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Cygnus 5 is a ELK Studios slot (2024) with 94% RTP, high volatility and a 50,000x max win. It uses 262,144 ways with free spins, multipliers and wild symbols. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 94%
- Volatility
- High
- Hit frequency
- 25% (about 1 in 4.0 spins)
- Max win
- 50,000x
- Grid
- 6×4
- Pays
- 262,144 ways
- Released
- 23 December 2024
- Bet range
- $0.20–$100
- Jackpot
- None
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Key terms
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Game availability varies by casino and country.
Part of the Cygnus series.
How to play Cygnus 5 (members only)
Instead of fixed lines, matching symbols on adjacent reels pay in any position, starting from the leftmost reel. The more matching symbols there are on each reel, the more ways the combination pays.
Cygnus 5 is played on a 6×4 grid with 262,144 ways.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.20 and $100. Wins are paid as multiples of this stake.
- Check the paytable. Open the game's info screen to see what each symbol pays and the exact rules for this version.
- Spin. Each spin's result is decided by a certified random number generator, independent of previous spins.
- Trigger the bonus. Land the required scatter symbols to start the free spins feature.
- Optional bonus buy. Where permitted, pay a fixed price to start the bonus directly.
The full Cygnus 5 guide: how winnings work, 6 features and 4 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.17 a spin (high volatility)
- What 94% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $6.00 on average
- 6 features explained: free spins, multipliers, wild symbols, bonus buy, multiple bonus buys and 1 more
- Bonus-buy risk breakdown
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
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- Strategy tips and a session planner for Cygnus 5
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How winnings work (members only)
What 94% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 50,000x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 50,000x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $50,000; on $0.20 it is $10,000. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
Multipliers are applied to wins as they land; in many games several multipliers add together or multiply each other, which is where the largest wins come from.
What 94% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 94%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $6.00
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a high volatility game.
The published hit frequency is 25%, meaning roughly one spin in 4.0 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
6 features explained: free spins, multipliers, wild symbols, bonus buy and more
Free spins
A bonus round of spins played at no cost to your balance, usually triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. Wins during the round are added to your balance, and many games let you retrigger extra spins.
Multipliers
Multipliers increase a win by a set factor, such as 2x or 10x. They can be attached to symbols, applied to a whole spin, or grow during a feature, and are a main driver of the biggest wins.
Wild symbols
Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations. They do not normally replace scatter or bonus symbols.
Bonus buy
Lets you pay a fixed multiple of your stake to enter the bonus feature straight away instead of waiting for it to trigger. It raises variance considerably and is not available in every country (it is banned in the UK).
Multiple bonus buys
Several feature-buy options at different prices, each starting a different version of the bonus round.
Expanding reels
The grid grows during play, adding rows or reels and increasing the number of ways or lines that can pay.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins. Long losing runs are normal. Keep stakes small (around 1% of your session budget or less) so you can ride out the swings. A simple rule: bring at least 300 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.17.
3 more tips and a session planner
- Treat bonus buys as high-risk. Buying the feature concentrates your budget into a few large-variance rounds. Many results return less than the price paid. Read our bonus buy guide first.
- Bonus wagering: at 94% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $60.00 on average. Check the bonus terms, as some casinos exclude specific games. Run your numbers in the wagering calculator.
- Set limits before you spin. Decide your loss limit and session time in advance and stop when you reach either. No pattern or betting system changes the outcome of a spin.
More on this in slot RTP and volatility explained and bankroll management.
Does it fit your budget? (members only)
Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
For high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 300 spins. This is what that means for Cygnus 5 (bets from $0.20 up to a maximum bet of $100).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 300 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.07 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $1.20 |
| $50 | $0.17 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $3 |
| $100 | $0.33 | Fits | $6 |
| $250 | $0.83 | Fits | $15 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Cygnus 5?
Cygnus 5 is developed by ELK Studios and was released in 2024.
What is the RTP of Cygnus 5?
The default RTP of Cygnus 5 is 94%.
Is Cygnus 5 high volatility?
Cygnus 5 is rated high volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins.
What is the max win on Cygnus 5?
The maximum win on Cygnus 5 is 50,000x your stake, which is $50,000 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Cygnus 5 for free?
Not on GambGenius at the moment: we don't list an official ELK Studios demo of Cygnus 5.
Does Cygnus 5 have a bonus buy?
Yes. Cygnus 5 includes a bonus buy option, although it is unavailable in some countries such as the UK.
Where this data comes from
- elk-studios.com Provider
- elkpromo.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com Other source
- slotcatalog.com Slot database
Specs come from the provider's own site, 1 independent slot database and other published sources. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © ELK Studios, shown to identify the game.
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