Gamesmania http://www.gamesmania.com Just another WordPress site Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:40:39 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.2 Giant’s Gold /giants-gold/ /giants-gold/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:13:30 +0000 /?p=156   Giant’s Gold WMS Video Slot There are several games in the WMS online selection that make use of Colossal Reels, including the likes of Spartacus and Kiss. However, the most laid back of all is Giant’s Gold which takes a cue from Jack and the Beanstalk – no relation to the NetEnt game of [&hellip

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Giant’s Gold WMS Video Slot

There are several games in the WMS online selection that make use of Colossal Reels, including the likes of Spartacus and Kiss. However, the most laid back of all is Giant’s Gold which takes a cue from Jack and the Beanstalk – no relation to the NetEnt game of the same name. It looks appealing and crams in all the betting options that Colossal Reels fans would expect, including an always exciting hundred win lines across both game boards.

Generally speaking, the two game boards operate independently of each other, with the win lines split among the two. However, they do have one interaction between them whereby a stack of wilds on the smaller board will cause the corresponding Colossal Reel to turn completely wild too. That basically means eight additional wild cards on that spin so it can prove particularly helpful whenever it takes place.

Find the Golden Egg for Free Spins

The great thing about Colossal Reels games is that the base action is always highly entertaining in its own right. However, WMS is always sure to drop in a bonus feature as well and here on Giant’s Gold that’s packaged up in a free spins round. You’ll only need three eggs to trigger the round, although the reward is a measly five free spins. It’s possible to land upwards of forty eggs on any given spin and doing so will also trigger the round, but this time with a massive 100 free spins! The best part is that every prize won as part of a free spin is doubled compared to its value in the base game.

Fans of Colossal Reels are spoilt for choice thanks to WMS keeping the action coming and Giant’s Gold is definitely one of the best in the range. Give it a spin with no deposit required right here on the page to see exactly how the two game boards interact!

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Kingdom of the Titans /kingdom-of-the-titans/ /kingdom-of-the-titans/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:07:34 +0000 /?p=150   Kingdom of the Titans by WMS Just like with other WMS slots like Reel ‘Em In, Kingdom of the Titans is a game that may take players a little by surprise. The theme is nice enough, bringing Ancient Rome to the reels once more just like on Pompeii and Treasures of Troy, but the [&hellip

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Kingdom of the Titans by WMS

Just like with other WMS slots like Reel ‘Em In, Kingdom of the Titans is a game that may take players a little by surprise. The theme is nice enough, bringing Ancient Rome to the reels once more just like on Pompeii and Treasures of Troy, but the graphics could be considered a little dated. Fortunately, any misgivings about the looks are soon cast to the wayside thanks to the quality and regularity of the features.

The base action is simple enough with thirty win lines and the traditional WMS range of line bets, which run all the way from modest to truly incredible! The game logo helps things along by serving as a wild card while the mountain comes into play as the scatter. However, no special symbols are required for the first of the core features.

Hit a Gladiator Streak

You may well notice when browsing the pay table that symbol combinations are not worth quite as much as on other WMS slots and this is all because of the Spinning Streak. When you land a win, the relevant symbols will stick in place while the reels spin once more, giving frequent opportunities to turn three of a kind into four and so on. If you do improve the chain then another spin takes place for a shot at completing five of a kind. Essentially, it’s a pretty simple task to land five of a kind on this game relative to other online slots!

The free spins round is rather tricky to enter too at first glance given that you’ll need at least five scatters to do so. However, scatter numbers soon build up thanks to the aforementioned streak and more mountains make for more spins. At the bottom end, five mountain scatters will award eight free spins while at the top, eleven or more in view will trigger the bonus with a massive fifty free spins on offer. To make the deal even sweeter, any Spinning Streak wins during free spins will be subject to a multiplier of between two and ten times.

Don’t let the looks deceive you on Kingdom of the Titans – the features can certainly keep you in clover!

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Kiss /kiss/ /kiss/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:59:44 +0000 /?p=145   Kiss Video Slot by WMS Rock music fans have something of a love hate relationship with Kiss. Some consider them to be the greatest rock band of all time will others feel that it’s all style over substance. Fortunately, we’ve got a game for you no matter which camp you fall into. Kiss fans [&hellip

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Kiss Video Slot by WMS

Rock music fans have something of a love hate relationship with Kiss. Some consider them to be the greatest rock band of all time will others feel that it’s all style over substance. Fortunately, we’ve got a game for you no matter which camp you fall into. Kiss fans should obviously play Kiss – Shout it Out Loud right here on this page, complete with iconic guitar riffs, while others can head over and check out WMS’s Spartacus here at Games Culture as they’re essentially the same game!

