Cubes from Hacksaw Gaming arrived in 2021 and carved out a niche as a clean, satisfying cluster pays title with a fantasy visual identity. It was the foundation on which the sequel was built, and playing it today it is easy to see why it earned that sequel — the core loop is engaging without overcomplicating things.

Like its follow-up, Cubes operates on a cluster pays format rather than fixed paylines. Adjacent matching cubes link together to form wins, which then disappear and allow new symbols to drop in. Stakes go from €0.20 to €100 per spin. The colour-coded cube symbols have a bright, slightly abstract aesthetic that keeps the screen lively without being cluttered.

The standout mechanic here is the Mega Cube wild, a 2×2 block that covers four positions at once, dramatically increasing the chance of completing or extending clusters when it lands. Clusters form from any adjacent matching cubes, so a well-placed Mega Cube can bridge two separate groupings into a single large win. The Bonus Buy feature lets players access the bonus round directly rather than waiting on scatter combinations.

Cubes carries an RTP of 96.32% and is rated high volatility. The maximum win is 2,000x the stake — lower than the sequel, which reflects the slightly less explosive nature of the original mechanics. That said, high volatility means sessions will still have meaningful swings.

Cubes is worth playing as a standalone title, particularly for players who appreciate tighter, more focused cluster mechanics before jumping to the upgraded sequel. It is a good entry point into Hacksaw Gaming’s cluster catalogue and holds up well for a 2021 release.