The Return of the Aliens – Gargantoonz Slot Game Overview

It’s been some time since we covered new Play’n GO slots and we apologise if there are any fans in here. But, now it’s time to rejoice as one of the studio’s oldest and most favourite series is being expanded once again. The latest instalment in the, mostly, cluster pays series of slots is called Gargantoonz and it should bring not only good memories but also a tonne of features that unfold in the outer space on the signature 7x7 grid. Watch out for the full release across Play'n GO casinos on 30 November 2023.

Game mechanics

Being a reaction-based slot with no paylines as such, wins are produced when at least 5 identical symbols land adjacent to each other, either vertically or horizontally. Celebrations don’t last for long as the winning symbols are quickly removed, allowing new symbols to drop down and replace them. There are 10 alien symbols and while they can generate substantial wins on their own, Play’n GO added some small twist.

Features Galore

Gargantoonz is packed with features:

• Fluctuation – For each “spin”, one symbol type is chosen randomly as a “fluctuating” symbol. If that symbol gets a win, 1 to 2 Quantum Wilds appear on any spot where a symbol was removed.
• Discharge – On any non-winning round, 4 to 8 Quantum Wilds may be added to the grid randomly.

Experiment Charger

Winning clusters charge the Experiment Charger, which resets after every paid spin. When fully charged by 20 or more symbols in the unfolding winning combinations, a random experiment is picked. Successful experiments lead to more experiments, with unique wilds added to the grid.

Experiments

These include the Gamma Ray Burst, Black Hole, and Supernova, each adding Wilds to the grid in different ways and with varying effects.

Gargantoon Charger

Each successful experiment charges the Gargantoon Charger, evolving the Gargantoon. The charger starts with a multiplier of x1 and increases by +1 for every 80 symbols added to it. Note that the counter resets after each experiment and the maximum multiplier is set to x4. If all 3 experiments are successful, the Gargantoonz feature is triggered, playing out in 3 steps with varying sizes of Gargantoon Wilds. Firstly, there are eight 1x1 Gargantoon Wilds instances with or without the multiplier, then two 2x2 instances and finally one 3x3 Gargantoon.

Final Thoughts

Gargantoonz is a pleasant addition to the fast-paced Toonz series that originated in 2017. While it might not have the same impact as the original Reactoonz, it offers a unique gameplay experience with its myriad of features. The anticipation built around the Gargantoon feature keeps players engaged, even if the final outcome might sometimes feel a bit anti-climactic. With a potential win of up to 7,000x the bet, Gargantoonz is sure to attract both new players and fans of the series. This includes Gigantoonz, which came out in January of 2022, Reactoonz 2 from October 2020, and slightly more experimental Dr. Toonz, which has 4,096 ways to win and a 22,000x bet max win potential.