In the world of online gaming, collaborations between established providers and smaller studios can sometimes yield surprising results. However, in the case of Lightning Box's Astro Pug slot, it seems that the outcome is far from impressive.

Initial Rant
The cynic in us suspects that these collaborations are often a cheap and lazy way for successful companies to churn out more slots. Unfortunately, this suspicion is proven correct with Astro Pug. In an attempt to create another successful game, Lightning Box has joined forces with Incredible Technologies to produce a slot that is nothing short of frustrating.

Astro Pug Introduction
Astro Pug is an 8-reel, 1296 payline slot with geometric reels similar to NetEnt's Jumanji. The game is playable on all devices from €0,50 to €250 per spin, which may be too high for some low-rollers. The theoretical return to player (RTP) is a relatively low 94.5%, making it even more disappointing.

Gameplay
The gameplay itself is confusing and slow. The REELFECTA feature adds complexity, making it difficult to keep track of what's happening on the reels. Moreover, the win ways are convoluted, and the REELFECTA comes across as a bit of a scam.

Free Spins
To trigger free spins, players must land 5 or more scatter symbols anywhere on the reels. During each free spin, a specific reel will display either a +1 WILD PUG or BOMB symbol. If a +1 WILD appears, it will be locked in place and award an extra free spin up to a maximum of 12 free spins.

****, Astro Pug is not only a slow and annoying game but also overcomplicated. The win ways are confusing, the REELFECTA feature comes across as a scam, and the potential for winning is low. Unfortunately, we have nothing positive to say about this slot.

Tips from Players
If Lightning Box is reading this, here's some advice: keep it simple, make sure there is some decent potential, increase the RTP, and make the gameplay smoother. A tardy slot with low payouts can be frustrating and may even drive players away.

Play Astro Pug Slot Free by Lightning Box Games

Blast through the sky toward huge prizes in the exciting new Astro Pug online slot by Lightning Box Games! This Asian-themed slot offers a huge number of ways to win with 8-reels and 1296 Ways to Win. The Lightning Box Games exclusive Reelfecta feature gives you one enormous reel but 16 chances at a win.

Slot Features

• Wild Pug Symbol: The cute and funny Pug symbol is wild and substitutes for all symbols except the scatter and any other wilds.
• Free Spins Bonus: Land 5 or more free spins scatters anywhere on the reels to win up to 12 free spins with locked wilds.
• Reelfecta: Reel 3 is the Reelfecta reel and is comprised of 16 individual positions. Each symbol can be used only once per winning combination.
• Bone Multiplier: When the bone multiplier appears, it will become a 2x, 3x, or 4x wild bone multipliers for any combination it is substituting in.
• Mega Spin: The Mega Spin expands to cover all 16 positions on reel 3 Reelfecta reel making all 16 positions wild.

Choose Your Bet Size and Number of Lines
Adjust your bet size and number of lines to play and then spin to win!