Cazino Cosmos (Yggdrasil): Introduction

When Yggdrasil Gaming launched Cazino Zeppelin in 2015, they achieved what nobody had really pulled off before then: creating a genuinely enjoyable alternative to NetEnt’s 2009 blockbuster Dead or Alive. The idea is straightforward but genius: hit a sticky wild on each of the 5 reels to re-trigger the feature for 5 additional spins, and if those wilds connect into a wild line (ideally more than one), you’re essentially locked in for a huge payout. Among casino streamers, wild lines are almost legendary and always draw attention because of the enormous xbet wins they can deliver. Even though slot trends have shifted over time, the sticky wild remains a classic mechanic that’s still fun and effective today.

Fast-forward three years and the familiar crew of steampunk oddballs has given way to a fresh set of high rollers racing through space in an even farther-off future. As big fans of the original who played it with steady, dedicated regularity, we can say Cazino Cosmos had plenty to prove. The foundation is still the same, but it now includes extra features that make it a touch more advanced than its predecessor. That’s a bold choice, considering how much Cazino Zeppelin benefited from its clean, uncomplicated approach.

In this 5-reel, 20-payline slot from Yggdrasil Gaming, we meet matriarch Stella (steampunk Futurama’s Leela vibes, anyone?) along with a quirky band of gamblers aboard a hyperspace-travelling casino spaceship. You get a traditional Free Spins feature in the spirit of the original, plus an added Collection Free Spins feature that offers 5 different modes.

Available on all devices with stakes ranging from 0.10 to 30 EUR per spin, Cazino Cosmos blends futuristic and steampunk elements and keeps the same bronze-toned palette as the original—something that, together with the enigmatic soundtrack, clearly taps into nostalgia. Despite the upgraded high-definition visuals, the overall presentation stays fairly minimal, so don’t expect the big intros or cinematic scenes Yggdrasil often excels at. That’s perfectly fine here. The Cazino series lives and dies by wild lines; everything else comes second.

Cazino Cosmos is a high variance slot where the real action is in the bonus. To get in, you’ll need to land 3, 4 or 5 scatter symbols which award 10, 15 or 20 free spins respectively. If you know the original, you already know the routine. Any wilds that appear on the triggering spin carry into the Free Spins round and become sticky, and the same applies to any additional wilds that land during the feature. If you manage to land one wild on every reel, the bonus re-triggers and you receive 5 more spins. Up to this point, it mirrors the original exactly.

The fresh twist is the Collection free spins, which provide another route into the bonus with some notable advantages. Above each reel sits a collection meter. If you land 5 wilds on a single reel in the base game, you activate the Collection Free Spins feature. It plays like the standard free spins, except it begins with a wild-related perk or extra spins. Depending on which of the 5 meters you complete, here’s what you’ll get: