ClusterBuck Slot Review

About the Game

This is a ClusterBuck game from Northern Lights with clusters and a grid of 6 reels of 6 rows each. The objective of the game is to spin the reels until a winning combination falls out. Cluster combinations are collected and new symbols cascade to fill the reels. This sequence continues until there are no more clusters.

Cluster Chase™ Rules

Clusters consist of 5 or more vertically or horizontally adjacent symbols. A cluster can form anywhere on the reels. Cascading reels can form several consecutive clusters in one spin. Regular symbols can appear as single, double or quadruple symbols. A double symbol counts as 2 symbols. A quadruple symbol counts as 4 symbols.

Cluster Bar

Each symbol has a Cluster Panel that displays the payout per level, the number of symbols reached for that level, and the payout for the next level. Clusters are collected in the Cluster Panel and new symbols cascade in their place. Each consecutive cluster from one spin is added to the panel. Complete the cluster panel to get the corresponding level’s payout and unlock the next payout level.

• Collect 12 symbols to get the winnings move to higher levels 1, 2 and 3.
• A further 14 symbols award a level 4 payout.
• A further 16 symbols award the level 5 payout.
• A further 18 symbols award the level 6 payout.
• Another 20 symbols award the Level 7 payout.
• Collect 25 more symbols to claim your winnings and move from Level 8 to the highest level.

Filling the cluster panel awards a Wild symbol anywhere on the reels. The panel resets at the end of each spin if not locked. The values of the cluster panel are scaled as the bet changes. The cluster progression is saved for each bet.

Wild Symbols

Wild symbols can substitute for all regular symbols to form cluster combinations. Wild symbols do not substitute for scatters, chest symbols or bombs. Wild symbols can fall anywhere on the reels. Additional Wild symbols may be added to the reels. In free spins Wild symbols can appear as double or quadruple symbols. Wild symbols involved in multiple cluster combinations will count as separate symbols for each combination. Wild symbols appear on all reels in the main game and free spins.

Scatter Symbols

The scatter symbol can appear on any reel. Scatter symbols appear only in the main game. There is no payout for scatter symbols. Scatter symbols cannot be substituted for Wild symbols.

Padlocks

Get a lock symbol to collect locks. Collected locks lock random Cluster Panels. This saves the progress of the Cluster Panels for the next spin. Up to 3 locks can be collected in the main game. Up to 6 locks can be collected during free spins. Castles are only applied to the progressed Cluster Panel. Castles collected during free spins can be used in the main game. The locks are saved for each bet.

Bombs

Bomb and Bomb Wild symbols explode in 4 directions, horizontally and vertically. Exploding Bomb symbols are replaced by random symbols to create a cluster.

Explosions of Wild bomb symbols are replaced by Wild symbols, creating opportunities to make one or more clusters. Bomb and Bomb Wild symbols substitute double symbols for double symbols and quad symbols for quad symbols.

Chest Bonus

When 1 Chest symbol falls, it collects it into the Big Chest. The Big Chest can randomly add a Chest symbol anywhere on the reels. When 2 Chest symbols fall on the reels, the Chest Bonus is triggered. Both chests open to reveal a Wild symbol or jackpot.

When at least 1 Wild symbol is revealed, random Wild symbols are awarded. Between 2 and 6 Wild-characters are randomly placed on the reels. Existing Wild-symbols are not replaced during this feature. A jackpot bonus is awarded when 2 jackpots are unlocked. The collection of chests in the game is used for entertainment purposes only and does not affect the winning of another chest in any way.

Jackpot Bonus

Unlock 2 jackpots during the Chest Bonus to trigger the Jackpot Bonus. You can win 1 of 4 guaranteed jackpots on the Jackpot wheel. The Jackpot wheel is a wheel divided into coloured segments. Each sector corresponds to a different jackpot. You get the jackpot corresponding to the segment of the wheel that falls out. Only 1 jackpot is awarded. This feature can only be triggered in the main game or free spins. This feature cannot be triggered when the free spins are triggered.

Free Spins

The feature is triggered when you hit 3 scatter symbols on any fields on the reels. You are given 8 free spins. The free spins are wagered automatically. Wild symbols can upgrade to double and quadruple symbols in the free spins. The same bets are used as in the spin that triggered this feature. Free spins are not re-triggered.

Buy Feature

Some settings and features may not be available in this game. Click ‘BUY FREE SPINS’ to open the Purchase Bonus optioni. Click ‘Close’ to return to the main game. There are 2 features available for purchase: free spins and free super spins. Free Super Spins are free spins with additional Wild symbols and wins. When you activate this feature, the free spins feature will start immediately. Free spins are purchased at the price specified for the current bet. The feature is only available in the main game. The same bets are used as in the spin that triggered this feature.

RTP

Values reflect the maximum expected return and do not change.

• RTP: 96,05%.
• RTP with free spins purchase feature: 95.96%.
• RTP when buying free super spins: 96.01%.

The probability of triggering certain game events may change during the game depending on the state and progress of the current game.

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