Cornelius

It's no secret that cats enjoy their food. However, it appears that the main character of this slot, Cornelius, has taken things a little too far. The cat can be seen towards the left of the board itself, chomping on a biscuit while wearing a green 'C' top. Cornelius comes with impressive visuals, including a highly detailed background and an array of modern symbols. In total, there are 5 reels, 4 rows, and 1,024 different paylines, all of which can be covered with the minimum stake size of 0.20.

This slot was created by NetEnt, short for Net Entertainment, which was founded in 1996. They have a vast amount of experience in the iGaming sector, allowing them to create titles with engaging features and appearances. NetEnt also works with a variety of other providers, meaning that traditional mechanics can sometimes be used across their range. Some previous slots released by the company include Gonzo's Quest, Reef Raider, and Starburst.

The least desirable symbols in Cornelius are the 10, J, Q, K, and A symbols that appear in many online slots. Next are the premiums, displayed as a knitted sardine, a bottle of milk, a tin of cat food, and a picture of Cornelius himself. These can award players with 10x, 15x, 20x, or 40x their stake size, should five form a combination. 

As for special symbols, there is a fixed value symbol and a cookie jar scatter icon, both of which are linked to their own bonus modes. In the main bonus mode, there are also 'Up', 'Golden Up', 'Adders', and multiplier symbols.

The first bonus mode in Cornelius is known as 'Cash Drop' and can be triggered if three or more fixed-value biscuit icons appear during the same spin. Players start this round with a total of 3 respins, with additional fixed-value symbols being the only icon in play. Should one or more drop, the number of spins will be reset to 3. This continues until all the lives are used, at which point the values on the symbols will be totalled up and awarded to the player.

Next up is the free spins mode, which revolves around a similar mechanic. However, some fresh icons are added to the mix. This mode can be triggered by landing three or more cookie jar scatter symbols anywhere on the board. These cookie jars will then transform into fixed value symbols, with three free spins awarded.

At the end of every spin, these fixed-value icons will be totalled up and awarded to the player, before they all move down one row. Two different types of 'UP' symbols can drop into view during this mode, a standard one and a golden one. Standard 'UP' icons will move the fixed values up one position, helping to keep them on the board. Golden 'UP' symbols will move them to the highest possible row.

Adder symbols, shown as biscuits, will become sticky and add their value to all of the other fixed-value icons in play until the end of the round. Finally, there is a multiplier symbol, which doubles the value of all visible fixed value and adder icons. Like in the 'Cash Drop' mode, landing new icons will reset the spins to 3, with the round ending when no spins remain.

For those that like respin based bonuses, Cornelius could certainly be a slot to consider. Both of the additional modes in the game use this popular mechanic, which can greatly add to the levels of entertainment. The visuals in Cornelius are also appealing, and it's clear that NetEnt has put a lot of effort into the design!