Editorial note: this is a general guide to how The Link works. Slot rules, feature availability and RTP can vary between operators and game versions, so always check the in-game information panel before you spin. Slots are games of chance — nothing here is a prediction of results, and no strategy changes the odds.
The Link slot review
The Link is a 2016 slot from G.Games, the studio formerly known as Gamevy, played on a three-by-three grid of glowing shapes. Three matching symbols on any of its eight lines make a win, and the more lines one symbol completes on the same spin, the more it pays. Completing all eight lines with diamonds or star wilds pays the top prize of 5,000x stake.
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How The Link plays
Nine shapes float in a three-by-three grid against a dark sky dotted with distant stars. The eight lines are the three rows, the three columns and the two diagonals, and all of them are played on every spin, so the only choice is your stake.
G.Games files it under its Simple Intro range, and reviewers note how few rules there are to learn. A green circle, a red triangle and a blue square glow on screen, and the paytable has six symbols:
- Cross and circle: the two lowest-paying shapes
- Triangle: the middle of the paytable
- Square: the second-highest pay
- Diamond: the top regular symbol
- Gold star: the wild, which matches the diamond’s pays
The star wild and the line-count paytable
The paytable is what sets The Link apart. It pays a symbol according to how many of the eight lines it completes on the same spin, and the prize grows with every extra line. A grid full of squares completes all eight lines and pays 4,000x stake, and a grid full of diamonds or stars pays 5,000x. Wins from different shapes on one spin are added together.
The gold star is the only special symbol. It can stand in for several shapes at once, and a star in the centre sits on four lines: the middle row, the middle column and both diagonals. There are no free spins, scatters or bonus rounds.
Game information
| Provider | G.Games (formerly Gamevy) |
|---|---|
| Released | 2016 |
| Reels and lines | 3 reels, 3 rows, 8 lines |
| Maximum win | 5,000x stake |
| RTP | Shown in the game’s information panel |
| Stake per spin (UK) | UK stakes are capped at £5 a spin (£2 for players aged 18 to 24) |
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes The Link?
It is made by G.Games, the studio formerly known as Gamevy, so some sites still list it under the Gamevy name.
Does The Link have a jackpot or bonus round?
No. Despite the name, it has no jackpot, free spins or bonus round, and the gold star wild is its only feature.
What slots are similar to The Link?
Starburst, Starburst Galaxy and Hypernova Megaways share its glowing, space-age look. The tiles at the top of this page show them, and you can play them at Fortune Games.
What is the RTP?
The game’s information panel shows it. RTP can differ between operators and game versions, so check the panel in the version you play.
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