Mining Rush

Published Jul 24, 2026 Updated Aug 2, 2026

Game Provider

Pragmatic Play

Type

Slots

RTP

96.56%

Volatility

High volatility

Reels

Bonus features

7x7 Cluster Pays, Nugget conversion, Progress points, Sticky bonus mines, Extra-spin creation, Bonus Buy

Mining Rush is a high-volatility 7×7 cluster slot from Pragmatic Play where dynamite Scatters become upgradeable nuggets that stay active and award prizes through tumble sequences.

Our review examines whether the nugget upgrade cycle creates meaningful progression or simply delays most of the slot’s value until free spins.

Mining Rush Slot Review

Mine grid and game values

Provider	Pragmatic Play
Release date	December 12, 2024
RTP	96.56%
Volatility	High
Max win	x10,000
Reels	7 x 7
Paylines/Ways	Cluster Pays
Min/Max bet	$0.20-$240
Theme	Adventure & Treasure
Bonus buy	Yes

Release-date records

Public directories show several December 2024 dates.
This page uses Pragmatic Play’s December 12 launch announcement.

How nuggets upgrade

Five or more matching symbols connected horizontally or vertically create a cluster on the 7×7 mine grid. Paying groups disappear, replacements tumble into the gaps, and another evaluation follows until the refreshed board produces no further win.

When a dynamite Scatter appears alongside a winning cluster, it changes into a bronze, silver, gold or diamond nugget. The nugget remains for the tumble sequence, awards a random prize whenever activated and earns one progress point per payout.

Three collected points upgrade a nugget to the next level, increasing its possible award. Three to seven Scatters start eight to twenty free spins, where all triggering symbols become sticky nuggets and every newly created mine adds two spins.

Main sticky mine features

7×7 Cluster Pays: Five connected mining symbols can begin a tumble chain.
Nugget conversion: Dynamite Scatters turn into one of four prize levels.
Progress points: Each nugget payout moves that position toward an upgrade.
Sticky bonus mines: Triggering nuggets remain throughout the free-spin round.
Extra-spin creation: Every new mine made in the bonus adds two spins.
Bonus Buy: Eligible versions provide direct entry to free spins.

Who may enjoy upgrade paths

Upgrade trackers: Visible nugget levels make repeated activation easy to follow.
Cluster players: The 7×7 grid favors connected groups and long tumble chains.
Mining themes: Carts, dynamite and precious stones drive the presentation.
High-ceiling sessions: You accept long waits for a possible x10,000 result.

Sticky does not mean active

A nugget can remain on screen without producing enough wins to upgrade.
Keep the stake controlled with Responsible Gambling limits.

Nugget levels and payout ceiling

Prize value is split between ordinary clusters and the nuggets created beside them. A long tumble chain matters twice: it can pay through matching symbols while repeatedly activating the same mine and moving it closer to a stronger level.

Free spins preserve all triggering nuggets, turning board coverage into the central variable. New mines extend the round, yet each sticky position still needs subsequent cluster wins to generate prizes, points and eventual upgrades.

Approaching x10,000 would require several productive nuggets, preferably at gold or diamond level, together with repeated premium clusters. A full-looking grid is not enough when mines occupy cells that later tumbles fail to activate.

Similar mining feature slots

These verified pages also combine mining imagery with collection, reveal or progression mechanics.

Slot	RTP	Volatility	Why it is similar
Mystery Mine	95.44%	Medium	Both use mining symbols, feature reveals and bonus-led prize development.
Gemhalla	97.17%	High	Both use refilling grids and progressive feature value rather than fixed lines.