Ship of Dreams Slot
Sailing away to an unknown destination, even one that’s known, is meant to be an exciting time, a time where all possibilities are open to us. That should have been what the Titanic stood for but, as we all know, that wasn’t to be. Even though the story of that tragedy is very real, even to this day, we can pay homage to those wonderful moments prior to its sinking by playing games like Ship of Dreams. It won’t undo what happened, but it’s a way of connecting with the positivity that had played so strongly in the ship’s journey, before its demise.
Merkur are behind this slot machine, and in truth we’re happy that that’s the case; some newer brands may have come in and accidently disrespected the memory of the ship, but with Merkur’s old school approach, no such risk was posed. They present us with a vintage interface, but one that’s most in-keeping with the time period and the elegance of the era. We’d much rather see a game downplayed like this than made a novelty and spectacle of.
A Different Class
We don’t need to be historians to know that class was a hot topic of the time period, with those resigned to the lower classes left in an uncompromising position when the ship began to sink. What you pay for is what you get, as harsh as that may sound, given the context of the reels. This is an aspect of life emulated by the paytable and the betting threshold.
Anyone who has played a Merkur game before will know what we’re about to say next, and so they may feel free to skip on ahead. The reason for this connection is because the two parts of gameplay are linked: what you punt has a direct impact on what you can win. It’s a unique, and frustrating, way of giving high rollers a more VIP treatment. We dislike the tactic because of how limiting it can be for other customers, but it’s a factor of the game you need to make peace with if you’re to enjoy yourself.
To New York We Go
Seeing as this is a Merkur title, you can expect that the variance here will be on the low side, but that the volatility, aka the difficulty, will be on the medium to high. Novomatic is also known for doing this, and a great deal many of the other seasoned slot providers out there. Why they do this we don’t know, but whatever their reasons are, it doesn’t change the fact that there’s not much to the paytable here. You get some free games and that’s it. You’ll know when you’ve got them as a counter will start sounding the number of rounds you have left. To get that all started, you’ll need between three and five of the ship symbol, a large and foreboding image that can’t be missed.
Life Under the Ocean
We’re moving to happier times now, thanks to Ocean Life, an Arrow’s Edge real cash slot that uses 3D technology to enhance the gameplay and your enjoyment. This may only be a 3-reels and 1 winlines slot machine, and thus much smaller than Ship of Dreams, but due to the aesthetic it actually feels a lot bigger. Ironic that such a contemporary game should have old school features, while an old title has opted for more modern ones.
What makes this simple but stunning game all the more amazing is that it provides an interactive bonus level rather than the tried and tested free spins; it gives great depth for such a tiny game. This is quite the find, all the way down here below the waves. We’re sure many others will start to make their way down here now that they know what’s on offer.
Dreams vs Reality
Ship of Dreams might be referring to the potential that the Titanic once had, but it’s by no means a dream ship to us - there’s just too much that can go wrong here. It’s not a bad game, as such, but it’s one that lacks any real character or presence, which in turn promotes boredom over entertainment. Sadly, this isn’t something that you can avoid by playing other Merkur games, as they tend to produce much of the same, with only their themes different.
