Slot Machine Roundup!
I enjoy slot machines on the iPhone. Previously, I had reviewed one of the slot machine game (Reel Deal Slots), but I thought I would pick a few of them to compare. When playing slots machines, I am looking for a few things. First, the option to play ?non-real world? payouts ? I don?t want to be sitting, spinning the wheels for days and days without hitting a jackpot. Second, I look at the various ?bonus? features and games that are included. Let?s face it, just watching the spinning wheels may be a little boring, so adding the bonus games, the ?features?, makes them more interesting. Lastly, I look for visual and sound quality. I mean, we aren?t playing for real money, so I want a nice ?experience? when playing ? immersive sounds, impressive graphics, etc. There are lots of different slots machines to play out there, I randomly picked eight of them to try. Some of them are from the same companies, so they may be similar. The games I picked are Slots Megapack 1, Slots Megapack 2, Cleopatra Slots, Hoyle Red Hot Slots, Viaden 9-in-1 Crazy Pack Slots, Kalahari Sun Slots, Totem Treasure 1, and Totem Treasure 2.
What I have done below is list each app, include some photos, and mention the details of each app. I address the three areas of focus listed above, as well as giving my general comments and review score.
Slots Megapack 2, by Pokie Magic, $2.99
Slots Megapack 2 includes three slot machines from Pokie Magic ? Dragon Dollars, Monkey Money, and Totem Treasure 2 (reviewed separately). Each of these games presents a different theme, although they do have the same overall method of getting to the bonus features (getting three scatters on a spin). The bonus features vary from game to game.
In Dragon Dollars, it is a standard ?free spins? feature (called Lucky Coins). Lucky Coins add more free spins while you play. They also have an additional bonus feature with the Yin/Yang symbol, where you can replace the YinYang with random ?bonuses?. The Monkey Money slot bonus feature has a few different takes. The butterfly feature lets you pick butterflies for prizes. The coconut feature lets you race against other monkeys. In Jungle Jackpot, you are a Monkey trying to cross the road (think Frogger). (See the Total Treasure 2 review for specifics on that game)
The graphics are nice and well represented, as are the sound effects and audio. You can choose to double your winnings with the ?gamble? or ?roulette? option after every win, but you might lose it all. You can also select low, medium and ?dream? payout levels for the games as well.
For $2.99, you get three nice slot machine games, each of which can be used to pass the time. They have variety, so you shouldn?t get bored with any specific one. Four and a half out of five stars.
Slots Megapack 1, by Pokie Magic, $2.99
Slots Megapack 1 includes three different slot machine games ? Gallop for Gold, Egyptian Dreams 4, and Mega Hearts 2. Each of these games is somewhat different from the other, although I was disappointed to see that the method of obtaining the ?bonus features? is the same (getting 3, 4, or 5 of the scatters). I would have liked to see different kinds of bonus features based on various factors (statters, wilds, etc). The bonus features themselves vary from game to game, however. In Gallop for Gold, the bonus features (and part of the slots) include a horse race, where you can buy upgrades for your horse to win! In Egyptian Dreams 4, the bonus features include the options of picking (from hidden options) the number of bonus spins, the multiplier, and the wilds.
The graphics are good, typical slot machine fare, with details images and nice wheel action. The sounds effects are immersive, nothing that seems out of place or that you wouldn?t hear on a casino floor. One nice additional feature is the inclusion of a ?gamble? and ?roulette? option when you win. The Gamble option give you the chance to double your winnings by guessing if a random card is red or black. The Roulette option lets you actually play roulette with your winning (one bet). Like all of the Pokie Magic designed games, you can choose either low, medium, or dream payout levels.
For only $2.99, you get three well designed, entertaining slot machines that are fun to play. The three games provide variety, and each of them are slightly different, adding different kinds of bonus features and play. Four and a half out of five stars.
Totem Treasure 1, Kalahari Sun, and Totem Treasure 2 by Pokie Magic, $1.99 each
In addition to the ?megapacks? of slots you can buy, Pokie Magic also offer you the option of buying individual slot games for $1.99 each. I looked at three of them ? Totem Treasure 1, Totem Treasure 2, and Kalahari Sun. Each of them has a variety of bonus features, well designed game play, and the same options of all Pokie Magic slots machines (gamble option, multiple payout levels, multiple bonus features).
Totem Treasure 1 and 2 are based on a Native American Theme, while Kalahari Sun is based on an African Theme. Totem Treasure 1 has a dreamcatcher bonus features that triples your winnings while playing the free spins. Totem Treasure 2 has a totem bonus, where the totem pole can change into a variety of added bonuses (multipliers, extra spins, etc). Kalahari Sun bonus features include wild diamond feature, locked wildcard feature (my favorite for big payouts), and a golden mask feature. You get your choice of bonus games when you get any three scatters on a line.
Each of the games has clear, well designed and appropriate graphics and sound to draw you in, and the game play is smooth and crisp. For $1.99, however, it may be more beneficial to get one of the megapacks that include a variety of slot types, or get an ultra pack (for $7.99) that includes 9 different slot games. While the slots themselves are fun, I found that you would get more bang for your buck with the megapacks. Three and a half out of five stars.
