King Carrot (Hacksaw Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

King Carrot - Game Overview

I hit King Carrot for a proper session and liked how direct it is. You get a 7x7 grid with cluster pays where five or more matching symbols connect horizontally or vertically. It sits in the medium volatility bracket, with stakes from 0.20 to 100 and a top win of 10,000x. The heartbeat is the King Carrot transformation with respins, which shows up in base play and takes centre stage in free spins. It’s a Pocketz release, so it feels tidy on mobile.

Symbols and Paytable in King Carrot

The paytable leans on fruity faces. Low pays cover raspberry, pear, plum and strawberry, topping out at 5x for clusters of 14+. Mid pays are blueberry, lemon, apple and watermelon, paying up to 10x for 14+. The heart-eyed W is wild and subs for regular pays. FS scatters are your entry to the bonus. Both King Carrot and Epic King Carrot count as carrots when wins are evaluated, which matters once the grid starts filling with orange.

The carrot is the top regular symbol. Small clusters chip in, but the dream is a full grid of 49 carrots for 500x. That might sound modest until Epic multipliers land, because they only apply to carrot clusters. Pacing-wise, non-carrot hits feel like pocket change, but they keep things ticking while you hunt transformations. It’s a simple ladder of value that makes the premium path clear, and it clicks fast once you’ve seen a couple of good boards.

King Carrot Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	49+	x500
	30-34	x50
	10-11	x5
	9	x2.5
	8	x2
	7	x1.5
	6	x1
	5	x0.5
	14+	x10
	12+	x4
	10+	x2
	9	x1
	8	x0.8
	7	x0.6
	6	x0.4
	5	x0.2
	14+	x10
	12+	x4
	10+	x2
	9	x1
	8	x0.8
	7	x0.6
	6	x0.4
	5	x0.2
	14+	x10
	12+	x4
	10+	x2
	9	x1
	8	x0.8
	7	x0.6
	6	x0.4
	5	x0.2
	14+	x10
	12+	x4
	10+	x2
	9	x1
	8	x0.8
	7	x0.6
	6	x0.4
	5	x0.2
	14+	x5
	12+	x2
	10+	x1
	9	x0.5
	8	x0.4
	7	x0.3
	6	x0.2
	5	x0.1
	14+	x5
	12+	x2
	10+	x1
	9	x0.5
	8	x0.4
	7	x0.3
	6	x0.2
	5	x0.1
	14+	x5
	12+	x2
	10+	x1
	9	x0.5
	8	x0.4
	7	x0.3
	6	x0.2
	5	x0.1
	14+	x5
	12+	x2
	10+	x1
	9	x0.5
	8	x0.4
	7	x0.3
	6	x0.2
	5	x0.1
	Special
	Special
	Scatter
	Wild

Bonus Features in King Carrot

King Carrot is the core mechanic. When he lands, a random paying symbol is selected and every instance of it turns into carrots. Land more than one King Carrot and multiple symbol types get converted in the same spin. Each time he appears, you also get a respin with the transformation active, which is where the grid can snowball into tidy clusters. I’ve had base spins turn lively off a single nibble, and double nibbles are where it gets spicy.

Epic King Carrot can show up after a transformation, replacing 1 to 3 carrot symbols. For each Epic on screen, a random multiplier drops on a carrot, from x2 up to x100. Those multipliers stack by addition if more than one connects to the same carrot win. This is the bit that turns a neat cluster into a statement hit. Without Epic help you’ll still score, but when it lands on a big board the totals jump in a way you feel.

Bird Attack is a random clear that sweeps rows or columns to refresh a stale grid, while leaving wilds and FS symbols in place. Three scatters trigger Carrot Carnage, awarding 10 free spins. Every symbol transformed by King Carrot stays converted for the rest of the feature, and you still get a respin whenever he lands. Where allowed, there’s a Bonus Buy for 110x stake, and that configuration carries a 96.41% RTP, making a direct path to the feature when you fancy it.

RTP, Volatility and Max Win in King Carrot

RTP is offered in ranges. I’ve seen standard settings at 96.3%, with some markets running as low as 94.51%. If the Bonus Buy is available, its stated RTP is 96.41%. It sits in medium volatility with a hit frequency around 30.9%, which matches my runs where regular clusters land often enough to keep me engaged. I always check the in-game info panel on real-money mode to confirm the actual RTP before I commit, as that setting moves the needle over time.

The ceiling is 10,000x, which is chunky for a slot that doesn’t play like a pure high variance brawler. Stakes range from 0.20 to 100, so it suits short tests and longer sessions. The curve feels fair when features are popping, though there are dry spells. Most of my notable results came from persistent carrots in free spins alongside Epic multipliers. Base play can set the table, but the big swings tend to come once conversions start stacking across several spins.

Presentation and Flow in King Carrot

The mood is a peaceful glade with leaves drifting and a cheeky oompah soundtrack. It’s bright without getting messy, which matters when clusters form all over the board. The Pocketz build keeps things crisp on a phone, and the animations sell the feature well. Watching the crowned carrot chomp through a symbol set never gets old, and the whole thing feels light-hearted yet purposeful. It’s easy on the eyes, runs quick, and the audio sits in the pocket during longer spins.

How to Play King Carrot Smartly

I start with the demo to get a feel for cluster sizes and how often King Carrot shows. Then I move to small stakes and increase only if the rhythm looks steady. I like buying the bonus after a few decent base nudges where permitted, as the RTP on the buy is posted and the volatility stays in the mid lane. I always open the rules while logged in with real funds to verify the RTP setting, since the range matters across a session.

Bankroll-wise, I work in blocks and avoid chasing. This slot rewards momentum. When conversions line up and respins chain, I ride the same stake and let the board grow. If it cools off, I reset and wait for another patch. Bird Attack can freshen a dead screen, so I don’t panic if a few spins stall. The carrot is king here, and Epic multipliers are your accelerant. Timing a feature buy or sticking with base is the only real decision point.

Verdict on King Carrot

I rate King Carrot as classic snackable Hacksaw fun with proper upside. Features show at a decent clip, though you’ll still hit stretches with little to shout about. Non-carrot wins feel small by design, so the game teaches you to chase conversions and Epic multipliers. The persistent transformations in free spins are the star turn, and the 10,000x cap gives every bonus a bit of weight. When I want a light-hearted palette cleanser that can still pop, I spin this.