Pragmatic Play Blasts Off With Cosmic Clusters
Pragmatic Play has added a new space-themed title to its catalogue with the release of Cosmic Clusters, a cluster pays slot that leans on a layered chain-reaction mechanic to keep gameplay moving. According to a review published by Bigwinboard, the game shares some DNA with cluster coin titles from rival studio Slotmill, though Pragmatic Play has built something arguably more accessible to a mainstream audience.
How the Game Works
Cosmic Clusters plays out on a 6x6 grid, forming wins when five or more identical symbols connect horizontally or vertically. A medium volatility math model sits underneath, with the highest return configuration set at an RTP of 96.45%. Minimum stakes start at $€0.20 per spin, rising to a maximum of $€240.
Pay symbols run from lower-value coloured gems up to higher-value UFOs, satellites, aliens, and crystals. A cluster of five matching symbols returns between 0.15x and 1x the bet, while the largest groups of 14 or more award between 6x and 50x the stake. Wilds substitute for all standard symbols.
Tumbles and Money Symbols
After each winning cluster is paid, all matching symbols are cleared from the grid and the remaining symbols drop downward, with fresh symbols filling in from the top — a standard tumble mechanic. A twist is added here: symbols that disappear without being part of the winning combination can randomly convert into Money symbols. After each tumble that produces at least one win, a wild is also placed in a vacant position before new symbols land.
Money symbols carry values ranging from 0.5x–2x for bronze, 3x–8x for silver, and 10x–1,000x for gold. When five or more Money symbols cluster together, all values in that group are paid out and replaced by a single new Money symbol carrying the combined worth.
Free Spins and Feature Buys
Scatters award 12 to 21 free spins depending on how many land simultaneously. During the bonus round, Money symbols that haven’t yet formed a cluster settle at the bottom of the grid and carry over between spins, building up potential for larger payouts.
Players who prefer not to wait can use the ante bet option, which multiplies the stake by 1.5x or 2.5x in exchange for a significantly higher chance of triggering free spins. Feature buys are also available, ranging from 100x the stake for a standard free spins entry up to 1,000x for a round containing only gold Money symbols.
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