Cygnus Slot by Elk Studios

Cygnus is a slot by Elk Studios, released in 2019.

★ 4.7 (69,571)Elk StudiosRTP 96.1%Medium-high volatilityMax win 5,000x

96.10returns 96.10 of every 100 staked

4.3a win every 4.3 spins on average

5,000x1,000.00 at the minimum bet, 500,000 at the maximum

Game facts

Provider	Elk Studios
Game type	Slots
Release date	2019
RTP	96.1%
Volatility	Medium-high volatility
Max win	5,000x the bet
Reels × rows	6 × 8
Pays	262,144 ways to win
Bet range	0.20–100
Wild symbol	Yes
Jackpot	No
Features	Avalanche reelsGravityExpanding Rows
Themes	EgyptianAncient
App	Yes — how to install

Free demo of Cygnus

The free demo of Cygnus is on this page: no deposit and no real-money wins.

The demo uses virtual credits: no deposit, no real-money wins.

Where to play for real money

Real-money play is only for adults and only at licensed online casinos where online gambling is legal for you.

How to play Cygnus

Bet range: 0.20–100

Match symbols on adjacent reels to form a win
Winning symbols explode and the grid collapses
Remaining symbols slide down and sideways by gravity
Move the bonus symbol to the left pillar to start Free Drops
X symbols reaching the bottom row raise the multiplier pillar

Bonus features

Free spins
The Free Drops bonus triggers when the bonus symbol is moved by gravity until it touches the left pillar. It awards 7 Free Drops played on all 8 rows (262,144 ways), with sticky multiplier symbols. The bonus can be retriggered once, for up to 14 drops.
Multipliers
X symbols that reach the bottom row advance the right-pillar multiplier through 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x and 64x. In Free Drops, multiplier symbols are sticky.
Avalanche and Gravity
Winning symbols explode, and the remaining symbols slide down and left or right depending on the gravity direction, forming new wins.
Expanding Rows
The grid grows from 4 rows (4,096 ways) through 15,625, 46,656 and 117,649 ways up to 8 rows (262,144 ways).
Multiplier Pillar
X symbols reaching the bottom row double the multiplier, from 2x up to 64x.
Free Drops
Moving the bonus symbol to the left pillar awards 7 drops on the full 8-row grid with sticky multipliers.
Wild
A golden W substitutes for regular paying symbols anywhere on the grid.
Betting Strategies
ELK's four betting strategies can be used with up to 100 autospins.

The grid expands from 4 to 8 rows as you win, and gravity direction shifts left or right, so symbols cascade in different paths. X symbols that land on the bottom row step up the right-pillar multiplier, which in Free Drops stays sticky for the whole bonus.

RTP and volatility

RTP version	Return per 100 staked
96.1%	96.10

Medium-high volatility — A hit lands on average every 4.3 spins, so wins arrive fairly often for a medium-high volatility slot.

Other versions of Cygnus

Game	RTP	Max win	Volatility	Year
Cygnus 2
Cygnus 3

Cygnus app: download and install

The Cygnus app for Android downloads with the button on this page.

Tap the download button on this page to get the installation file.
When Android asks, allow your browser to install apps from this source.
Open the downloaded file from your notifications or downloads folder.
Confirm the installation when prompted.

Install app

Frequently asked questions

What is the RTP of Cygnus?

The default RTP of Cygnus is 96.1%.

What is the max win in Cygnus?

The max win in Cygnus is 5,000x the bet. At the maximum bet that is 500,000.

How volatile is Cygnus?

Cygnus has medium-high volatility. A win lands every 4.3 spins on average.

How do free spins work in Cygnus?

The Free Drops bonus triggers when the bonus symbol is moved by gravity until it touches the left pillar. It awards 7 Free Drops played on all 8 rows (262,144 ways), with sticky multiplier symbols.

Can I play Cygnus for free?

Yes. The free demo of Cygnus is on this page: it uses virtual credits, with no deposit and no real-money wins.

How does Cygnus differ from Cygnus 2?

Cygnus 2 builds on the same gravity and expanding-grid idea but adds new features and a different max win, while Cygnus 3 continues the series with further changes.

What does the multiplier pillar do during Free Drops?

In Free Drops, X symbols that reach the bottom row raise the pillar multiplier, and because the symbols are sticky, the multiplier keeps climbing across the 7 drops.