Slingo's Cosmic Clusters

Cosmic Clusters Review

Many are familiar with Slingo games. They are enhanced bingo games, offering a similar experience with different themes and bonus features. This new game goes beyond the traditional Slingo format, showcasing a step in its evolution.

The title indicates it's not a typical Slingo game, using the Cluster Pays system. The game takes place on a 5x4 grid, with aliens and bingo numbers. Above the main grid is a 5x5 Slingo grid, containing random numbers from 1 to 75. In the bonus, these grids combine, which we'll explain below.

Gameplay & Features

Here's how it works. Symbols on the bottom grid create winning combinations in clusters of at least 4 of the same type vertically or horizontally. There are seven alien symbols with these values:

After a payout, the Cascading Wins feature activates. Winning symbols disappear, and new ones fall to fill the spaces. This continues until no new combinations are made.

The upper Slingo grid works differently. Besides aliens, bingo numbers appear on the bottom grid. If a landed number matches a number in the column above, it's marked off and replaced by a random alien. After a match, the number disappears and a cascade occurs.

The more Slingos you complete, the bigger the reward. There are 12 lines, and a Slingo is achieved with a full line of aliens. Completing a Slingo adds +1 or more Cosmic Spins. You start with 1 spin, shown to the left, and can acquire up to 25 Cosmic Spins.

The feature triggers when a Full-House is achieved (all 12 lines complete), or when a cluster of 4+ matching aliens is made on the Slingo grid. Then, both grids merge into a 5x9 setup. Unmatched numbers in the Slingo grid become inactive. The bonus game operates like a cluster pays slot.

You can play on any device, with bets from £0.2 to £100. The volatility is medium, and the RTP is below average at 94.15%. The max win is only 1,250x the stake.

Review Summary

New gaming mechanics are always exciting. This game is fun and will appeal to players seeking new experiences, but there's room for improvement. It's the first game of its type and acts as a vehicle for the novel mechanics. We look forward to seeing more games with this concept.