Leading digital entertainment supplier Playson has unveiled Paddy Star: Smash and Win, a vibrant Irish-themed slot that debuts the company’s latest proprietary innovation — the Smash and Win mechanic.
Hosted by a charismatic leprechaun and his animated Piggy Bank companions, the game combines humour, colourful design, and inventive gameplay to deliver a lively and engaging player experience.
The Smash and Win mechanic activates when the leprechaun Wild symbol appears alongside any Bonus or Jackpot icon, instantly unlocking their values and adding them to the win. The feature is further enhanced by three Special Features that can trigger randomly within a single spin: 
- Paddy Spin guarantees Wild and Bonus symbols.
- Jackpot Nudge rewinds symbols to reveal Jackpots when a Wild lands on the central reel.
- Wild Nudge shifts the middle cell to land a Wild, transforming regular spins into potential big wins.
Above the reels, animated Piggy Banks collect coins from Wilds during both the Main Game and Free Spins. When filled, they trigger six Free Spins each — or 12 if both activate simultaneously — with retriggers extending gameplay and boosting win potential.
The slot also includes four in-game Jackpots, from a 10x Mini to a 1,000x Grand, all available exclusively via the Smash and Win feature. With medium-high volatility and a maximum win of 2,129x, Paddy Star: Smash and Win combines creative design with proven retention mechanics.
Anton Ivannikov, Chief Product Officer at Playson, said:
“Paddy Star: Smash and Win represents a fresh chapter in our commitment to innovation. The mechanic was developed specifically for this title and introduces something genuinely new to the reels.
The combination of Smash and Win, themed Special Features, and our dancing Piggy Bank characters creates a memorable experience packed with excitement and winning potential.”
The launch highlights Playson’s ongoing focus on developing original mechanics and data-driven designs that enhance engagement and entertainment across its growing portfolio.
