Loa Spirits Slot Machine
Discover the secrets of the jungle in Loa Spirits, a slot machine by Merkur Gaming that combines elements of mystery and horror within an exotic tropical environment.
There are 5 reels and 50 paylines with which spinners can line up the wins which, in truth, aren't particularly mind blowing with a 1,000 credit jackpot from a maximum bet of 20 coins. However, players will be in for many winning opportunities with a little bit of help from some magic features such as stacked wilds and a bonus round of up to 50 free spins with x2 wins. And if that isn't enough, then players can play one of two gamble side games to boost their own betting balances.
The Spirits of the Jungle
There are plenty of jungle themed games out there, so much so that it's quite easy to get a bit bored of all the bright colours and magnificent wildlife. Yes, even cheeky little monkeys get a bit boring after the umpteenth time of seeing them spin around the predictably colourful tropical reels.
This game, however, gives the jungle theme a little bit of a spooky boost by bringing in some elements of witchcraft and voodoo sorcery. As such, the game screen is considerably darker than the normal exotic slot machine in order to draw out the scary theme, showing obscure shapes of twisted trees and weird monuments behind the reels. When you overt your eyes to the reels themselves, you will find a number of creepy icons, including candle holders made from human skulls, sacrificial altars, voodoo dolls and fierce jungle warriors. And just for good measure, there is also a symbol depicting a little monkey (this is set in the middle of a rainforest, after all) although this fella is more cowardly than cheeky.
This game aims to convey its spookiness with artwork that is rendered in two-dimensional illustrations. In truth, this means that the game isn't as visually striking as some of the games out there with 3D graphics and animations, but it does make the game appear a little bit like an old and ancient children's book, which just adds to the overall creepy atmosphere. Let's face it, full blown 3D would make the game seem more like a cartoonish novelty slot than a truly chilling game.
Fortune Favours the Brave
When it comes to playing this slot machine, players might get a bit of a fright from the wide scope of different betting options. However, in truth, it's actually quite simple to get the hang of. That is because players simply need to choose whether to play with 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 paylines and then pick their line bets which range from 0.01 to 0.40. After that, punters just need to multiply the number of active paylines with the size of their line bet. Simple.
Once the bets are in place, the spinning can begin, with the following line bet multipliers up for the taking whenever two or more matching icons align on an active line:
Spooky Spins
Those line bet multipliers aren't the biggest in the business, but players should keep in mind that there are up to 50 paylines to play with. What's more, the slot machine will give players every chance to rack up some big wins thanks to a stacked wild symbol – as depicted by the Loa Spirits logo icon. This icon will substitute for every other symbol on the reels with the potential to trigger many paylines at once for big accumulated wins.
On top of that, this wild icon will act as a free spin triggering scatter that awards up to 50 free spins with a 2x multiplier whenever two or more appear on the reels in any position.
Would You Risk It on a Gamble?
If players don't want to wait around for those free spins to be activated, they can take matters into their own hands by initiating one of two gamble games after a winning spin. The first of these side games is a straightforward 50/50 card gamble with double or nothing outcomes. The second, however, presents a special prize ladder, offering gamblers some degree of insurance to fall back on if they are unsuccessful.
Raise the Spirits and Get the Winnings
Loa Spirits is an interesting slot machine from Merkur Gaming that offers up some uniquely conceived spins that focus on a darker side to the jungle. As such, this game is sure to appeal to players who take pleasure from the macabre aspect of life. Or, indeed, the slot machine might also appeal to fans of the film Apocalypse Now or Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness with its dark tribal aspect.
One thing is for sure, players of all tastes will be able to get behind this game's potential for 50 free spins.
