Pachinko Linko 5™ Brings the Beckoning Cat Legend to Linko
Argentina.- June 22 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Linko Studios™, a Games Global studio, is set to build on its debut release with the upcoming launch of Pachinko Linko 5™, a title built on the studio’s proven Linko format. The game will launch globally on 20 July 2026, following an exclusivity period with selected operators from 15th June.
Inspired by the legend of Maneki Neko, the lucky cat said to bring fortune and prosperity, and whose waving figurines are often found in businesses and homes worldwide, Pachinko Linko 5™ combines simple pay mechanics, visible prize values and a growing sense of anticipation within a setting based on Tokyo’s Gotokuji Temple.
“With Pachinko Linko 5™, we wanted to give the format a much stronger identity through the Maneki Neko theme,” said Sebastian Perrier. “The idea of a beckoning cat bringing luck and fortune to players naturally fits a game where anticipation keeps building through the Linko Pot, jackpots and feature moments. Once those elements came together with the character, visuals and sound, the whole experience started to feel far more alive and immersive while still keeping the gameplay simple and easy to follow.”
Played on a 5×5 grid with 12 fixed paylines paying horizontally, vertically and diagonally, the game is built around a straightforward rule: any five symbols on a payline award a win, even when they do not match. Coin values shown on the grid are added together, keeping payouts visible and easy to follow throughout the session.
At the centre of the experience is the Linko Pot, fuelled by Wild Diamonds collected during gameplay. As Diamonds build inside the pot, anticipation grows until it randomly erupts into the Linko Wheel, unlocking multipliers, jackpots and bonus features that can suddenly shift the momentum of the round. Combined with the Maneki Neko character and themed presentation, the game creates a much stronger sense of momentum and anticipation throughout the session.
Key features include:
Power Up! – The central Wild can transform before wins are evaluated, increasing random coin values across active paylines
Extra Spin! – Replays all empty cells on the grid, creating additional chances for coins and winning lines to land
Mystery Boxes – Conceal higher-value coin prizes, jackpots or Wilds until activated as part of a winning combination
Free Spins – Triggered by 3 or more Wild Diamonds, awarding up to 20 Free Spins with Power Up! active on every spin
Linko Wheel: Multi – Applies a secondary multiplier of up to 10x across all coins on paying lines
Linko Wheel: Collect – Collects and awards the total value of all coins currently visible on the grid
Linko Wheel: Wild Rain – Transforms all empty cells into Wilds, guaranteeing all 12 paylines pay simultaneously
Linko Wheel: Jackpots – Awards direct jackpot prizes, including win potential of up to 2,500x
With its simple structure, recognisable theme and feature-driven gameplay, Pachinko Linko 5™ is designed to appeal to both traditional slots players and players looking for gameplay that feels fast, clear and rewarding from the first spin.
Following its initial exclusivity period, Pachinko Linko 5™ will be available to all Games Global operators worldwide from 20 July 2026.
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Edited by: @MaiaDigital www.zonadeazar.com
