Linko Studios™ Debuts with Linko 5™
Games Global introduces a new exclusive studio and its first title, bringing a simplified yet innovative link-five mechanic to modern slot gameplay.
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Linko 5 Overview
This article was prepared in partnership with Games Global.
Games Global has introduced Linko Studios as a new exclusive studio partner and opened the lineup with its debut release, Linko 5. The game starts the studio’s 2026 roadmap and builds its gameplay around a coin-connection mechanic that puts focus on positioning and value collection.
In Linko 5™, landing five coins on any horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line awards a win calculated by combining the total value of the coins. The direction does not matter as long as the chain reaches five, which shifts attention toward how symbols link together on the grid.
The mechanic is supported by wild modifiers, Free Spins, Mystery Boxes that can reveal higher-value coins, and the Linko Wheel, which acts as the main reward point during gameplay.
A permanent Wild sits in the center of the grid and helps complete winning lines throughout the session. From time to time, it transforms into a Power-Up Wild that boosts coin values or an Extra Spin Wild that respins empty positions for additional chances to connect symbols.
Diamond Wilds can land anywhere on the grid, linking coin chains to form wins, granting entry to the Free Spins feature, and contributing toward Linko Wheel activation. Once unlocked, the Linko Wheel spins to award one of five prizes, including Wild Rain, multipliers, instant coin collection, and jackpot prizes worth up to 2,500x.
Tom King, Senior Business Development Manager at Games Global, said:
“Linko 5™ signals our intent to deliver content that aligns closely with evolving expectations. Increasingly, we are hearing that games are becoming more complex, but not necessarily more enjoyable.”
“Linko Studios™ was created to address that concern, and Linko 5™ represents the first step towards creating games that truly resonate.”
Dave Reynolds, Director of Games Strategy and Partner Management at Games Global, added:
“Linko 5™ was built to provide games with clarity, pacing, and entertainment at the heart of the experience. The link-five mechanic is highly innovative, yet instantly understandable, regardless of prior experience, while the layered features and Linko Wheel ensure depth and variety for a broad audience.”
About Games Global
Games Global sits behind a large portion of the content seen across modern online casinos, working both as a developer and as a distribution hub for partner studios. The company brings together internal teams and external creators under one umbrella, handling releases that range from slots and table titles to bingo, crash formats, and live casino games.
Over the last 20 years, studios within its network have produced more than 1,400 proprietary releases. The catalogue keeps growing as new partners come in and fresh titles are added to operator platforms across regulated markets.
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