Star Pops, a dynamic video slot game crafted by Relax Gaming, introduces players to an exhilarating gaming experience with a unique cluster payline system set across a 7-reel grid. This game is designed with high volatility, promising players an exciting and potentially rewarding gameplay adventure. At the heart of the game is the Rainbow Star Balloon, an animated Wild symbol that not only substitutes for any other symbol in the game but also introduces captivating mechanics when it participates in a winning combination.
Upon securing a win, the Rainbow Star Balloon floats upward to fill the empty spaces on the grid. In the event that no spaces are available above, the Wild may take an unpredictable turn, randomly moving either left or right to find a suitable space. A remarkable feature of Star Pops is the synergy between Wilds and clusters – when 2 or more clusters share the same Wild, the individual multipliers combine to form an impressive new multiplier value, potentially reaching up to a remarkable x1000.
Above the grid, an innovative multiplier metre adds an extra layer of strategy to the game. Each Balloon colour boasts its own counter, with subsequent cascades increasing the multiplier value when a symbol contributes to a winning combination. However, the multipliers reset to x1 whenever the sequence of wins concludes. Adding an element of surprise, when the grid forms zero wins, a balloon may randomly pop, serving as the central point for the destruction of all symbols (excluding Wilds) in a double diagonal formation. A cascade float-up sequence then introduces fresh symbols onto the grid, keeping the gameplay dynamic and engaging.
The Free Spins feature, a highlight of Star Pops, can be triggered by the Star Wilds, which also serve as Scatters, or players have the option to buy their way into this enticing bonus round. Upon initiation, players are granted 7 spins, with each spin accompanied by a delightful wind that blows the Wilds to new, random positions on the grid. An exciting twist is that any multipliers accumulated during the win sequences leading to the feature will seamlessly carry over into the Free Spins, enhancing the potential for significant payouts