Sizzling Scorpions Slots
Ever wanted to experience the heat of the desert but didn't fancy the creepy crawly wildlife? Then this slot machine by Microgaming software is perfect for you. Sizzling Scorpions has a classic 3-reel set-up with 1 payline, making for some scorching hot wins worth up to 25,000 credits.
The theme of the game is somewhat unorthodox and we can't imagine too many punters being enticed by the idea of coming face to face with a scorpion, even if it is only on their computer screens. Nevertheless, those who are brave enough to encounter this eight-legged sting monster might just reap the rewards with a special scorpion racing bonus feature.
Explore the Desert
The desert isn't exactly one of the most inviting of natural habitats, what with all of the dry, arid soil, lack of water and abundance of dangerous animals. We mean, there is a very good reason that nobody lives there!
However, those who are brave enough to experience the desert will be rewarded for their endeavours with some beautiful landscapes and breathtaking views of a world that it completely alien to anything they might have known before. Or alternatively, if you can't really be bothered getting out of the house, you can experience the heat of the desert in Sizzling Scorpion, a 3-reel slot machine that is set deep in the heart of the desert plains.
The reels feature a couple of cartoon icons to give players a sense of the dangerous environment, such as bright yellow suns and a sizzling scorpion icon. Other symbols involved in the game include some traditional slot machine classics, like single, double and triple BAR icons as well as a big lucky number 7.
Less Sizzle Than Most Slots
The visual aesthetic of this game is not going to wow spinners that much since it is designed with two dimensional cartoon characters to present a novelty vibe. As such, players who are looking for something that is seriously sizzling in the graphics and animation department might be better off looking for more contemporary 5-reel video slots. Nonetheless, the game is certainly easy on the eye despite being a bit on the basic side.
Slim Winnings
Life in the desert is pretty tough for any animal, and you have to make the most of every opportunity to get ahead. That's pretty much the same attitude that spinners should take when it comes to playing this gambling game since it only offers 1 payline for punters to find those all important winning spins. Luckily, there are plenty of different winning combinations to be found on the reels, some of which don't even require three matching icons. You can see all of the potential sequences along with their multiplier prizes in the table below:
As you can see, there is an option to play with either 1, 2, or 3 coins of the following values: 0.25, 0.50, 1.00, 2.00 and 5.00. However, players should note that only 1 coin will be multiplied regardless of how many are placed. Therefore, players with 3 coins will only benefit from a higher proportional payout when three scorpion symbols align.
Scorpion Race Bonus
There is one other benefit of playing with 3 coins, because this will make the slot machine's bonus game eligible for activation. The side game feature is triggered whenever a buzzard icon appears on the payline on the third reel, taking punters to a separate game screen where they must choose one of three scorpions to race – Sting, Striker and Venom. If you chosen scorpion finishes first, then your coin bet will be multiplied by 100x. If you come second then you will receive a 50x prize and if you finish last, then a smaller, yet still fairly decent multiplier of 30x will be awarded.
A Sting in the Slot
We're not going to lie, Sizzling Scorpions is not going to appeal to a wide spread of punters out there. While it is certainly commendable that Microgaming came up with such a unique theme, it is also very doubtful that a game about scorpions in the desert is going to have a universal appeal. Nonetheless, with a 5,000x jackpot, the game is certainly worth a spin or two if you are a fan of venomous arachnids and arid environments!
