Sinister Circus is a 1X2 gaming take on the circus theme, which seems to be popular with software developers lately. Unlike the one developed by ELK Studios, Respin Circus, the 1x2 Gaming video slot is pretty dark with spooky characters appearing on the reels. Offering a few bonus features that can enhance your odds, Sinister Circus pays up to 12,500 coins in a single spin.

Once you enter the tent, what you see may send shivers down your spine. A set of transparent reels is placed against the dark interior of the tent where the bejeweled gypsy will read your (mis)fortune. The game uses 5 reels with 25 paylines to land your winning combinations across. A minimum stake you can play the game at is set at $0.25 while the maximum wager is $100 per spin. Up to 99 automatic spins is on offer in case you don’t feel like spinning the reels manually.

The game boasts an impressive design with high paying symbols depicted as the ringmaster, gypsy fortuneteller, roaring tiger, monkey playing an accordion and the bear with a ball. The rest of positions are filled by playing card suits rendered to match the theme of the game. Land 3 or more symbols of a kind in a row left to right on a payline to win a prize.

The game benefits from two Wilds The regular one is represented as the whip with a ring of fire. It appears in the base game only to complete your winning combinations. The eerie clown assumes the role of another Wild that can expand to cover the reel entirely and complete even more winning combos.

Flying knives represent Scatter and you need 3, 4 or 5 of these to activate 8, 10 or 15 free spins. The jester’s axe stands for Sticky Wild that appears during free games only. Once Sticky Wilds hit the reels, they will stay there as long as they can contribute to new winning combinations. The good news is that these special symbols appear frequently and that they can help you create five of a kind winning combos easily.

Sinister Circus would make a perfect setting for a horror movie, that’s how scary it is. If you are a fan of this genre and you like to watch this kind of performance, the 1X2 gaming title may be a perfect for you. It is a medium volatility game where you can benefit from the bonus features on a regular basis. This applies to free spins with Sticky Wilds boosting your winning chances as well. The game has an RTP of 96%, which is the industry average and indicates that the game pays nice.