With that out of the way, let’s see what those Kiss fans have in store. The game makes use of Colossal Reels which will be familiar to long time WMS players. Essentially, there’s one standard board and one giant one and they interact in a number of ways, not least to offer the opportunity to play over a hundred win lines. The wild cards are also crucial as landing a full stack on the first board will cause the corresponding reel on the second board to become completely wild too, characterised on this game by a thundering riff that shoots upwards from the bottom of the screen.

The main bonus action on the game is taken care of in the traditional WMS manner of free spins and there are plenty to be won. The scatters land on reels one, three and five but when you’ve technically got two of each, triggering the round becomes a little easier as there’s two chances on every spin. Three scatters in view award eight spins, with twelve for four and twenty spins for five in view. There’s also an instant cash prize offered for each combination so even if the spins themselves aren’t too hot, you’ll definitely walk away with something.

As noted, the official Kiss slot is one for the fans. If you don’t enjoy the band then the soundtrack could well get annoying after a few spins! However, if you want to Rock and Roll All Night and perhaps party every day then this is the slot for you. Check it out in full at the top of the feature!

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The Wizard of Oz /the-wizard-of-oz/ /the-wizard-of-oz/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:54:15 +0000 /?p=139   The Wizard of Oz Official Slot WMS has been creating branded games for just about forever although we’d tend to assume that the movie version of The Wizard of Oz came out a little before the accompanying slot game! This title is based specifically on the very first movie, including all of the camp [&hellip

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The Wizard of Oz Official Slot

WMS has been creating branded games for just about forever although we’d tend to assume that the movie version of The Wizard of Oz came out a little before the accompanying slot game! This title is based specifically on the very first movie, including all of the camp characters that have gone on to become iconic. As with most branded slots, it’s all about the features in reality, although thirty win lines and plenty of line bet options means that the base game can certainly be an exciting one in its own right. WMS has even managed to cram in the storyline to great effect, so there’s certainly plenty to look forward to on this one!

Bonus action in the base game almost all revolves around the wild card. It’s the Wizard of Oz logo and while it doesn’t do much other than fill in the gaps, that’s still handy with this many win lines at stake. Glinda the Good Witch also makes her presence felt during the base game, appearing at random and turning between one and five reels completely wild – that’s right, she’s a very, very Good Witch that can turn the entire board wild if she’s feeling funky!

The Emerald City was the goal in the movie and it’s pretty important here too as the matching symbol on reels one, three and five will trigger the Oz Pick bonus. There are three choices and they’re each significantly different, which is always a good thing. Players that prefer to get back to the base game as soon as possible will like the instant cash win, while others may prefer the Winged Monkey bonus. This includes eight free spins with an additional bonus symbol added to the board. When it lands, winged monkeys will attack the screen, turning any number of symbols into additional wild cards.

We’re Off to See the Wizard

Finally, players can choose to enter the Road to the Emerald City bonus. It’s essentially a series of pick a win rounds, but absolutely perfect for fans of the movie thanks to the way it is themed. Initially, you’ll pick an emerald which could be cash or could be a journey elsewhere. It could be Scarecrow’s field or the Wicked Witch’s castle, or perhaps even the Emerald City itself. No matter where you end up, there’s a cash prize on offer and you don’t even have to click your ruby slippers together to get back to the main board.

Feature fans, movie fans and just about anyone else will love this game – it’s as simple as that so give it a spin at the top of the page now!

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Reel ‘Em In – Big Bass Bucks /reel-em-in-big-bass-bucks/ /reel-em-in-big-bass-bucks/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:48:27 +0000 /?p=132   Reel ‘Em In by WMS Reel ‘Em In – Big Bass Bucks is one of the most surprising major online hits of recent times. Sure, it has the strength of WMS behind it and they’re no slouches when it comes to options and features, and it also makes use of the tried and tested [&hellip

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Reel ‘Em In by WMS

Reel ‘Em In – Big Bass Bucks is one of the most surprising major online hits of recent times. Sure, it has the strength of WMS behind it and they’re no slouches when it comes to options and features, and it also makes use of the tried and tested underwater theme that players love. To some, it’s a little basic with just twenty win lines although the flexible betting options more than compensate for that and you’ll soon see why players love the game so much when you head into the bonus features. They, less surprisingly, are where the biggest wins on this particular game await.

