Lost Relics Slot Machine

Brought to you by NetEnt, Lost Relics is a video slot using a 5x5 layout and the Cluster Pays mechanics. It is themed on archaeology and takes you on a quest to find long lost artefacts including Roman helmets and daggers, rubies with golden snakes and gold bracelets awarding high-value prizes.

The game offers no Wilds in the base game, so you should look out for Scatters appearing on reels 1, 3 and 5. They are depicted as a part of a clockwork device and you need to collect all three parts to get the mechanism moving and trigger a lucrative free spins feature.

Before we tell you more about free spins, let's mention random features that can be triggered within the base game each time you create a winning combination. If the Coin Win feature is activated, you can win a cash prize between 3x and 30x your bet. The Extra Wild feature adds up to 15 Wilds to the positions which are not covered by winning symbols to create more lucrative clusters. When the Extra Scatter feature is activated, one of the winning symbols turns into a Scatter, thus helping you unlock the free spins feature.

When it comes to the free spins feature, which is the biggest attraction of the Lost Relics slot, it awards 10 free games during which treasure chests are hidden behind symbols on the reels. Whenever you create a winning combination, winning symbols explode and reveal parts of a treasure chest that can award extra free spins, sticky Wilds or coin wins.

There are 3 treasure chests in total and you will always reveal small and medium chests first. Prizes delivered by treasure chests are random, but they can prolong the free spins feature by awarding extra free turns, add Wild symbols that will remain at their positions for the duration of the round to the reels, or grant a coin win between 3x and 30x your bet.

The top paying symbol in the game is the ruby with a golden snake that awards 6,000 coins for covering the grid entirely with symbols of a kind. When played at the max bet level, the game can pay as much as 60,000 coins in a single spin. To win a prize you need to create a cluster of 6 or more matching symbols.

Lost Relics offers innovative bonus features, yet we are a bit disappointed that there is no regular Wild that will boost our winning chances on every spin. In terms of its appearance, we have to hand it to NetEnt for creating crisp graphics and animations that support the story behind the game. An engaging music score and sound effects add to the overall thrilling gaming experience.

The medium variance slot by NetEnt will provide you with multiple opportunities to win with payouts coming quite frequently. Keep in mind that it may take some time to trigger the free spins feature, but once you manage it, you can play dozens of free spins with sticky Wilds completing your winning combos thanks to prizes awarded by revealed treasure chests. The Lost Relics slot comes with an RTP of 96.30%, so make sure to give it a try.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTP of Lost Relics slots?

Lost Relics has an RTP (Return to Player) of 96.30%, which is above average for a NetEnt Cluster Pays slot. Combined with medium variance, the game delivers reasonably frequent wins from cluster combinations during the base game, while the free spins feature with its sticky Wilds and treasure chest prizes provides the best opportunity for larger payouts — including the maximum of 60,000 coins at max bet.

Can I play Lost Relics slots for real money online?

Yes, Lost Relics real money slots are available at licensed NetEnt online casinos across the UK, Europe and other regulated markets. The 5x5 Cluster Pays format works perfectly on both desktop and mobile without any download required. Its archaeology theme, innovative free spins mechanics and 96.30% RTP make it a solid choice for real money play at a range of stake levels.

How does Cluster Pays work in Lost Relics?

Lost Relics uses the Cluster Pays mechanic instead of traditional paylines. To win, you need to form a cluster of 6 or more matching symbols that are adjacent to each other horizontally or vertically on the 5x5 grid. The larger the cluster, the bigger the payout. When a winning cluster is formed, those symbols are removed and new ones fall into their places — similar to a cascading reels mechanic — potentially creating chain reactions of wins.

How are free spins triggered in Lost Relics?

Free spins in Lost Relics are triggered by collecting all three parts of a clockwork device Scatter, with one part appearing on each of reels 1, 3 and 5. Once all three pieces are collected, the mechanism activates and awards 10 free games. During free spins, treasure chests hidden beneath symbols are progressively revealed as winning clusters form, unlocking extra free spins, sticky Wilds or coin wins of 3x–30x the bet.

What are the three random features in the Lost Relics base game?

Three random features can trigger after any base game winning combination: Coin Win (awards an immediate cash prize of 3x–30x your bet), Extra Wild (adds up to 15 Wild symbols to positions not already covered by winning symbols, boosting cluster sizes), and Extra Scatter (converts one winning symbol into a Scatter, helping progress towards the free spins trigger). Only one triggers at a time per winning combination.

What do the treasure chests reveal during Lost Relics free spins?

During the Lost Relics free spins feature, three treasure chests are hidden behind symbols on the reels. When winning clusters form and symbols explode, parts of a chest are revealed. Once fully uncovered, each chest awards one of three random prizes: additional free spins (prolonging the feature), sticky Wild symbols (which remain fixed in place until the feature ends), or a coin win of 3x–30x the bet. The small and medium chests are always revealed before the large chest.