Aloha! Cluster Pays Slot Review
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6.9Value score · Fair · how it works
Aloha! Cluster Pays review: NetEnt's 2016 tropical cluster slot with sticky re-spins and a symbol-drop bonus. 96.42% RTP, Low volatility, 700x max win.
- #1076by RTP of 3,708 slots
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Basic information
| Software | NetEnt |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2016 |
| RTP | 96.42% |
| Volatility | Low |
| Max win | x700 |
| Hit frequency | 21% of spins |
| Features | Free spins |
| Game type | Slot |
| Data verified | 2026-09-28 |
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Aloha! Cluster Pays review
Aloha! Cluster Pays came out in March 2016 and counts wins in groups of touching symbols instead of along lines. The tropical setting is guided by a Tiki figure, but the more interesting detail is how the rules are tuned for a gentle ride. The catalogue lists Low volatility, a 21% hit frequency and a 700x max win. That puts the game firmly at the quiet end of the range, with small prizes as the norm.
Clusters and substitutions
The grid is six reels by five rows. A win comes from a cluster of matching symbols, and the substitution symbol can land anywhere on the reels. It turns into whichever neighbouring symbol builds the highest-value cluster. If only substitution symbols are on the reel area, they become the highest-value symbol. The one thing they cannot replace is a free spin symbol.
Sticky win re-spins
A cluster win can randomly set off this feature. The winning symbols are held in place and every other symbol spins again, so every other position gets a fresh draw. The rules state that it cannot activate during the free spins. The remainder of the rule text is cut off in our source, so how the re-spins end is not covered here.
Free spins and the symbol drop
Three or more free spin symbols, fully or partly visible anywhere, start the round. Three give 9 free spins, four give 10, five give 11 and six give 12. Inside the round, three to six more symbols add one to four extra spins. A symbol that only partly shows still counts as one.
The round uses a symbol drop mechanic. Low-value symbols are removed, so the remaining ones are more likely to form bigger wins. Two rules extend the round: if the last free spin has no win, the player gets an extra spin until a win occurs, and three free spin symbols on the last spin award one more, which is counted as the last.
What the numbers mean
A 96.42% RTP leaves a 3.58% house edge, or about $35.80 lost per $1,000 wagered. A hundred spins at $0.20 cost $0.72 on average, at $1 they cost $3.58 and at $5 they cost $17.90.
The max win is 700x: $140 at $0.20, $700 at $1 and $3,500 at $5. Stakes range from 0.10 to 200.00 euros. With a 21% hit frequency, roughly one spin in five returns a prize. No free demo is listed.
Comparable Low-volatility games
Several slots in the catalogue have close numbers. Fortune Rangers lists 96.9% with 700x, Wilderland 96.16% with 800x, Jumanji 96.33% with 500x and Stickers 96.69% with 900x. Starburst, from 2012, has 96.08% and an 800x ceiling. Among these, Aloha! Cluster Pays sits in the middle of the prize range.
Pros
- Low volatility with a 21% hit frequency
- Symbol drop removes low-value symbols during free spins
- Extra free spins can follow a dry final spin
- Cluster wins are easy to read on a six-by-five grid
Cons
- Max win is only 700x the bet
- Rules for the end of the re-spins are cut off in our source text
- No free demo is listed
Verdict
Aloha! Cluster Pays is a calm game by design. The 96.42% RTP carries a 3.58% house edge, Low volatility and a 700x max win suggest small, frequent returns rather than big swings, and the free spins have rules that stretch the round when the last spin misses. It suits a small budget and a slow pace. As always, it is paid entertainment, and every spin costs money on average.
Sources: NetEnt official game page; RTP, volatility and max win from the open Slot RTP Database.
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Aloha! Cluster Pays RTP
The data lists one RTP for Aloha! Cluster Pays. Versions are not tracked for NetEnt games, so other versions may exist; check the game's info screen.
- 96.42% $35.80 lost per $1,000
Cost of 100 spins
| Bet | Wagered | Average cost at 96.42% |
|---|---|---|
| $0.20 | $20 | $0.72 |
| $1 | $100 | $3.58 |
| $5 | $500 | $17.90 |
Averages computed from the published RTP; real sessions vary widely around them. RTP calculator
Aloha! Cluster Pays max win, volatility & stats
- Value score
- 6.9 / 10
- Lost per $1,000 (average)
- $35.80
- Max win at $1 bet
- $700
- Wins on average
- 1 in 4.8 spins
Percentiles compare this game with the 3,708 games in the catalogue. Max win: 700×.