There’s a suitably wide array of bonus symbols on the game, with each playing a role in triggering the various features. The most consistent of them is the pink fish, not least because it serves as a wild card and is generally useful even if only one appears! The other main symbols each lead to a feature of their own, and they’re all pretty exciting, not to mention lucrative.

Cast your Line into the Fishing Hole

Three or more lure scatters will instantly propel players to the fishing hole and you’ll be presented with five characters, each of which offers a number of casts between three and five. That number represents how many prize attempts you’ll receive within the hole and there’s plenty of excitement as your discover the catch of the day. There’s the fish, of course, for a cash prize, and the boot for a slightly lower instant win. A treasure chest will lead to one of the biggest potential wins of all, while the Big Bass will lead to the round of the same name – more on that below.

Can you win the Fishing Contest?

Two or more fishing contest lures in view will offer access to the competition itself, where players compete against the game in an attempt to win as large a prize as possible. Choose a character once again and use five separate casts to score as many points as possible. The higher your score, the better the prize, with up to fifty times your bet available.

The Big Bass Fishing Hole

And now we come to the main event, triggered with two or more scatters and the special golden lure on the fifth reel or through the smaller fishing hole round. You’ll receive between two and five casts again depending on which character you pick and every single catch will be a Big Bass, making for some excellent instant cash prizes!

Reel ‘Em In – Big Bass Bucks may look a little dated but offers more themed action than even many of the very latest video slots! Give it a spin at the top of the page to see how your angling skills play out!

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Spartacus /spartacus/ /spartacus/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:41:04 +0000 /?p=125   Spartacus WMS Slot Spartacus is the kind of video slot that isn’t all that subtle when it comes to first impressions. Rather than subtly introducing the features and extras that can be found on the reels, it essentially bludgeons players with a set of Colossal Reels. Put it this way, you won’t need many [&hellip

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Spartacus WMS Slot

Spartacus is the kind of video slot that isn’t all that subtle when it comes to first impressions. Rather than subtly introducing the features and extras that can be found on the reels, it essentially bludgeons players with a set of Colossal Reels. Put it this way, you won’t need many spins to work out exactly what the main selling point of this game is – the very same feature, in fact, that can be found on other great WMS games like Zeus 3.

Spartacus – Gladiator of Rome, to give it its full name, may stand out easily but the crucial element to the game is exactly what the Colossal Reels have to do with proceedings. Well, for starters, it allows for a massive one hundred win lines as the second board works closely with the first to make extended symbol combinations possible. There are also plenty of stacked symbols that are so big that they can almost even cover entire reels on the second board of the game, which is no mean feat.

Stack Those Wilds for Big Returns

The wild card on the game also comes in stacks, but it is even more beneficial than its regular counterparts. Land a full stack on a reel on the smaller board and it will transfer the entire stack to the corresponding reel on the second board. For example, a completely wild second reel will ensure that players also benefit from a completely wild seventh reel at the same time.

Land Coliseum Scatters for Free Spins

Free spins on Spartacus come into play thanks to the Coliseum scatters which can land on either set of reels. You’ll need one each on reels one, three and five of either board to trigger the round, but the use of two different boards mean that it is entirely possible to hit five at once. Three are worth a modest eight spins, while four will trigger twelve. However, completing the full set of five will award twenty free spins, not to mention twenty times your total bet as an instant cash prize.

There’s a small extra feature during free spins too and it can be eminently valuable. If any part of a stack of wilds land on the main board, they’ll automatically be nudged into place to complete the stack before doing their regular trick of transferring onto the Colossal Reels.

This game is another major triumph for WMS, a developer that offers Colossal Reels unlike anyone else. That configuration is reason enough in itself to play and you should definitely check it out right here at Games Mania!

