Gargantoonz, part of Play’n GO’s Garga series, brings back the beloved extraterrestrial creatures in a space-themed online slot. A continuation of the “toonz” series, including Reactoonz and Reactoonz 2, Gargantoonz introduces a variety of features and modifiers onto the game board, leading to the appearance of the magical three-eyed Gargantoonz.
Key Features:
- Space-Themed Setting:
- Gargantoonz is set in outer space, maintaining the familiar backdrop of the Garga series.
- The graphics are refined, with attention to detail, vibrant colors, and well-defined Toonz characters.
- Gameplay and Volatility:
- The slot operates on a 7×7 grid, and wins occur when at least 5 identical symbols connect vertically or horizontally.
- Cascading symbols remove winning clusters, allowing new symbols to drop down, creating an iterative process.
- Gargantoonz features high volatility with a default return to player (RTP) of 96.2%.
- Symbol Clusters and Payouts:
- Low-paying symbols are one-eyed critters, while high-paying symbols are two-eyed critters.
- Payouts range from 0.1 to 1 times the bet for a 5-symbol cluster and up to 1,500 times the bet for larger clusters.
- Quantum Wilds and Experiments:
- Fluctuation feature introduces Quantum Wilds during fluctuating symbols, creating 1 to 2 wilds in winning positions.
- Discharge feature randomly adds 4 to 8 Quantum Wilds during non-winning rounds.
- Experiment Charger charges with winning clusters and initiates random experiments after being fully charged.
- Experiment Features:
- Gamma Ray Burst introduces 7 to 9 wilds to the grid, counting symbols and leaving after the cascade to charge the charger.
- Black Hole adds 4 to 6 wilds, counts symbols, and remains on the grid until no more wins, then gathers symbols to charge the charger.
- Supernova brings 3 to 5 wilds, counts symbols, shifts diagonally, moves 8 steps after cascades, and gathers symbols before leaving to charge the charger.
- Gargantoon Charger:
- Successful experiments contribute to charging the Gargantoon charger, increasing the multiplier by +1 for each experiment.
- The Gargantoonz feature is triggered with multipliers ranging from x1 to x4.
- Gargantoon Wilds appear in three stages: 8x 1×1, 2x 2×2, and 1x 3×3, merging if contributing to wins.
Verdict: Gargantoonz maintains the engaging gameplay and features of the Garga series while introducing new experiments and advancements in the Gargantoon evolution. The space-themed setting, vibrant graphics, and lively music contribute to an enjoyable gaming experience. With Quantum Wilds, Experiment Charger, and the Gargantoonz feature, the slot offers a dynamic and entertaining adventure for players who enjoy high volatility and cluster-based slots. The attention to detail in both visuals and mechanics makes Gargantoonz a worthy addition to the Play’n GO Garga series.
