Pele Goddess Collects Cash Prizes in Volcanic Hawaiian Adventure
When Pele symbol lands with volcano symbol, get 1 spin with Pele locked in position while random positions transform into cash prizes that get accumulated instantly.
Pele appears only on reel 3 center position, substitutes for all symbols except volcano and cash prizes, and collects any cash prize symbols visible on screen.
Land Pele to hit tiki heads above reels. Light up one tiki for 6 Pele Spins or both tikis for 12 spins with Pele held in center collecting all cash prizes.
Locked symbols with chains and padlock appear on reels. Land Pele with any locked symbol to instantly win the corresponding jackpot or cash prize shown.
Randomly during base game, when Pele lands, additional cash prize or volcano symbols are added to the reels for bigger win potential.
During reel spin, symbols can randomly upgrade to award additional cash prize and volcano symbols, increasing your chances of triggering features.
Lava Lock operates on a 5-reel, 3-row grid with 30 fixed paylines paying left to right. The game is set against a lush Hawaiian tropical backdrop with bamboo-framed reels decorated with red hibiscus flowers and green vines. Blueprint Gaming created this volcano-themed slot where the Polynesian fire goddess Pele serves as the central mechanic driver.
The unique aspect is that Pele appears exclusively on the center position of reel 3. When she lands, she collects any cash prize symbols visible anywhere on the screen. These cash prizes range from $1.00 to $3,000.00 and appear as golden rectangles with values clearly displayed.
What makes the collection system powerful is that Pele acts as both a wild substitute and a prize collector simultaneously. She replaces all standard symbols for winning combinations while also accumulating cash values in a single spin.
The Volcano Feature triggers when Pele lands on reel 3 center position together with a volcano symbol anywhere in view. The volcano symbol appears as a red square with a yellow triangle containing a volcano silhouette.
Upon activation, you receive exactly 1 spin with Pele locked in the center position. During this spin, the game randomly selects positions on the reels and transforms them into cash prize symbols. The transformation happens visually before the reels land.
After all cash prizes are placed, the reels settle and Pele automatically collects every cash prize value visible. The feature pays only cash prizes - no line wins are possible during this single Volcano spin. Additionally, you cannot trigger Pele Spins bonus from within the Volcano Feature.
This creates a guaranteed win scenario since the feature specifically adds prizes for Pele to collect, making it one of the most reliable win mechanics in the game.
Two carved wooden tiki heads sit above the reel frame, each with glowing red flames on top. These tikis are the gateway to the Pele Spins bonus. When Pele lands on reel 3, she hits one or both tiki heads with purple electrical lightning effects.
Each hit has a chance to light up the corresponding tiki trail. The tiki trail is a visual collection meter for triggering the bonus, though the game explicitly states it does not influence outcomes - it exists for visual representation only.
Triggering one tiki awards 6 Pele Spins. Triggering both tikis simultaneously awards 12 Pele Spins. Once the bonus starts, Pele remains locked in the center position for the entire duration. Every cash prize symbol landing anywhere on the reels during the bonus gets collected by Pele and added to your running total.
The bonus can retrigger during itself. After each spin, Pele can randomly activate one or both tikis again, awarding an additional 6 or 12 spins respectively. This creates potential for extended bonus rounds with accumulated cash prizes building throughout.
During Pele Spins, the Volcano Feature cannot trigger, but two modifiers remain active: Cash Add and Hammer Strike can still randomly improve your spins by adding more prize symbols to the reels.
Locked symbols appear on the reels displaying crossed silver chains forming an X pattern with a yellow padlock in the center. These locked symbols show either cash prize values or jackpot levels: Mini, Minor, Major, or Grand.
When Pele lands in view simultaneously with any locked symbol, the Lava Lock Feature activates instantly. You immediately win the exact value or jackpot level shown on that locked symbol. This creates a direct trigger-and-win mechanic with no additional spins or uncertainty.
The four jackpot tiers are fixed values scaled to your bet level. At standard stakes, Mini pays $10.00, Minor pays $31.00, Major pays $300.00, and Grand pays $3,100.00. The jackpot ladder displays on the left side of the screen as a vertical tiki totem pole with each level in different colors: purple for Mini, orange for Minor, green for Major, and red with flame pattern for Grand.
