Grand Heist Quest

Grand Heist Quest is an online slot from Arrow’s Edge that puts its reel action in the middle of a planned robbery, with a crew moving between hideouts as the bonus rounds develop. 

The game runs on five reels and four rows, offering 1,024 ways to win and a maximum payout of 2,000x the bet. 

Its RTP is 94.07%, while the volatility is rated high. The feature setup is the main point of interest here, with Free Spins, upgradeable positions, wheel bonuses and four progressive jackpots giving the game considerably more going on than its basic reel layout suggests.

Theme and Symbols

The robbery theme is carried through the game's bonus system rather than being limited to the artwork. During Free Spins, positions can progress through three different hideouts, with each stage representing a different level of potential rewards.

The first location is the Flophouse, marked by a Gold Key. The second is the Garage Hideout, represented by a Silver Tool, while the final stage is the Warehouse, shown by an Oxygen Tank. Free Spins symbols can move these positions from one level to the next, making the changing hideouts an important part of the bonus display.

When the Free Spins round finishes, the Banshee car appears and opens the accumulated hideouts. The three stages provide different prize ranges: the Flophouse gives smaller rewards, the Garage Hideout provides medium prizes, and the Warehouse can deliver larger prizes of up to 500x or lead to a Wheel feature.

Betting Options and Special Features

The base game uses a 5x4 layout with 1,024 ways to win. Winning combinations have to begin on the first reel and continue across consecutive reels. When more than one winning combination is possible for a symbol, only its highest-paying combination is counted. The Wild substitutes for the regular paytable symbols and can also produce the highest available combination.

The game is listed as high volatility (click here), so players should expect a less even pattern of results. Bets run from 0.20 to 240.00, and the stated RTP is 94.07%. The maximum win is 2,000x the bet.

The Free Spins round starts when at least three Free Spins symbols appear anywhere on the reels. A starting wheel then selects one of three packages: five spins, seven spins with a 2x Hideout Multiplier, or ten spins with a 3x Hideout Multiplier.

The positions connected to the triggering Free Spins symbols begin at Level 1. Additional Free Spins symbols can then push them towards Level 2 and Level 3. If all available positions make it to Level 3, the feature pays a 10x total-bet cash prize instead. Three or more Free Spins symbols landing together during the feature also provide another spin.

There are several ways for the bonus to develop differently. The Kingpin’s Crown Wheel can place Giant Crown symbols over 2x2, 3x3 or 5x3 areas, with the covered positions receiving Level 1 frames. 

Empire Expansion takes a more advanced approach by placing Level 3 frames across positions connected to triggering Bonus symbols and the positions immediately to their right. New Free Spins symbols can also create Level 3 frames straight away.

The Heist Wheel is another route to larger rewards. It becomes available after at least two Bonus symbols land together with a Super Bonus symbol, or when a position is upgraded through the Kingpin’s Crown Wheel. The wheel contains 12 possible prizes, including rewards reaching 2,000x the bet and Free Spins featuring Super Modifiers.

The Super Modifier changes the playing area to a 5x8 grid, duplicating the symbols along with Bonus and Super Bonus symbols. The relevant Free Spins modifier then operates across this larger configuration.

Grand Heist Quest also has Mini, Major, Mega and Daily progressive jackpots. All bets are eligible, and any of the four jackpots can be awarded on any spin. 

A Bonus Buy option is included, although the available information does not state its cost.

Conclusion

Grand Heist Quest by Arrow’s Edge software developer puts most of its emphasis on what happens after the base game rather than trying to make the standard reel setup unusually complex. The 5x4 format and 1,024 ways provide a familiar starting point, while the evolving hideouts give the Free Spins round a clear progression system.

The two wheels are another significant part of the design, particularly because they can introduce different Free Spins configurations and prizes. Add the four progressive jackpots and the 2,000x maximum win, and there is plenty for players who prefer slots with multiple interconnected bonus mechanics to keep track of.