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Lightning Link - Aristocrat Gaming

Lightning Link is a slot game by Aristocrat known for its linked progressive features and feature-driven bonus gameplay.

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Game overview

Lightning Link is a slot game developed by Aristocrat that introduced a linked progressive-style mechanic across multiple machines and digital instances. The game is based on a reel-driven structure combined with a shared feature framework that connects bonus events across participating games.

The core gameplay uses a traditional reel layout with fixed paylines. Its defining element is the Hold and Spin-style feature, where specific symbols trigger a bonus round with respins and locked symbols. This feature concentrates a significant portion of the game’s potential outcomes into bonus sequences.

Lightning Link is generally classified as a medium-to-high volatility slot. Base game outcomes occur with moderate frequency, while bonus features introduce higher variability depending on symbol configuration and respin progression. These characteristics are determined by the game’s internal probability model.

The game’s visual design focuses on bright symbols, numeric values and simplified iconography to support rapid recognition during bonus events. Visual elements are designed to reinforce feature states without affecting underlying mechanics.

From a technical perspective, Lightning Link operates using a random number generator (RNG) to determine all outcomes independently. The linked feature structure does not alter randomness but coordinates bonus mechanics within predefined rules.

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Game characteristics

Informational values
Parameter Value
Game type Slot
Provider Aristocrat
Release year 2014
Platform Desktop / Mobile
Game format Slot
RTP (theoretical) ~94.0%
Volatility High
Paylines / Ways to win 50 paylines
Reel layout 5×3
Bet range Varies by operator
Max win (multiplier) Not fixed / N/A
Features Hold & Spin Bonus, Free Spins, Multipliers
Special mechanics None
Random Number Generator (RNG) Certified RNG
Return model Fixed RTP
Game speed Normal
Autoplay availability Yes
Demo mode availability Yes
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