Pick & Click and multiple levels of selection
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1. Basic Structure of Multilevel Selection
Principle: the bonus starts from the first level, where relatively small prizes are located. After successful completion, the player moves to the next level, where the average value of awards and/or the chance of rare large winnings increases.
Typical steps:
2. Level Transition Mechanics
"Next Level" symbol - when opened, takes the player to the next screen.
Cumulative scale - each item found adds progress; when the scale is filled, the transition occurs.
Hidden conditions - the next level opens only when all "keys" or special characters are found.
3. Award types at levels
Credits/coins - fixed monetary values.
Multipliers - multiplying the bet or bonus amount (x2, x5, x10 and higher).
Freespins - with additional functions (sticky wilds, expanding symbols, multipliers of winnings).
Jackpots are fixed or progressive.
Upgrades - increasing the remaining attempts, increasing the chances of large prizes, unlocking premium cells.
4. Mathematics and balancing
RTP is distributed among the levels so that the total return corresponds to the target value.
Transition probabilities regulate volatility: the less often a player gets to the top levels, the higher the variance and potential winnings.
Control of average winnings: at the final level, prizes are much higher, but the chance of achieving them is lower, which allows you to keep the balance.
5. Volatility and player perception
High volatility: Rare access to finals with large payouts.
Average volatility: More frequent transitions between levels with moderate rewards.
Psychology: passing levels creates a sense of progress and holds attention, even if the final gain is small.
6. Sample walkthrough scenarios
Classic three-level bonus:
7. Combined solutions
Multi-level Pick & Click is often combined with other mechanics:
8. Pros and cons of the format
Pros:
Cons:
9. Result
Multi-level Pick & Click is an extended version of the "Pick and Click" bonus in which each new stage unlocks more valuable prizes and increases excitement. This approach enhances emotional engagement, allows you to vary volatility and create unique scenarios for different types of players. The key success factors are a competent adjustment of transition probabilities, a balance of prizes at the levels and a clear visualization of progress.
- Multi-level Pick & Click is a variation of the "Pick and Click" bonus in which the gameplay is constructed as sequential stages. In each level, the player opens hidden elements (boxes, chests, items), gaining prizes or access to the next round with more valuable rewards. This format adds depth, increases engagement and creates a progression in the value of winnings.
1. Basic Structure of Multilevel Selection
Principle: the bonus starts from the first level, where relatively small prizes are located. After successful completion, the player moves to the next level, where the average value of awards and/or the chance of rare large winnings increases.
Typical steps:
- 1. Starting level - credits, small multipliers, additional clicks.
- 2. Middle level - higher multipliers, frispins with modifiers, intermediate jackpots.
- 3. Final level - large multipliers, access to the maximum jackpot or exclusive bonuses.
2. Level Transition Mechanics
"Next Level" symbol - when opened, takes the player to the next screen.
Cumulative scale - each item found adds progress; when the scale is filled, the transition occurs.
Hidden conditions - the next level opens only when all "keys" or special characters are found.
3. Award types at levels
Credits/coins - fixed monetary values.
Multipliers - multiplying the bet or bonus amount (x2, x5, x10 and higher).
Freespins - with additional functions (sticky wilds, expanding symbols, multipliers of winnings).
Jackpots are fixed or progressive.
Upgrades - increasing the remaining attempts, increasing the chances of large prizes, unlocking premium cells.
4. Mathematics and balancing
RTP is distributed among the levels so that the total return corresponds to the target value.
Transition probabilities regulate volatility: the less often a player gets to the top levels, the higher the variance and potential winnings.
Control of average winnings: at the final level, prizes are much higher, but the chance of achieving them is lower, which allows you to keep the balance.
5. Volatility and player perception
High volatility: Rare access to finals with large payouts.
Average volatility: More frequent transitions between levels with moderate rewards.
Psychology: passing levels creates a sense of progress and holds attention, even if the final gain is small.
6. Sample walkthrough scenarios
Classic three-level bonus:
- 1. Open 3-5 cells on the first level, find "Next Level" → transition.
- 2. The second level has 2-4 choices with larger awards.
- 3. Final - 1-2 choices, where the maximum prizes or jackpot are hidden.
- Accumulation Marathon: The player scores points/items in multiple sessions to unlock the next bonus stage.
- Branching path: choosing a specific item leads to a unique bonus branch with its own set of prizes.
7. Combined solutions
Multi-level Pick & Click is often combined with other mechanics:
- Pick Until Collect within each level.
- Random number of attempts at each stage.
- Progressive jackpot available only at the final level.
- Multipliers for each level passed, increasing the total bonus total.
8. Pros and cons of the format
Pros:
- Increased involvement due to progression.
- The ability to integrate a variety of prizes.
- Flexibly set up volatility and RTP.
- The effect of "gamification" - the player feels the passage of stages.
Cons:
- If the start fails, the player can remain in the first level with minimal winnings.
- More complex math that requires precise balancing.
- Risk of disappointment at multiple failed attempts to reach the final.
9. Result
Multi-level Pick & Click is an extended version of the "Pick and Click" bonus in which each new stage unlocks more valuable prizes and increases excitement. This approach enhances emotional engagement, allows you to vary volatility and create unique scenarios for different types of players. The key success factors are a competent adjustment of transition probabilities, a balance of prizes at the levels and a clear visualization of progress.
