Stars of Orion is a video slot by ELK Studios that takes you on an intergalactic journey. Released in 2021, the slot uses a nonorthodox 6x8 layout, and the Cluster Pays mechanics. While visiting Orion, you will benefit from the Gravity mechanics, and various bonus features boosting your odds on every spin. The maximum payout you can win while playing the Stars of Orion slot is 10,000x the stake.

The ELK title tells the story of Orion, one of the brightest constellations known from ancient ages. While there are no standard reels, the playing area is flanked by two stone pillars on either side and set against Stonehenge-like structures. The graphics are a typical ELK affair, so you can expect an aesthetically pleasing game with crisp visuals. The accompanying music score will keep you engaged, but you can turn it off if it is too much for you. Circles featuring lucky sevens, elk, wolves and birds are high-value icons. Red, blue, green and purple gems pay prizes of low value.

To play Stars of Orion, you have to wager between $0.20 and $100 per spin. The Autoplay feature enables you to activate up to 100 free spins. This is one of the ELK slots equipped with the X-iter feature that allows you to choose from several options at different prices. Some of them can enhance your odds at a certain cost. You need to form a cluster of at least 5 matching icons to hit a win.

Stars of Orion has a lot to offer when it comes to bonus features, starting with Wild, which performs its usual duties. The Gravity mechanics removes successful icons from the grid on each win, thus allowing new ones to drop down.

On the right-hand side of the reels, you will see the Magic Meter, which charges whenever you hit a win. Collect enough symbols, and you will be able to benefit from other bonus features, including Win Multiplier. It can boost your payouts 2x-64X.

If you manage to charge the Magic Meter fully, you will also have access to Magic features. They include Symbol Swap, which creates clusters by swapping or replacing icons with Wilds and Orion's Belt, adding 3 Wild to the reels in the shape of Orion's Belt.

Other three Magic features include Orion's Club, Orion's Shield and Orion. Orion's Club adds 6 Wilds forming Orion's Club to the reels. Orion's Shield adds 9 Wild creating Orion's Shield, while Orion adds 13 Wilds in the constellation shape. If Scatters are present on the reels during these features, they will remain intact in their positions.

While playing the game, you may notice that some symbols land with a blue frame. These are so-called Super symbols. They will turn all the symbols within the winning cluster and the neighbouring cluster into top-paying icons.

Finally, by landing 3 Scatters, you will activate the Free Drops feature awarding 10 free drops. Between free drops, the Magic Meter remains in its position. You will also benefit from Super Scatters with a red frame within the feature. Land 3 Super Scatters, and you will unlock the Super bonus game granting 10 free drops with Super symbols landing more often.

Like other recently launched ELK slots, Stars of Orion may strike you as complex. However, once you start playing it, you will quickly get what is happening. Set the stake to the value that suits you best, and keep in mind that this is a highly volatile slot. Its RTP is a bit below the industry average, sitting at 95%.