Boomberries is Elk Studios’ 2026 entry into the cluster pays space, and it arrives with ambition — a 6×7 grid, an explosive blasting mechanic, and hot zone multipliers that shift position during play. Elk Studios has always been meticulous about math model design, and Boomberries channels that into one of the most dynamic cluster pays grids the studio has built.

The game operates on a cluster pays engine across an oversized 6×7 grid with no fixed paylines — matching symbol clusters anywhere on the grid register wins. Bets run from $0.20 to $100. The fruit theme is given a literal explosive twist: the berry symbols are rendered as volatile, cartoon-bomb-style fruit that suggests impact and energy. The visual language reinforces the blasting mechanic at the game’s core rather than sitting in aesthetic contradiction to it.

The blasting mechanic is the engine of the feature set: boom symbols detonate on the grid, clearing surrounding symbols and enabling cluster chain reactions. Hot zone multipliers are positioned on specific grid areas and shift their location as clusters form and explode — landing clusters within or adjacent to active hot zones applies those multipliers to the win. Special wild symbols appear to extend cluster connections and sustain chain reactions. The Super Bonus feature sits at the top of the prize structure, delivering the highest potential payouts the game can produce. Bonus Buy is available for direct feature access.

Boomberries carries a 96% RTP with high volatility. The 25,000x max win is one of the highest in Elk Studios’ catalogue and reflects the genuine ceiling that the hot zone multiplier system can reach during extended cluster chains. When the grid fires correctly during the bonus, the results are substantial.

A strong recommendation for cluster pays fans who want scale — the 6×7 grid and hot zone multiplier system give it a different feel from standard 5×5 cluster games. High volatility with impressive peak potential.