If you thought the world had reached peak leprechaun saturation, Reflex Gaming is here to say, “Hold my pint.” Enter Book of Blarney GigaBlox, a slot that dives headfirst into the Irish theme, pint of stout in hand. But don’t be fooled by the familiar rolling green hills, rainbows, and a suspiciously jolly leprechaun. This isn’t just another “Book of” clone attempting to cash in on the same old formula.
Sure, there’s a magical book involved, but instead of the usual expanding symbols gimmick, you’ll find features like the Water Wheel Bonus, Lucky Coins Bonus, and expanding grids in the Free Spins round. Yep, they’ve put a twist on the old tale.
At its core, Book of Blarney GigaBlox is played on a 6-reel, 4-row grid with 40 paylines, though things get interesting when the reels expand during free spins, cranking up the paylines to a potential 100. The GigaBlox mechanic shakes things up, with oversized symbols ranging from 2x2 to 6x6 dropping into view, including massive scatter symbols to boost your bonus chances. The betting starts at 0.20, catering to those who like to keep things light.
Reflex Gaming has been dabbling in innovative mechanics, and Book of Blarney GigaBlox fits right into their growing portfolio. If you've crossed paths with their other titles, like Desperate Dawgs or Sea God, you'll recognise their knack for blending traditional slot elements with fresh features. But this time, they've doubled down on the charm — literally — with giant symbols and bonus rounds that break from the typical "Book of" mould.
Here’s how you can get started and play Book of Blarney GigaBlox for yourself:
If you aren't already registered, click on the green 'Sign Up' button in the top right corner and fill in the required fields. You can then verify your account and make a successful deposit if you want to play Book of Blarney GigaBlox with real funds.
The symbols in Book of Blarney GigaBlox stick closely to the Irish folklore theme, with a mix of low-paying card icons and high-paying symbols inspired by the Luck O' the Irish. Here's how the payouts stack up for landing 3, 4, or 5 matching symbols on an active payline:
Symbol | Payout for 3, 4, 5, and 6 of a kind |
J | 0.20x, 0.40x. 0.80x, 1.60x |
Q | 0.20x, 0.40x. 0.80x, 1.60x |
K | 0.20x, 0.60x. 1x, 2x |
A | 0.20x, 0.60x. 1x, 2x |
Leprechaun Hat | 0.40x, 2x, 3x, 4x |
Horseshoe | 0.40x, 2x, 4x, 6x |
Pot of Gold | 0.80x, 3x, 6x, 8x |
Leprechaun | 0.40x, 1x, 4x, 8x, 10x |
The wild symbol (depicted by the leprechaun) substitutes for all symbols except the scatter and offers the same payout as the highest-paying symbol. Thanks to the GigaBlox mechanic, these symbols can appear as oversized blocks.
Triggered by landing six or more Book scatter symbols, the Water Wheel Bonus offers a refreshing break from typical pick-and-click features. Players first choose between a low volatility wheel (with more modest multipliers) or a high volatility wheel (riskier but with bigger potential rewards). You'll then spin the wheel to reveal a multiplier, which is applied to cash prizes unearthed from mushrooms you'll pick on-screen. The number of spins you get equals the number of triggering scatter symbols, making it possible to enjoy several spins of multiplier-boosted goodness.
Another feature activated by landing six or more Book scatters is the Lucky Coins Bonus. Each triggering scatter transforms into a coin that reveals a cash prize ranging from 0.5x to 25x your bet, or even the name of a jackpot pot. The jackpots are:
You’ll start with 3 respins, and every new coin that lands resets the count. Special x2 multiplier coins can also appear, doubling your total winnings when active. If you land more than one x2 coin, they’ll apply consecutively.
Once again, 6 or more scatter symbols will do the trick, awarding a batch of free spins — the exact number matching the scatter count. Every time you land a win during the free spins round, you could receive +2 additional spins (up to 8 extra per trigger). Additionally, each win causes the reels to expand by one row, increasing the number of paylines by 15 with each expansion. The grid can grow to a maximum of 8 rows with 100 paylines.
If Book of Blarney GigaBlox has you feeling lucky, there are a few other online slots at Heart Bingo you might enjoy. Check out 9 Pots of Gold for another Irish-themed adventure or Gigamatch Sugar Skull if you’re into oversized symbols and cascading reels. Both have their own twists on familiar mechanics, much like our grinning leprechaun friend here.