If nothing else, Big Time Gaming has definitely proven that the grand ole’fruit slotconcept can still be taken to new and innovative heights with their third Megaclusters effort, simply called Diamond Fruits. The visual experience will probably make you dizzy at first, with 4th-wall-breaking 3D symbol drops and splitting symbols being removed while new symbols slide in from all sorts of directions. For some, the dizziness will turn into a headache, while others will probably love the non-stop Reaction action.
In another somewhat controversial move, BTG has decided to go with a more forgiving math model than usual, and the base game potential is only 250x your stake. The medium to high volatility is still no joke however, and the unlimited progressive bonus round win multiplier can lead to decent6,650xpayouts. In the end, Diamond Fruits Megaclusters is one of those games it’s best to try for free for a while, just to see how your system handles the flamboyant visual assault.
You win by forming clusters anywhere on the grid, and 25+ matching symbols in the same cluster awards between 10 and 50 x your stake. Wilds can land anywhere to help you out in that regard, as this symbol substitutes for all regular pay symbols to help complete winning clusters. The wild holds no value of its own however, and it’s also involved in one of the features.
Each spin comes with 7 to 25 positions that contain larger symbols and/or 4 smaller symbols, and you needat least 5 matching symbolsin a cluster to win. TheReactions mechanicremoves all winning symbols from the grid, but larger symbols break down into 4 smaller symbols instead. TheFourway Reactions systemallows new symbols to slide in from all 4 sides to fill the empty positions, and this can lead to indefinite chain-reaction wins.
TheWild Cannon featuretriggers after 3 consecutive Reactions, and itblasts 5 to 15 wild symbols onto random positionson the grid. The Wild Cannon will trigger both in the base game, and during the bonus round.
You trigger the Bonus Round with8 free spinswhen you get7+ consecutive Reactionsin the base game. You also get+1 extra spinon top of the minimum of 8 per extra Reaction above the minimum of 7. Theprogressive win multiplierstarts at x1, and increases by+1 per Reaction. You win+3 extra spinsif you land7+ consecutive free spin reactions, and+1 spinon top of that foreach extra reactionabove the minimum limit of 7.
We had a very good time testing this BTG Megaclusters installment, and we’ve whipped together a brief and edited highlights video for you as usual. All the best moments from our 200 spins test session have been captured, and you can see for yourself how we fared by hitting the play button below.
The game creates the illusion that symbols are literally dropping from your face/eyes down on the grid. Some will probably find this immersive and cool, while others might complain about VR seasickness or headaches. Symbols are thus literally coming at you from all sides, as chain reactions generate smaller symbols and open up room for new symbols to drop or slide in. It’s quite a spectacle to watch, and it will take a bit of getting used to before you get settled in.
Beneath the dazzling visual effects however, you’ll find a more toned-down math model than what you might be used to from Big Time Gaming. Up to 250x your stake is the most you can hope for in the base game, but the unlimited progressive bonus round win multiplier lifts the potential to a decent6,650x. Diamond Fruits Megaclusters is a must try game for sure, but it’s bound to split the community. Some will find it too gimmicky (and potentially ‘cluster headache’ inducing), while others will love the frenzy of reactions and mesmerizing visuals.
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Star Clusters Megaclusters- is the Megaclusters debut release from BTG, where they first introduced their biggest innovation since the Megaways engine to the world. You can look forward to plenty of symbol splitting action, and the progressive wild multiplier just keeps building in the bonus round. This can lead to payouts up to 23,000x your stake.
Cyberslot Megaclusters- is the second Megaclusters installment from Big Time Gaming, and you can look forward to symbol splitting action with roaming wilds, multipliers and a bonus round with a 30,000x potential. The 3×3 grid can expand up to 9×9, and this is a volatile high risk/reward release with cosmic visuals.
Kluster Krystals Megaclusters- is a Relax Gaming installment utilizing the innovative engine with a licence from BTG. It too plays out on a 5×5 grid, and symbols land with 1 to 4 segments, while 8+ is needed in a cluster to win. Adjacent symbols are upgraded via the tumble mechanic, and 6+ tumbles award 1 of 3 modifiers. You can win up to 9,921x your stake in the bonus round.