Best of British Slot Machine
Britophiles are going to love this simple mobile-optimised slot machine by Nektan software. Spin the reels of this game to reveal cups of tea, fish and chips and red London buses – it doesn't get much more British than that. There are 5 reels and 15 paylines to play with and lucky spinners might be able to make the most of some free spins and a wild symbol. Every little helps in the quest for that 500 coin jackpot.
Spin Britannia
Whether you are British or just love the culture, this slot is a great shout with its game symbols which literally show off the Best of bits of British culture – London buses, fish and chips, pots of tea, a policeman's helmet and a brave British bulldog. These symbols are fairly well presented, as any true British icon should be. The images are sharp and crisp to the eye while being rendered in a way that gives them a 3D cartoon appearance. Plus, the generic playing card symbols are suitably old fashioned with a Tudor style font.
The patriotism doesn't end there, no sir (or madam). In fact, we are just beginning. As you will find out, the slot machine's symbols appear on invisible reels, showing a huge Union Jack draped in the background, either side of which stand two Queen's Guards. You know, the ones with the funny wigs who people pull faces in front of. If that wasn't enough, then just wait until you spin the reels. Because every time that this happens, a little snippet of the British national anthem, “God Save The Queen” will blare from the slot machine. It's enough to make you crave a crumpet.
Fly The Union Jack Wherever You Go
Spinners can take this slot machine all around the world to boast their proud Britishness thanks to the mobile tailored gameplay. The playing screen is stripped of the usual control panels and replaced with minimal option buttons which can be opened with an easy tap of the finger. The “Stake & Lines” option, for example, presents the player with a couple of scrolling dials – one to determine the number of paylines and another to establish the size of the wager which is placed next to each active line.
Sterling Payouts
Spinners can lay down anywhere from 1 single payline to all 15 and the wagers range from 0.01 to 1. The maximum bet per spin is calculating the number of active paylines with the chosen stake, meaning that spinners can scrape the barrel with bets as small as 0.01 coins or they can splash the cash with a bet worth 15 coins.
Wins are rewarded as line bet multipliers whenever spinners connect three or more matching icons going rightwards from the first reel. Five of a kind offers the top pay for each symbol, starting as low as 100x for a full line of 10s or Js. Five Qs or Ks will pay out 150x while five As equals a 200x multiplier. Then we get on to the more interesting symbols with teapots offering 300x and bobby hats making 350x while the double decker buses offer 400x and the fish and chips give up to 450x. The highest paying icon of all is the “Best of British” symbol which will turn a 1 coin line bet into 500 coins if five are linked together.
You will easily find bigger jackpots out there. However, the good thing about this slot machine is the fact that the payout values are closely bunched together as you go down in value. So, even lower value symbols could return a pretty bob or two.
Free Ride Around Britain
There aren't many bonus features to speak of in this slot machine, but spinners are given the chance to play with some free spins if they find three or more scatter icons on any one spin. This symbol is represented as an iconic London Underground sign with the word “Spins” and unlike the British transport system, it will give you a free ride of the reels – no questions asked.
There is also a wild symbol, which is depicted by the British bulldog. This stalwart symbol of British character will help players complete winning sequences by standing in for all other reel icons, except for the free spin triggering scatter.
Charm And Character
This Best of British slot machine is a typical slot machine from Nektan with its generic offering of free spins without any multipliers or interesting gameplay features. As such, the game isn't exactly going to knock players off their feet. But, like most things British, this slot machine does have a certain charm about it thanks to some impressive graphics and straightforward mobile-based gameplay.