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Lucky 88 /lucky-88/ /lucky-88/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:31:13 +0000 /?p=120   Lucky 88 Video Slot Fans of the slots, particularly games with an Oriental theme, may need no introduction to the number eight as something of a lucky charm. Aristocrat is certainly comfortable with such a theme as many of their leading games, such as 5 Dragons and Choy Sun Doa, have brought it to [&hellip

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Lucky 88 Video Slot

Fans of the slots, particularly games with an Oriental theme, may need no introduction to the number eight as something of a lucky charm. Aristocrat is certainly comfortable with such a theme as many of their leading games, such as 5 Dragons and Choy Sun Doa, have brought it to the reels almost to perfection. This game joins them as one of the most played titles and you can find out for yourself whether the number eight is as lucky as some claim it to be!

Firstly, you can breathe a sigh of relief if you were expecting eight win lines as this is one area of the game that the number has no influence over. Instead, there’s the far more interesting 25 win line combination that allows for the wins to keep on piling up without breaking the bank on spin bets. One thing to bear in mind when it comes to bets is the Extra Choice stake. It does increase your total bet somewhat but is well worth it given the impact that it has on the features.

Look Out for the Emperor

Lucky 88’s wild card is particularly useful. Depicted by the emperor, it will not only fill in for other standard prize winning symbols but will also award a prize of its own. Land five in a line and you’ll get your hands on one of the game’s jackpots, a stunningly appropriate 888 coins.

Paper Lanterns Mean Prizes

The iconic paper lantern symbol earned its reputation by being particularly useful on Aristocrat slots. In this particular case, three or more of them in view will lead to the bonus round and this is where the Extra Choice comes into play. You can opt for free spins or try your luck on the Roll Your Lucky Dice Bonus. There’s even a choice when it comes to the free spins alone, as you may opt for four free spins with an 88 times multiplier, 25 spins with a five times multiplier or one of the other options in between.

If you prefer to roll the dice, the game is essentially all about winning as much cash as possible with three rolls. The number eight is of course particularly significant once again as it will build up your prize and award further rolls at the same time.

We always value choice and Lucky 88 certainly has that, even if you have to bump up your stake a little for the privilege! We generally prefer the free spins round but there aren’t all that many opportunities to roll the dice on the slots so that’s an equally valid option for players – try it yourself and see which you like best!

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Werewolf Wild /werewolf-wild/ /werewolf-wild/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:25:05 +0000 /?p=115   Werewolf Wild by Aristocrat Aristocrat may be best known for some of their more serious themes, such as those found on Queen of the Nile 2 and Choy Sun Doa, but they’re not afraid to have a bit of fun on the reels as evidenced by Where’s the Gold and this game, Werewolf Wild. [&hellip

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Werewolf Wild by Aristocrat

Aristocrat may be best known for some of their more serious themes, such as those found on Queen of the Nile 2 and Choy Sun Doa, but they’re not afraid to have a bit of fun on the reels as evidenced by Where’s the Gold and this game, Werewolf Wild. Rather than going for the straight horror theme approach, this is far more in the style of a Disney movie, although they’ve still managed to make a great, atmospheric game that serves up some great entertainment.

Virtually every Aristocrat slot that can be played online makes use of either 25 win lines or Reel Power and this one falls firmly in the former category, while also keeping that number fixed unlike many of their other games. There’s also an auto play function and gamble game, meaning more than enough to compete with the latest titles as far as base game action is concerned.

Werewolves and Coins Mean Multipliers

One feature on the game that allows it to stand out in the crowd is the way that wilds and gold coins come together. The werewolf is the wild and landing him on the board, together with a gold coin, will apply the displayed multiplier to all prizes won on the spin. This can be anything from doubling it to boosting it forty times over. Achieving this feature can be made even easier in many cases as the Claw Swipe may come into effect at random. Essentially, the werewolf scratches the board, turning up to five symbols into wild cards regardless of what they were initially.

Plenty of Free Spins to be Won

Werewolf Wild doesn’t restrict the feature action to the base game either and there is one of the more impressive Aristocrat free spins rounds available to players. Three scatters will earn seven, while four will scoop fourteen. Land five scatters and you’re in for 28 free spins. That makes it one of the most compelling Aristocrat rounds already and that’s all without considering another great feature. Land a wild werewolf next to any human character and he’ll bite them – and you know what that means. They too become werewolves and if you’re a werewolf on this game, you’re most certainly wild!

When first played, Werewolf Wild looks much the same as any other Aristocrat game. However, it won’t take many spins to see that this is one of their most feature packed slots and ranks up there among our favourites.

