Cubes 2
Cubes 2 slot is, as you may have guessed, all about cubes! Detouring slightly from the traditional video slot, Cubes 2 from Hacksaw Gaming is an edition from their POCKETZ series which hosts pocket format mobile slots. Don’t be fooled by the simplistic look of the game, our slot review of Cubes 2 reveals it’s hiding plenty of bonus features.
Think of a mash-up of the retro Rubik’s Cube and Tetris, then add in cluster wins, corner multipliers, free spins and instant wins. Players are faced with a 5-reel, 5-row grid of pastel-colored cubes which flip on every spin and pay out when matching five or more. The grid expands two times with every win, reaching a maximum of 11-reels and 11-rows.
Compared to its predecessor, this retro-style slot offers more multipliers, more features and a higher max win. Volatility has been cranked up to high on the Cubes 2 slot, the RTP is an impressive 96.33%, betting ranges from £/€0.20 to £/€100 per spin, and the Cubes 2 max win is 10,500x bet.
As alluded to, Cubes 2 slot is compatible with any device. When playing on mobile, it’s all about the grid, whereas on desktop, players will see the grey 3D plain background as well as the funky retro-style grid. There are no wilds or scatters, but six colors with corner multipliers that provide compelling and playable entertainment.
Matching five of a kind connecting symbols anywhere on the grid results in a win, if you match more than five then the cluster wins will increase. Cube pastel colors include yellow, aqua, coral, green, pink and purple. Each cube holds the same value, matching five will award 0.1x bet, however, matching 25 connecting cubes results in players being awarded 40x bet.
How to Play Cubes 2
The Cubes 2 slot game features Cluster wins, Corner Multipliers, Free Spins, Colour Blast wins, Multi-Colour Free Spins and the Bonus Buy.
Corner Multipliers
In the main game, every corner contains an X. If it’s involved in the winning combination, the X takes on a value equal to the number of cubes included in the winning cluster, and the final win will be multiplied by the value shown.
If a winning cluster connects with more than one corner multiplier, the values shown for each X will be added together before multiplying the cluster win. For example, if the cluster size is 10 connecting the two corners, the total multiplier value is 20x.
Free Spins
Land five or more winning clusters in different colours on the Cubes 2 slot grid to be awarded five free spins. Players enter a pick round where they get to select mystery cubes until they reveal a colour, and the chosen colour will remain sticky for the duration of the feature.
Before revealing a colour, players may uncover additional free spins, to a max of 12. During the feature, the expanding grid will not reset between wins, so if it expands to 11 x 11 on the first spin, it will remain this size throughout.
Colour Blast
Extra wins are awarded during the free spins feature once you have accumulated a certain number of cubes in the chosen ‘sticky’ colour. These instant wins are based on your current bet amount:
- 50 sticky colour cubes – 500x bet
- 70 sticky colour cubes – 2,500x bet
- 90 sticky colour cubes – 7,000x bet
Multi-Colour Free Spins
Multi-Color Free Spins are triggered when you hit all four corners in the same color on the initial spin. Once again, players select from mystery cubes, this time to determine the number of free spins awarded which can range between five and 10.
Before selecting the number of spins, players may reveal colour cubes. Any color selected will remain sticky throughout the feature. The max win for the Multi-Colour Free Spins is 7,500x bet and there is no Colour Blast bonus available.
Bonus Buy
The Cubes 2 Bonus Buy feature enables fans to purchase either the Free Spins with Colour Blast or Multi-Colour Free Spins without needing to wait for the cubes to trigger naturally. This does come at a cost though and results in a very slight dip in the expected RTP:
- Multi-Colour Free Spins – 109x bet with 96.30% RTP
- Free Spins – 129x bet with 96.30% RTP
Cubes 2 Rating
Rating: 85%
Cubes 2 isn’t necessarily your typical slot game and at first glance may come across as quite uninspiring and too simplistic to play, however, as the old saying goes, this is where you should never judge a book by its cover.
Behind this simplistic 5×5 grid with its colorful pastel cubes, reminiscent of a retro-style Rubik’s Cube yet mashed up with the on-trend Tetris, is a compelling and extremely playable 3D slot full of multipliers, instant wins and free spins on an expanding grid.
Suitable for play on all devices, this fun and quirky game from Hacksaw Gaming is all-encompassing. Play the Cubes 2 demo version here on our site and get a real feel for this retro-style slot. Betting options suit new and seasoned players and the max win is 10,500x.
FAQ’s
Can I play Cubes 2 on my mobile phone?
Yes. The Cubes 2 slot is part of the POCKETZ series from Hacksaw Gaming, which are pocket-format mobile slots. On a mobile, the portrait layout suits the device perfectly as it focuses on the grid rather than the background.
What is the max win on the Cubes 2 slot?
The max win on Cubes 2 is 10,500x bet. During the Multi-Color Free Spins, the max win is 7,500x. This rises during the Free Spins to a potential of 10,500x. This is a much higher max win than its predecessor, which delivered a mere 3,000x.
Can I play Cubes 2 for free?
Absolutely. Check out our Cubes 2 free play slot here at VIPCoinCasino where you can learn the game rules, assess the payout frequencies, decide on your wager level, experience the bonus features and treat yourself to the bonus buy without spending a dime.
