Double Bonus Poker


 

Double Bonus Poker by Microgaming

Video poker is a reasonably simple game that just about anyone can sink their teeth into, but Microgaming is the developer to play with if you like something a little different from the norm. While their standard games, such as the Tens or Better version that can be played right here at Games Mania, are top notch in their own right, it is when Microgaming really gets into its groove with original twists that things start heating up. Double Bonus Poker is just such a game, that modifies the action of games like Jacks or Better in order to come up with a somewhat different format and enhanced prize winning capabilities.

Looks wise, the game makes it a little difficult to see exactly what the difference is. The same blue background and bold card graphics continue to appear but, as with most video poker variations, the differences are to be found within the pay table. The hand rankings are the same and there are no wild cards, meaning a standard 52 card deck, but the prizes that these hands are worth are where the action gets better, particularly when four of a kind is involved. Indeed, this is the biggest difference on this game as certain cards are better when four land at once, with aces understandably being at the top of the pile. Indeed, four aces with a five coin bet are worth a massive 800 coins, more than three times as much as even a straight flush. Twos, threes and fours are also enhanced, with other cards also being particularly valuable when landing in a quartet.

As with most Microgaming video poker titles, the game also offers the opportunity to gamble any win in a separate game, where players must find a card higher in value than the one displayed. There’s also the opportunity to take one draw after the cards are dealt in an attempt to improve your hand. All in all, it’s standard video poker with a twist and you can see exactly how Double Bonus Poker plays out by enjoying the full version with no deposit at the top of the page.

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