Locked symbols can appear on any reel position during base game or bonus rounds, creating surprise jackpot opportunities throughout gameplay.
Three modifiers can randomly activate during gameplay to improve your winning chances:
These modifiers operate independently and can stack - you might get Hammer Strike adding prizes during the spin, then Pele Add placing the goddess to collect them after landing. The Pele character standing to the right of the reels performs gestures when she awards modifiers, serving as a visual indicator.
Premium symbols deliver the highest returns. The burning torch with orange flame pays $5.00 for five-of-a-kind, $1.60 for four, and $0.80 for three symbols. The green coconut drink with pink hibiscus flower and striped straw pays $2.00, $1.00, and $0.40 respectively.
Mid-tier symbols include the blue electric guitar paying $1.20, $0.60, and $0.20, and the purple five-petal tropical flower paying $1.00, $0.40, and $0.20 for five, four, and three symbol combinations.
Card symbols make up the lower-paying tier. Purple A and orange K both pay $0.60, $0.24, and $0.12. Yellow Q, blue J, orange 10, and green 9 all pay $0.40, $0.20, and $0.08 for five, four, and three-of-a-kind.
All symbols display in bold 3D style with glowing outlines matching their color themes. The bamboo reel dividers clearly separate each of the five reels, and winning symbol positions get decorated with red and orange flower wreaths for visual confirmation.
The maximum payout reaches 5312 times your base bet stake. This calculation comes from long-term simulations of all possible combinations including base game wins, bonus features, modifiers, and jackpot triggers combined.
If you reach the maximum win cap during any game round, that round immediately ends and awards the maximum payout. The game will not continue spinning even if you have remaining Pele Spins or other features active - you receive the 5312x multiplier and the round concludes.
At the minimum $0.30 bet, maximum win equals $1,593.60. At the maximum $45.00 stake, the cap reaches $239,040.00. The 95% RTP applies across all bet levels, calculated over millions of simulated spins representing long-term payback.
Wins combine additively: line wins from matching symbols add together, cash prize collections add separately, and jackpot wins add on top. Only the highest win per payline counts, but wins across different paylines all pay. Scatter features like Pele Spins and Volcano Feature pay in addition to any line wins on the triggering spin.
Blueprint Gaming wrapped Lava Lock in authentic Hawaiian volcanic aesthetics. The reel frame consists of natural brown bamboo stalks bound together with darker twine, decorated with bright red hibiscus and yellow plumeria flowers woven into the corners. Green tropical vines with large leaves frame the entire structure.
Behind the reels, a blurred tropical background shows bright green foliage in the upper section transitioning to grass below, with visible sun rays filtering through to create a daytime paradise setting. The semi-transparent dark purple to black gradient behind the symbols creates contrast for readability.
Pele herself appears as a warmly-rendered Polynesian goddess with flowing reddish-brown hair, wearing a crown headdress of green leaves and red hibiscus flowers. Her multi-strand orange and red beaded necklace, gold braided belt, and red bandeau top complete the traditional Hawaiian appearance. She stands with arms raised and palms forward in a welcoming gesture, with a friendly smile and large brown eyes.
A circular halo of orange-to-yellow gradient radiates behind her with flame patterns inside, giving her a sun goddess effect. Four carved tiki torches flank the reels - two on each side - with brown wooden faces and yellow glowing mouths at the base, topped with orange flames that presumably animate with flickering effects during gameplay.
The jackpot totem on the left displays as a vertical tiki pole with carved Polynesian patterns, green leaves at the top, and pink hibiscus flowers decorating the base. The tiki's wide grinning mouth at the bottom glows yellow, tying into the flame theme throughout.
The control panel sits at the bottom in a dark green gradient shaped like a rightward-pointing arrow with lighter green outline. The left section displays STAKE with current bet ($1.20 shown) and game name LAVA LOCK in yellow text. The right section shows CREDIT with balance ($1,000.00 at start) also in yellow.
Five control buttons appear at the bottom in white circles with black icons. From left: menu button with three horizontal lines, autoplay button with circular arrows, large center circle button with refresh icon and orange inner glow, turbo button with lightning bolt, and sound button with speaker icon.
The large rectangular PRESS TO SPIN button centers at the bottom of the reel frame with white text on black background. During gameplay this button displays current action status.
