Bank Walt Slot Machine

Meet Walt, a plump old bank clerk who will introduce you to some of the finer things in life such as fine liquor, fat cigars and, of course, good old money. Bank Walt is a 5-reel video slot by Magnet Gaming has 20 paylines, a couple of special gameplay features and two progressive jackpot totals. However, this game is most admirable for its unique theme and top quality use of 3D graphics.

A Time of Simple Riches

Bank Walt takes its spinners into the luxurious world of banking in the golden age of 1920s America. The Roaring Twenties was a period of history that fell after The Great War of the 1910s and before the great depression of the 1930s, resulting in a brief flurry of wealth and prosperity as across the American nation. Think jazz, flapper dancing and Art Deco.

This slot machine captures that essence of unlimited wealth with its opulent display of reel symbols, including a safe filled with golden coins, a suitcase stuffed with money and a great big glowing dollar sign. But also, this slot machine features some icons which depict the culture of the day, with a gramophone and a typewriter as well as a box of cigars and some bottles of liquor. Naturally, these bottles of hooch are hidden away in a special globe cabinet since this was during the prohibition era of America.

All of these symbols are presented in great three-dimensional clarity, showing the splendour and luxury of the era. What's more, the reels themselves are set within a grand bank room that is gilded with golden adornments and extravagant fixtures – even the game's control buttons have an Art Deco aesthetic to go with the theme. Plus, guiding players through the action is no other than Walt the bank manager himself, who will stand besides the reels as they spins as well as making an appearance or two whenever the symbols align in winning sequences. Mr. Walt will even do a little boogie in celebration to a big band theme tune.

Take Your Share of the Fortune

All of the standard winning amounts of Bank Walt are calculated by simple multiplier values which can be found in the games paytable. These prizes differ depending on how many of which icons appear in a payline formation, as well as the size of the bet that is place. If a player was to place total bet of 10 credits, for example, the biggest win that they could hope to find in normal play is 20,000 credits when five safe symbols align. Going down in value, five dollar signs will pay 7,500, five cigar boxes will award 4,000 and five suitcases will fetch 2,500. Even less valuable icons include the booze, five of which will pay 2,000 with a top bet of 10 credits followed by typewriters which pay 1,000 and the gramophone which goes for 400. There is also a wild icon which will replace all ordinarily paying symbols to complete winning lines.

The 20 paylines of this slot machine are permanently fixed into position, meaning that players simply have to determine their bet size by changing the “Level” in the lower right hand corner of the game screen.

Break the Bank with Some Bonus Games

Bank Walt ensures that all spinners have the chance to prosper with a series of special bonus elements. The first of these features is a re-spin element, which is active throughout the base game and kick in after every win, no matter how big or how small. Essentially, the multiplier value above the central reel will increase and that middle reel will re-spin, offering another chance to find a winning combination with a higher potential payout with multipliers rising up to 5x.

Then there is the “Bank Vault” feature, unlocked when four or five vault icons appear in any position. This will take players into the vault where they can open a series of deposit boxes and keep whatever prize money they find inside. Some boxes will contain green arrows which will increase the value of the bank flash prizes, gold coin icons will award a small jackpot total and the “Super Jackpot Flash” will award the larger of two progressive jackpot prizes.

Finally, there is a “Code Lock” side game which gives players the chance to fiddle around with a special lock. The game contains a variety of smaller bonus prizes as well as six gold coins which pay larger prizes and will award a bonus spin when four are collected. If players can make their way to the centre of the lock then they will win the “Jackpot Flash” prize i.e. the smaller progressive jackpot.

Leading by Example

Magnet Gaming are a relatively new company which is still finding its feet and building its reputation. However, their games are fresh and exciting when it comes to both graphics and bonus games – and Bank Walt is a prime example of this with its thoroughly entertaining series of pick'em bonus, free spins and re-spin feature.