 scatter symbols: gives 4 extra free spins

Landing 4 scatter symbols at once upgrades the feature to the All That Glitters Is Gold bonus and grants +4 extra free spins.

ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD

This enhanced bonus starts with 12 free spins, triggered by 4 scatter symbols in the base game.

Golden Squares remain highlighted throughout the entire bonus, even after activation. Additional scatter symbols award extra spins just like in Luck of the Bandit:

• 2 scatter symbols: gives 2 extra free spins
• 3 scatter symbols: gives 4 extra free spins

TREASURE AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW BONUS

This feature begins with 12 free spins, when 5 scatter symbols land at the same time in the base game.

In this bonus, Golden Squares stay highlighted for the entirebonus game, and a Rainbow symbol is guaranteed to land on every spin, ensuring constant activation of Golden Squares. Bronze Coins do not appear here, meaning only higher-value Silver and Gold Coins can appear to increase the bonus game’s payout potential.

Bonus Buy

The game offers a buy feature that lets players purchase direct entry into different bonus modes, with prices determined by the selected bet. Each buy option also comes with its own return to player (RTP). By pressing the Bonus Buy button, you can purchase any of the following features:

• The luck of the Bandit Free Spins feature has an RTP of 96.3%.
• The All that glitters is gold feature has an RTP of 96.4% .
• Treasure at the end of the rainbow feature has an RTP of 96.36%.
• Bonus hunt feature Spins has an RTP of 96.28% and a high volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the volatility in Le Bandit?

Le Bandit has medium volatility, offering a balance between more frequent smaller wins and the chance for bigger payouts. Occasionally, longer stretches without wins can occur.

What is the game’s Return to Player (RTP)?

The theoretical return to player of Le Bandit is 96.34 %.

Does Le Bandit offer a Bonus Buy?

Yes, the game includes several Bonus Buy options that allow players to purchase direct entry into different bonus games. Prices depend on the selected bet.