Drill the Thrill

A day ahead of the Hacksaw-published edition, NowNow Gaming's own take on Drill the Thrill is set for release on johnessyslots on 26 July 2026. The confirmed figures line up closely with its sibling version — a 96.32% RTP, medium volatility (rated 3 out of 5), a 10,000x maximum win, and a hit frequency of 27.12% — with the full 4,608 ways to win confirmed as part of the expanded reel structure rather than just a maximum ceiling.

NowNow Gaming, working as a Hacksaw studio partner, has built this one around the same core loop: a compact starting layout that expands via a Silver Drill symbol, followed by a Golden Drill that's designed to trigger a Hold & Win bonus where Coin and Jackpot symbols lock in place for collection, with jackpot values confirmed up to 2,500x the stake. Stakes are planned to run from $/€0.10 to $/€100 per spin once the game is live.

Where this version differs is in its free spins structure — the Blast Zone Bonus is set to award a leaner 5 free spins, with the Silver Drill guaranteed on every round to keep reels expanded throughout, though without a confirmed retrigger mechanic the round is likely to feel shorter and punchier than a typical bonus feature. The underground mining setting, gemstone symbols, and cheerful miner presentation are expected to match the visual tone of NowNow's other releases.

Nothing here is playable until 26 July 2026, so treat these as announced figures rather than tested results. Johnessyslots will have the complete review live on release day, and our existing mining and collector-style slots are ready to play in the meantime.