Stars of Orion

Stars of Orion is a 2021 slot machine developed by ELK Studios. The slot's setting is based on the ancient Greek myth of Orion, the giant hunter.

The game features a non-standard layout and a unique way of forming winning combinations.

One of the slot's highlights is the large number of bonus features. There are 4 standard ones, and several others available for purchase via the X-iter option.

Technical Specifications

Stars of Orion has an unusual playing grid, resembling a honeycomb. It consists of 6 reels, each with 8 rows.

There are no paylines in the traditional sense. Instead, the game uses cluster patterns to form combinations. These are fairly simple — at least 5 matching symbols must appear in adjacent cells and be connected. If even one of them is not touching the others, no payout is given.

The bet per round ranges from €0.20 to €100. The amount can be adjusted in the game settings.

The online slot's RTP is 95%, which is an average value. Theoretically, the maximum win can reach up to x10,000 the bet. The slot has high volatility, ensuring that it won’t produce long streaks of losing rounds.

Gameplay in the Stars of Orion Video Slot

To start a round in Stars of Orion, select your bet and click the circular arrow button. The reels will begin spinning. If 5 or more identical symbols appear next to each other on the screen after they stop, a win is counted and a payout is made.

Matching symbols disappear, and new ones drop into place. No additional bet is deducted for this, so the feature gives a chance at a second winning combination without financial risk.

The slot has an autoplay function. To use it, click the "Auto" button and select the number of spins — from 10 to 100. Autospins stop once the set number of rounds is played or when the player’s balance runs out.

Symbols in Stars of Orion

Symbols in the game include colored spheres and images related to hunting.

Payouts are calculated based on a multiplier assigned to each symbol. These values aren’t shown in the help section and aren’t visible to the player. However, changing the bet affects the values in the paytable. Below is the payout for each symbol at the default bet of €1.

Symbol	Nominal
	15+	14	13	12	11	10	9	8	7	6	5
Purple Ord	2.5	2.15	1.65	1.15	0.9	0.35	0.3	0.25	0.2	0.15	0.1
Green Orb	3.0	2.2	1.7	1.2	0.85	0.4	0.3	0.25	0.2	0.15	0.1
Blue Orb	3.5	2.25	1.75	1.25	1	0.45	0.3	0.25	0.2	0.15	0.1
Red Orb	4	2.3	1.8	1.3	1.05	0.55	0.3	0.25	0.2	0.15	0.1
Bird	35	25	14	7	3.5	2.5	1.5	1.25	1	0.75	0.5
Wolf	40	28	16	8	4	3	1.5	1.25	1	0.75	0.5
Deer	45	32	20	10	5	3.5	1.5	1.25	1	0.75	0.5
Seven	200	100	50	25	15	10	1.75	1.5	1.25	1	0.75
Bonus
Wild

Some symbols have no payout value. All of them are marked with the letter "B" — the first letter in "bonus". These symbols are used to trigger bonus features in the slot.

The Wild also has no payout value. It doesn’t provide direct wins but substitutes for any missing symbol in a combination. The payout is calculated based on the replaced symbol’s value.

Bonus Games

Stars of Orion includes several bonus features:

• Magic meter — a special bar that fills up with every win. When full, it applies an extra multiplier to the payout, chosen randomly.
• Orion wilds — at random times, Wilds appear in positions that mirror the Orion constellation.
• Bonus — a round of 10 free spins triggered by 3 or more golden B symbols.
• Super bonus — increases multipliers for high-value symbols by a random amount. Triggered by 3 or more red B symbols.

The slot features the X-iter function found in all ELK Gaming slots. It allows players to buy special modes that increase their chances of winning.

X-iter prices change depending on the bet size. The values above apply to the default €1 stake.