While all three games are quite similar, especially when it comes to aspects like the Hold & Spin feature, there are also some subtle differences. The Hold & Spin model has also been blatantly copied by other manufacturers, a clear sign that there’s a bona fide hit on their hands. Leadership at Aristocrat has noted that Lightning Link is a “10-year game” due to the way the game is designed, and it certainly is bearing out that way, with sequels and mixing with other brands like Buffalo happening in recent years.
However, there’s things even some of the most avid fans of the games simply don’t know about them. The Lightning Link series of games and its familial cousins are among the most popular games in casinos, and have been for some time.