A black information bar spans the very bottom of the screen showing current time, session duration, network connection strength, and balance change during the session - all in white text for easy monitoring.
The small Lava Lock logo appears in the top left corner with miniature tiki heads, flowers, and leaves flanking the text - establishing persistent branding without obstructing the play area.
Lava Lock offers 20 stake levels ranging from $0.30 to $45.00 per spin. The stake selector modal displays as a center-screen popup with black background and white borders when activated.
Available stakes in ascending order: $0.30, $0.60, $0.90, $1.20, $1.50, $1.80, $2.10, $2.40, $2.70, $3.00, $3.60, $4.20, $4.80, $5.40, $6.00, $9.00, $12.00, $15.00, $30.00, and $45.00. The 20 options appear as rounded rectangle buttons arranged in a grid - your currently selected stake displays with white background and black text while unselected options show white text on transparent background.
Stakes multiply all prize values proportionally. Jackpot amounts scale with bet level, so the $3,100.00 Grand jackpot shown represents the value at a specific stake - at $0.30 minimum bet it would be significantly lower, at $45.00 maximum it would be proportionally higher.
The 30 paylines are fixed and always active - you cannot adjust payline count, only total stake per spin. This simplifies the betting structure and ensures you always play the full game configuration.
The autoplay modal presents five preset options: 10, 25, 50, 75, or 100 automatic spins. Select your desired number and autoplay begins immediately, spinning continuously until the count completes or you manually stop it via the stop button that replaces the autoplay icon during active autoplay.
Autoplay honors all normal game rules - features trigger automatically when conditions are met, bonuses play through completely before autoplay resumes, and you can adjust settings or stop at any time between spins. The game must settle fully before the next autoplay spin begins.
Turbo mode accelerates spin speed by reducing animation times and shortening reel spin duration. This does not affect outcomes or RTP - it purely speeds up the visual presentation for players who prefer faster gameplay. Turbo activates via the lightning bolt button and remains active until manually turned off.
Reality checks and session time limits apply according to operator configuration and jurisdictional requirements. Some jurisdictions may limit autoplay functionality or require additional confirmations - the game adapts to local regulations automatically.
Blueprint Gaming built Lava Lock with HTML5 technology for cross-platform compatibility. The game adapts automatically to different screen sizes and orientations, maintaining functionality on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers without requiring separate downloads or apps.
Touch controls replace mouse clicks on mobile devices - tap to spin, swipe to access menus, pinch to zoom on paytable screens. All buttons meet minimum 44x44 pixel touch target sizes with adequate spacing to prevent misclicks on small screens.
The bamboo frame, symbol details, and Pele character render clearly even on compact phone displays. Text sizes scale appropriately using responsive design principles, ensuring readability across devices. The control panel reorganizes elements vertically on narrow screens while maintaining easy access to all functions.
Sound effects and music play through device speakers or connected audio, with independent volume controls accessible through the sound button. Visual indicators accompany all audio cues for accessibility - winning symbols display flower wreaths, features trigger with screen effects, and important messages appear as text overlays.
All wins pay left to right only starting from the leftmost reel. You need at least three matching symbols on consecutive reels along an active payline to win. Pele wild on reel 3 substitutes to complete or extend winning combinations, potentially turning two-symbol near-misses into three-symbol wins.
When multiple wins occur on the same payline, only the highest value counts - lower wins on that line are not paid. However, wins on different paylines all pay separately and add together for your total spin win. This applies to the 30 paylines operating simultaneously.
Cash prize collection, jackpot wins, and bonus features pay in addition to line wins. If you land a winning combination on paylines and trigger Volcano Feature in the same spin, both pay separately. Line wins and scatter features combine for potentially large total payouts.
The tiki trail collection visual is explicitly labeled as not influencing game outcomes. While it provides engaging animation when Pele hits tiki heads, the actual determination of whether the bonus triggers happens through the random number generator independently of the visual meter.
Game version 3.7.2.15 became applicable from October 28, 2025, marked as Version V3.0. The game history viewer shows representation of on-screen results with some graphical elements potentially varying for visual presentation without affecting actual outcomes.
Malfunction voids all pays and plays - if technical errors occur, the round becomes invalid. The game uses certified random number generation ensuring fair and unpredictable results on every spin, independently tested to meet regulatory standards.