Iron Dog Studio

Solar Nova

RARE Slots Video Slots Space Sun Gems Arcade Sci fi

A space-grid slot driven by clusters and mobile wilds

Only 0.2% of slots feature Benefits From No Win Spins.

SlotRanker Score

/ 99

05099

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RTP

94%

return to player

Volatility

High volatility

variance

Max win

10,000×

top multiplier

Min bet

$0.10

per spin

Reels

9 lines

Player rating

4.4 ★

18 votes

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4.4 / 5

18 ratings

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Five weighted signals shape the composite. Four context signals refine ties. See how we rate for the full methodology.

Payouts & RTP6/10

RTP 94% → 6.0/10

Volatility9/10

high → 9.0/10

Win Potential8/10

x10000.00 (10000×) → 8.0/10

Features10/10

18 features → 10.0/10

Game Mechanics10/10

f=18 r=9 p=n/a → 10.0/10

Context signals (tie-breakers)

Layout9/10

9x9 → 9.0/10

Bet Flexibility6/10

0.1–50 (×500) → 6.0/10

Provider Reputation6.9/10

provider avg 6.9 → 6.9/10

Popularity5/10

synthetic proxy → 5.0/10

Popularity blends real player search demand (~30 markets) with a catalogue-derived proxy; games without measurable search demand use the proxy alone. Not live play telemetry.

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Slot Summary

Space becomes an active game board in Solar Nova, not merely a backdrop. Iron Dog Studio uses a 9x9 cluster grid where avalanches clear wins and modifiers can swap symbols, move wilds, or place oversized icons into play. Sticky and walking wild behavior changes later evaluations, while high volatility, a 94% RTP, and a 10000x ceiling give this 2022 release a pronounced feature-driven profile.

How It Plays

Clusters form when matching symbols touch horizontally or vertically across the 9x9 grid. Successful groups disappear, and the Avalanche mechanic drops replacements into the vacated spaces.

Non-winning spins can also feed later benefits, so a blank result may still alter subsequent play. Symbol Swap and colossal-reel effects further change the available grid pattern.

Theme & Atmosphere

Space, Sci fi, and Sun themes turn the grid into a field of stellar activity, with the solar nova concept supplying the central source of disruption.

Gems and Arcade influences keep the symbols abstract and quickly readable. The emphasis falls on flashes of transformation rather than characters or a detailed narrative.

Space Sun Gems Arcade Sci fi

Features & Win Potential

Sticky Wilds remain available after landing, while Walking Wilds change position across later evaluations. Their movement makes grid state important beyond a single initial result.

Symbol Swap can convert part of the board into matching icons, and the 3x3 Mega Symbol occupies a large block. Multipliers may increase and combine through wild-assisted wins.

High volatility Free Spins Multiplier Scatter Symbol Wild Symbol Cascading Medium/High Cluster Pays Sticky Wilds Walking Wilds Bonus Buy Symbol Swap RTP range Avalanche Colossal Reels Grid Mega Symbol (3x3)Benefits from no win spins

Bonus & Free Spins

Free Spins introduces the chance for a 3x3 mega wild to appear on the grid, giving cluster formation a large fixed area of substitution.

The Bonus Buy provides immediate access to Free Spins. Scatter symbols remain the natural trigger route for players who stay within the ordinary game cycle.

Spec sheet

Solar Nova at a glance.

Identity

Slot nameSolar Nova

StudioIron Dog Studio

Released1/4/2022

Math

SlotRanker Score76

RTP94%

VolatilityHigh volatility

Max win10,000×

Bet range$0.10 – $50.00

Player rating4.4 / 5 · 18 votes

Format

Reels9

Paylines9

Layout9x9

Expected average based on this slot's 94% RTP — individual sessions vary with volatility.

Bet per spin

Spins per hour400

Session length (hours)

Cost per hour$2.40

Cost per session$2.40

Estimate only, for entertainment purposes — treat gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money, and set a budget you can afford to lose.

How long could a bankroll last on Solar Nova? We simulate thousands of sessions from this game's published RTP and volatility — the long-run math, not a prediction of your next spin.

Bankroll ($)Bet per spin ($)Speed

Volatility tier: High

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How this works

Each simulated spin either misses or returns a win drawn from a log-normal distribution, with the hit rate and spread set by the slot's volatility tier (High). The model is calibrated so the average return equals this slot's published RTP (94.00%), with wins capped at its top multiplier (10,000×).

This is a simplified, parametric model of the game's math — not its real paytable. It exists to make the house edge visible over many sessions, so the numbers above are averages across thousands of runs, never a forecast of one.

This is math, not a prediction. Real sessions vary wildly, and no strategy changes a game's built-in house edge. Play for fun, set limits, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.

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Compare Solar Nova with other games

	Solar Nova Score 76This game	Cosmic Heart Score 76	Hypernova 10K Ways Score 74	Starz Megaways Score 74	Flux Score 69
Identity
Studio	Iron Dog Studio	High 5 Games	ReelPlay	Pragmatic Play	Thunderkick
Released	1/4/2022	10/27/2020	10/12/2021	6/11/2020	11/24/2014
Math
RTP	94%	96%	96.16%	95.53%	96.2%
Volatility	High volatility	High volatility	Medium volatility	High volatility	Low volatility
Max win	10,000×	10,174×	5,663×	10,000×	2,562×
Format
Reels	9	5	6	6	5
Layout	9x9	5x5	6x4	6x7	5x3
Paylines	9	20	10000	117649	15
Min bet	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1
Max bet	50	20	40	100	100
Features
Progressive	—	—	—	—	—
Wild symbol	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
Free spins	✓	✓	—	✓	✓
Scatter symbol	✓	✓	—	✓	—
Multiplier	✓	✓	—	—	—
Bonus game	—	✓	✓	—	✓
Respins	—	—	✓	✓	—

Every number is shown as a delta against Solar Nova.

Comparing against

Solar Nova

Iron Dog Studio

RTP

94%

Max win

10,000×

Score

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01How do wins form in Solar Nova?

Solar Nova uses Cluster Pays on a 9x9 grid. Matching symbols must connect horizontally or vertically instead of following fixed paylines.

02What is the RTP of Solar Nova?

The cataloged version has a 94% RTP, high volatility, and a maximum win of 10000x the stake.

03What happens after a cluster win?

Winning symbols disappear through the Avalanche feature, allowing replacements to fall into the cleared positions and create another possible cluster.

04Which wild modifiers appear in Solar Nova?

The game includes sticky wilds, walking wilds, and a 3x3 mega symbol. Wild multipliers can increase and combine when they participate in wins.

05Can the free-spins feature be purchased?

Yes. Solar Nova includes a Bonus Buy that provides direct entry to Free Spins instead of waiting for the normal scatter trigger.

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