Pogo’s Circus

Pogo’s Circus Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Espresso Games
Release Date	20 October 2019
Theme	Horror circus
Layout	5×3
Paylines	18
Bet Range	0.18 to 22.50 (currency units)
Core Mechanics	Wild symbol that substitutes and multiplies, Scatter payouts up to 100× bet, Free spins up to 100 awarded, Knife‑throw bonus game with doubling potential
Technology	JS and HTML5
Compatibility	Optimized for mobile and desktop

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	sepia themed icons	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	killer clown	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	clown wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	ticket stub scatter, free spins box, bonus logo	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Pogo’s Circus Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Scatter payout	2–5 ticket stub scatters	2×, 5×, 20×, 100× bet	Instant multiplier payout
Free spins	2–5 free spins boxes	2, 5, 20, 100 free spins	Awarded free spins round
Knife‑throw bonus	3–5 bonus logo symbols	3 to 5 throws	Throw knives to hit targets for prizes	Double overall prize if all targets hit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many paylines does the game have?	The game uses 18 paylines, with option to play 9 or 18 lines.
What is the RTP of the slot?	The return to player is 98.07%.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win is 2640× the bet.
How are free spins triggered?	Landing 2 to 5 free spins box symbols awards 2, 5, 20 or 100 free spins.
What happens in the knife‑throw bonus?	Landing 3 to 5 bonus symbols gives that many throws. Each hit awards a prize and hitting all targets doubles the total prize.
What does the wild symbol do?	The clown wild substitutes for regular symbols except on first reel and multiplies payouts when substituting certain symbols.
Are there scatter payouts?	Yes. Ticket stub scatters pay 2×, 5×, 20× or 100× the bet for 2 to 5 scatters.

Pogo’s Circus Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses