Gameplay and Design
The five reels and 25 paylines are your stage, framed by old-school circus drapes that instantly set the mood. The characters, from juggling acrobats to mysterious magicians, are beautifully drawn, with a hand-drawn style that gives the whole game a vintage, carnival charm. Hats off to the illustrator!
But I think it’s the clown who truly steals the show. She grins menacingly as she expands to fill entire reels on 2 and 3 and triples any win she’s part of. When she lands, it’s not just a visual highlight, it’s usually payday.
What really impressed me, though, was the drop symbol mechanic. After every win, the winning symbols vanish and new ones drop in from above. This creates a chance to hit multiple wins in a row from a single spin, similar to the tumbling reels found in popular pokies like Gates of Olympus and Sweet Bonanza.
The drop symbol mechanic adds a dynamic, fast-paced rhythm to the gameplay that keeps you on your toes. I remember hitting a 7-win streak once, it seemed like the reels just wouldn’t stop paying out. This mechanic, paired with the circus theme and animated performers, makes every spin feel like part of an ongoing show under the big top.