Cygnus 5 by ELK Studios is the fifth slot in the Cygnus series, returning to its Ancient Egyptian roots with a starry twist. Played on a 6-reel expanding grid, it starts with 4,096 ways to win, growing up to 262,144 ways via the Avalanche mechanic. Each win clears symbols, causing new ones to fall, adding rows and more ways to win.

Key features include the Prism Symbol, which turns entire lines into matching symbols or wilds, and the Multiplier Symbol, which boosts the win multiplier. The Meteor Strike feature randomly adds special symbols to the grid. The highlight is the free spins round, where the multiplier becomes persistent and can lead to super free spins with guaranteed Meteor Strikes. The game also offers X-iter bonus buys, including Super Bonus for 500x the bet.

While Cygnus 5 sticks to ELK's winning formula of expanding grids and multipliers, it feels a bit familiar by now. The Prism Symbol adds a fun twist, and there’s solid 50,000x max win potential, but it's clear the series may be losing its spark. Still, the high volatility gameplay combined with super spins can pack a punch for players looking for big win streaks. Overall, it's a solid entry but not groundbreaking.