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Gonzo’s Quest /gonzos-quest/ /gonzos-quest/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2015 09:50:18 +0000 /?p=100   Gonzo’s Quest NetEnt Slot While NetEnt may be great for fans of branded action and jackpots, they’re certainly no slouches when it comes to great original action either. Gonzo’s Quest is arguably the best of the lot, a game that put the developer on the map as one of online gaming’s real superpowers. Even [&hellip

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Gonzo’s Quest NetEnt Slot

While NetEnt may be great for fans of branded action and jackpots, they’re certainly no slouches when it comes to great original action either. Gonzo’s Quest is arguably the best of the lot, a game that put the developer on the map as one of online gaming’s real superpowers. Even as it gets older, it still remains one of the most thrilling video slots to play and you can get a feel for it with the full game above or read on to see exactly what’s in store.

From the moment the game loads, you’ll know that you’re in for a treat. The board looks familiar while being unusual thanks to the stone carvings, not to mention Gonzo himself keeping an eye on proceedings on the left of your screen. The carvings, in place of regular symbols, really give the game character, not least through the inclusion of rolling reels across twenty win lines. For those unfamiliar with rolling reels, winning combinations will remove the applicable symbols from the board to allow others to fall into place in the hope that further winning combinations will be completed.

There’s more to forming consecutive wins than scooping additional prizes too, as you’ll start to build up the multiplier at the top of the screen. Each subsequent win after the first will cause the meter to increase by one position, with a juicy five times increase applied to prizes won from the third fall onwards.

While some games offer rolling reels as their main feature and leave it at that, it’s not the case on Gonzo’s Quest as you can also trigger free spins with three or more of the Free Fall symbols on a pay line. Ten spins are the reward and the multiplier meter grows for the duration of the bonus. Essentially, every multiplier amount is three times bigger, meaning that you could well see rewards of up to fifteen times the original prize value!

This is a NetEnt classic and a must for any fan of the developer. It’s lots of fun whether playing with no deposit or for cash and you won’t be disappointed when you give it a spin for yourself at the top of the page!

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Hall of Gods /hall-of-gods/ /hall-of-gods/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2015 09:45:25 +0000 /?p=95   Hall of Gods Jackpot Slot Throughout our coverage of NetEnt we always refer to the developer as being the place to be when it comes to jackpot slots. Mega Fortune may be the best known but you’ve got just as much chance of becoming a slots millionaire on various other games, including Hall of [&hellip

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Hall of Gods Jackpot Slot

Throughout our coverage of NetEnt we always refer to the developer as being the place to be when it comes to jackpot slots. Mega Fortune may be the best known but you’ve got just as much chance of becoming a slots millionaire on various other games, including Hall of Gods. We’re particularly fond of the theme on this game as it’s all about Norse mythology, something that fits in nicely alongside Ancient Roman games like Aristocrat’s Pompeii and Ancient Greek classics like Zeus from WMS. As you’d expect from this developer, though, Hall of Gods is all about style and substance and it’s a cracking game whether you hit a progressive prize or not!

One of the initial draws of this title is that it is even easier to play than Mega Fortune, with only twenty win lines covering the board. That means that you can take a shot at a massive prize without breaking the bank and also easily keep track of the stunningly detailed symbols. Among them is the serpent, a mythological creature known for its long neck and that comes into play too. The symbol itself is a wild card but if it completes a winning combination on the second, third or fourth reels then it will also expand to cover the reel in its entirety.

Odin’s ravens are the stars of another important symbol to look out for as this scatter is all you need to enter the free spins round. More symbols means more spins, with ten, fifteen or twenty free games on offer for three, four or five scatters respectively. More scatters on a free spin will land more free games at the same rate too, with the icing on the cake being a three times multiplier on all bonus prizes.

It’s Hammer Time

Thor’s hammer is the final symbol to have a close eye on as it is the bonus symbol, with three or more taking players to one of the most valuable pick a win rounds in gaming. Your job is to smash shields until three matching symbols are revealed, which then award a corresponding prize. This could be an instant cash win or even one of the three huge jackpots displayed at the top of the screen.

Hall of Gods is more great jackpot action that follows the NetEnt formula of creating a great game and then throwing in even more reasons to play. It’s lots of fun even when playing with no deposit and that’s why it takes pride of place right here at Games Mania.

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