Will you be Kingmaker when you play the Game of Thrones slot?
Without doubt one of the biggest slot releases of 2014, Microgaming’s eagerly-awaited new Game of Thrones slot promises to bring the mythical world of Westeros to life and perhaps even set new standards in what is expected of a modern slot game.
Microgaming’s CEO Roger Raatgever clearly wanted this new slot to live up to the high expectations that come with the Game of Thrones franchise. “We plan on taking all of the features of the small screen fantasy epic to create a masterpiece of a slot” stated Raatgever recently.
So the question is, does the new Game of Thrones slot deliver on that promise?
In terms of looks, atmosphere and ambience, Microgaming have certainly got that spot on. The dusky, earthy tones that are part and parcel of the series are recreated perfectly in the slot and with top notch sound and graphics depicting main characters and the four main Houses of the book, all the key elements of George R.R. Martin’s story are in place.
In terms of gameplay the slot also measures up well, you can play 15 Paylines (starting at 0.15 per spin) or 243 Ways to Win (starting at 0.30 per spin). The choice is yours.
Wilds are stacked in the base game and test spins section, which helps create winning combinations but it is when you land the Scatter symbols that things get interesting. Two scatters earns you a prize, borne from the fiery remnants of a dragons egg, but if you land three or more scatters across the reel, you can pick from a choice of four superb bonus games.
Each bonus game offers test spins and a multiplier, with the more test spins you elect to take, the smaller the multiplier received. Each of the games is named after one of the four main Houses in the game, Lannister, Baratheon, Targaryen and Stark.
Once you have completed your test spins though the quest is not over. Enter the Trail Map feature and you can gamble your winnings to double them in an instant via a coin flip and if you do, you’ll uncover more of the map.
We expect the Game of Thrones to ascend to the throne of the king of slots in no time. This fantastic new slot hits casinos in late 2014 and is sure to be as popular with slot fans, as the TV series and books have proven to be.
