📖 Detailed Explanation
The xHole™ feature in Fire in the Hole 3 activates when an xHole™ symbol lands on the reels during the base game or certain bonus phases.
It functions by drawing only regular paying symbols from the reels, which are then scattered to random positions as split symbols sized 1 to 3. The xHole™ position itself becomes an empty space, triggering a collapse where symbols fall downward and new ones drop in from above. Winning symbols are paid and removed before the xHole™ effect fully triggers, potentially chaining reactions.
Key mechanics include:
- Multiple xHoles: Landing more than one increases the symbol size multiplier, amplifying the scatter effect.
- Ice Buried Integration: xHole™ can be hidden in ice blocks, revealed by xBomb® Wild explosions or xSplit®, then activating on collapse.
- Collapse Trigger: Counts as a collapse event, expanding the grid by unlocking additional rows (up to 6 total).
- Lucky Wagon Spins: In this bonus, xHole™ from the top enhancer row triggers 3 Frozen Wagon Spins, where the top row contains only Coins for enhanced payouts.
This feature synergizes with xBomb® Wilds, Wild Mining, and dynamite enhancers, boosting volatility and win potential on the 6-reel grid (up to 46,656 ways). It's unavailable during active wins, xBombs, or Wild Mining in the base game.