Lucky Leprechaun Clusters

If you have been around the slot game universe for a while, you may have heard of Lucky Leprechaun. It was a slot released by leading developer Microgaming way back in 2015, and it proved to be a massive hit. It’s fair to say that after the success of Lucky Leprechaun, many, including us, expected another excellent game series to come to the fore. And, you could suggest it has, but only seven years later. It’s been a long wait for a sequel or a reboot of sorts, but the question is whether or not Lucky Leprechaun Clusters will live up to the standard set previously.

When you’re dropping a sequel seven years after the original, the first thing it must be is modern. And it’s certainly something that entered into Microgaming’s thinking, as they did indeed make Lucky Leprechaun Clusters a more modern take on what has gone before. And, let’s face it, you can tell from the title of the game that the cluster pays mechanic is in play with this slot, too. That alone shows you that there is a desire to make this title as innovative and fresh as possible while retaining that traditional luck of the Irish and leprechaun authenticity.

Talking of authenticity, it’s one of the more crucial components of a video slot carrying this particular theme, and it's something that Microgaming are never going to neglect. So, while you will see the typical Irish luck elements running through the design and artwork, it's also the ideal time to mention that the game has multiple features, including the likes of Trail O Fortune. It's a bonus round that links into the theme seamlessly. And, as well as all that good stuff, there are Rolling Reels and modifiers aplenty to keep players entertained.

We mentioned the buzzword above, but we're going to repeat it here as it's always important with these types of slots. We're, of course, talking about authenticity. You could perhaps suggest that slot machines that tell the story of a leprechaun and the whole luck of the Irish thing are too similar and, at times, too basic. But, if they didn’t look how they do, with plenty of green on show and symbols that very much reflect the theme, the game wouldn’t have the same effect. So, while it’s important to innovate and add a freshness, you have to stick to the origins of the genre at the same time.

Moving over to the icons that appear across the game's seven reels, they are as you will expect. There’s plenty of colour, but everything has that traditional Irish luck feel. Things will be too basic for some, but those who know the theme will respect the effort to stay true to the idea. There are royal icons. They’re the lower payers. And then you get those symbols that tie into the theme, such as the leprechaun himself, pints of Guinness, a smoking pipe and more.

Before we drill down into specific features, it’s worth pointing out that the game area is a 7x7 grid with forty-nine symbols involved. It’s a cluster pays title, so you’re going to need to land five or more icons to pick up a prize.

If you form a cluster, it means that Rolling Reels will come into play. When this happens, winning icons will be pulled from the game, and new ones will drop into place, presenting the opportunity to find further wins and rolls.

Microgaming, as everyone knows, don't do things by halves where features are concerned. So, there is a collection mechanic in Lucky Leprechaun Clusters, which can present modifiers that come with perks such as extra wilds, the removal of icons and the triggering of the excellent Trail O Fortune bonus round. In this feature, there are wins of up to 1,500x the bet available if punters make it to the end of the trail.

It may have taken a while, but we finally have a sequel to 2015’s Lucky Leprechaun, and what a release it is from Microgaming. It’s a more modern take on what has gone before, but it retains that authentic look and feel. The modifiers really add a bit of extra spice and excitement to proceedings, too.