Vegas III Slot
Ever wanted to spin up some Las Vegas gambling action? Well, now is your chance. Vegas III is a 5-reel, 20-payline video slot machine by Parlay Games (Concept Gaming) that offers spinners some of that Vegas glitz and glam.
Upon the reels are many symbols of luxury and grandeur, offering players with an insight into the lives of the rich, famous, and well, lucky. And who knows, you might be able to get yourself a piece of the action if you are lucky enough to win the slot machine's progressive jackpot which keeps on rising in value with every spin.
However, the game's other payouts are somewhat tame, especially since spinners are limited to some very low wagering options.
What Happens in Vegas...
Nothing quite gets you in the mood for a spin or two than a Vegas themed slot machine. With all of the glamour of the Vegas strip, this game is sure to put players in the gambling mood. Especially since, the reels themselves are covered in images associated with wealth, such as pyramids of gold bars, falling streams of silver coins and a diamond that looks as if it could blind you if you look at it for too long! Other icons include a Vegas style showgirl, a traditional lucky red 7, some casino chips, rolling dice, a poker hand showing a royal flush and the iconic “Welcome to Las Vegas” road sign.
Despite the best attempts of Parlay Games, this slot machine isn't really up to scratch from a strictly aesthetic point of view. For all the luxurious images and nods to the casino environment, the game just doesn't have any sort of wow factor. Perhaps the reason for this is down to the nature of the graphics, which depict the game's character symbols in rudimentary 3D fashion. That is all good and well, but in comparison to some other contemporary slot machines out there, Vegas III is more Playstation 1 than Playstation 4 when it comes to the rendering of graphics and smoothness of animations.
Small Wins from Small Stakes
As well as being quite underwhelming in the visual department, this slot machine offers a somewhat disappointing range of betting options. As a matter of fact, punters are limited to total bets that are worth no more than 10 credits. Although, having said that, there are plenty of possible permutations for players to fiddle around with since they have the option to select 1 – 20 paylines, 1 – 5 coins, and four coin values, as such: 0.01, 0.02, 0.05 and 0.10.
The vast majority of wins in the game are triggered when lines of three or more matching icons appear on any in-play payline. This will give a line bet multiplier in return, the size of which depends on how many of which icon is involved in the win. You can check out the full paytable below:
Play for the Progressive Jackpot
Even with a maximum line bet of 0.50 (5 coins worth 0.10), players will only be able to win a maximum jackpot in the base game worth 1,250 credits. However, there is another jackpot available to win in Vegas III, and that is a rolling progressive jackpot that can be seen at the bottom of the reels. However, in order to win this prize pot, players will have to wait for lady luck to work her magic because it is awarded completely at random.
Free Spins and Bonus Wins
This game does offer some more frequently occurring bonus bounties on top of that once in a lifetime progressive jackpot. The first of these is a round of 13 free spins that will be triggered whenever 3, 4, or 5 scattered roulette wheel symbols appear in any position. 13 maybe an unlucky number for some, but this bonus feature might just bring some bigger prizes since all wins will be tripled in value. What's more, the scatter icon itself will pay total bet multipliers of 10x, 30x and 60x when 3, 4, or 5 appear respectively, regardless of payline formation.
Punters also have the chance to find wins of up to 1,000 credits with a special pick 'em bonus game. You'll need to find 3, 4, or 5 “Bonus” icons to activate the game but you will have your destiny in your own hands as you choose which prize to reveal.
Not Quite the Real Deal
There's no denying that this Vegas III slot machine by Parlay Games is a treat for spinners who are after a bit of that Las Vegas atmosphere and excitement. However, the game is a little bit too full-on with the gaudiness and not quite up to scratch by modern design standards, so it might not appeal to players who expect spectacular visual effects from their video slots. Plus, the game does restrict players to some low stakes, meaning that you might have to wait until that progressive jackpot drops if you are after some hefty payouts.
