Suncatcher Gigablox

Suncatcher Gigablox from Yggdrasil is an online slot offering an intriguing blend of simple styling and sophisticated mechanisms. If you imagine the Starburst slot, but on a more complex level, that's more or less what's on offer here. Spin the reels which contain the Gigablox symbols, and you could win up to x1430.

If you're a regular player, you may have encountered Gigablox before, as Yggdrasil released the mechanism in 2020. If you're new to slots, you can still enjoy Gigablox games, as it's just a fancy name for describing large and oversized symbols that drop onto the board! When the Gigablox symbols land, there's the potential for huge payouts, especially with the 5x5 or even 6x6 blocks available in some of the games. Previous Gigablox titles from Yggdrasil include Lucky Neko Gigablox, Hades Gigablox and Atlantean Gigarise.

The Gigablox may be enormous, but the game board is a regular size at 5x3. There are ten paylines, and the betting ranges from 0.10 to 500.00. Volatility is medium, which is compatible with the modest top payout of x1430. This isn't the game for an enormous top prize, but you should collect a good stream of mid-range payouts as you play.

Yggdrasil has a track record of phenomenal graphics, so if you were excited to see what Suncatcher Gigablox holds, you might be somewhat disappointed. With a plain background and sparkly coloured gems, this slot is rather basic for Yggdrasil and not up to their usual standards.

There are no playing cards to be found in the paytable; the theme may be somewhat uninspiring, but at least Yggdrasil has been consistent. Every symbol is a different variant of a coloured gem with purple, pink, turquoise, blue, yellow, green and red making up a veritable rainbow of jewels. Landing a full line of five will give you a payout of between x2 and x20.

Some slots look rather basic but are full of surprises, with lots of bonus features waiting to be revealed. Other slot machines are as simple as they look. Apart from the fun GIgablox mechanism, this game falls into the latter category. There isn't a massive range of extras to be found here, and most of the action revolves around the supersized Gigablox symbols landing.

There is a wild included, and this performs the usual function of substituting for any of the regular symbols to help you line up a match. It’s also worth knowing that the paylines run both ways, increasing the ability to form a win.

Whenever a wild lands, it will expand to cover a full reel. This isn't a Gigablox symbol as they cover more than one reel at a time, such as 2x2, 3x3 etc. The wild will then become sticky, and the reel will remain in place while the rest of the board respins. If a wild lands on another reel, that will also turn sticky, and the other reels will spin again.

If you’re really lucky, wilds might land on every reel and fill the entire board. This will net you an extra x500 payout on top of the regular win amount.

If you're looking for a simple slot that won't be too taxing, Suncatcher Gigablox from Yggdrasil is worth a look. As with all Yggdrasil titles, it plays out beautifully and is well-executed. The only stumbling blocks are the lack of creativity in the design, the basic features and the modest top payout. Suncatcher Gigablox is a great pick for casual players or anyone new to playing slots.