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I enjoy slot machines on the iPhone. Previously, I had reviewed one of the slot machine game (Reel Deal Slots), but I thought I would pick a few of them to compare. When playing slots machines, I am looking for a few things. First, the option to play ?non-real world? payouts ? I don?t want to be sitting, spinning the wheels for days and days without hitting a jackpot. Second, I look at the various ?bonus? features and games that are included. Let?s face it, just watching the spinning wheels may be a little boring, so adding the bonus games, the ?features?, makes them more interesting. Lastly, I look for visual and sound quality. I mean, we aren?t playing for real money, so I want a nice ?experience? when playing ? immersive sounds, impressive graphics, etc. There are lots of different slots machines to play out there, I randomly picked eight of them to try. Some of them are from the same companies, so they may be similar. The games I picked are Slots Megapack 1, Slots Megapack 2, Cleopatra Slots, Hoyle Red Hot Slots, Viaden 9-in-1 Crazy Pack Slots, Kalahari Sun Slots, Totem Treasure 1, and Totem Treasure 2.
What I have done below is list each app, include some photos, and mention the details of each app. I address the three areas of focus listed above, as well as giving my general comments and review score.
Slots Megapack 2, by Pokie Magic, $2.99
Slots Megapack 2 includes three slot machines from Pokie Magic ? Dragon Dollars, Monkey Money, and Totem Treasure 2 (reviewed separately). Each of these games presents a different theme, although they do have the same overall method of getting to the bonus features (getting three scatters on a spin). The bonus features vary from game to game.
In Dragon Dollars, it is a standard ?free spins? feature (called Lucky Coins). Lucky Coins add more free spins while you play. They also have an additional bonus feature with the Yin/Yang symbol, where you can replace the YinYang with random ?bonuses?. The Monkey Money slot bonus feature has a few different takes. The butterfly feature lets you pick butterflies for prizes. The coconut feature lets you race against other monkeys. In Jungle Jackpot, you are a Monkey trying to cross the road (think Frogger). (See the Total Treasure 2 review for specifics on that game)
The graphics are nice and well represented, as are the sound effects and audio. You can choose to double your winnings with the ?gamble? or ?roulette? option after every win, but you might lose it all. You can also select low, medium and ?dream? payout levels for the games as well.
For $2.99, you get three nice slot machine games, each of which can be used to pass the time. They have variety, so you shouldn?t get bored with any specific one. Four and a half out of five stars.
Slots Megapack 1, by Pokie Magic, $2.99
Slots Megapack 1 includes three different slot machine games ? Gallop for Gold, Egyptian Dreams 4, and Mega Hearts 2. Each of these games is somewhat different from the other, although I was disappointed to see that the method of obtaining the ?bonus features? is the same (getting 3, 4, or 5 of the scatters). I would have liked to see different kinds of bonus features based on various factors (statters, wilds, etc). The bonus features themselves vary from game to game, however. In Gallop for Gold, the bonus features (and part of the slots) include a horse race, where you can buy upgrades for your horse to win! In Egyptian Dreams 4, the bonus features include the options of picking (from hidden options) the number of bonus spins, the multiplier, and the wilds.
The graphics are good, typical slot machine fare, with details images and nice wheel action. The sounds effects are immersive, nothing that seems out of place or that you wouldn?t hear on a casino floor. One nice additional feature is the inclusion of a ?gamble? and ?roulette? option when you win. The Gamble option give you the chance to double your winnings by guessing if a random card is red or black. The Roulette option lets you actually play roulette with your winning (one bet). Like all of the Pokie Magic designed games, you can choose either low, medium, or dream payout levels.
For only $2.99, you get three well designed, entertaining slot machines that are fun to play. The three games provide variety, and each of them are slightly different, adding different kinds of bonus features and play. Four and a half out of five stars.
Totem Treasure 1, Kalahari Sun, and Totem Treasure 2 by Pokie Magic, $1.99 each
In addition to the ?megapacks? of slots you can buy, Pokie Magic also offer you the option of buying individual slot games for $1.99 each. I looked at three of them ? Totem Treasure 1, Totem Treasure 2, and Kalahari Sun. Each of them has a variety of bonus features, well designed game play, and the same options of all Pokie Magic slots machines (gamble option, multiple payout levels, multiple bonus features).
Totem Treasure 1 and 2 are based on a Native American Theme, while Kalahari Sun is based on an African Theme. Totem Treasure 1 has a dreamcatcher bonus features that triples your winnings while playing the free spins. Totem Treasure 2 has a totem bonus, where the totem pole can change into a variety of added bonuses (multipliers, extra spins, etc). Kalahari Sun bonus features include wild diamond feature, locked wildcard feature (my favorite for big payouts), and a golden mask feature. You get your choice of bonus games when you get any three scatters on a line.
Each of the games has clear, well designed and appropriate graphics and sound to draw you in, and the game play is smooth and crisp. For $1.99, however, it may be more beneficial to get one of the megapacks that include a variety of slot types, or get an ultra pack (for $7.99) that includes 9 different slot games. While the slots themselves are fun, I found that you would get more bang for your buck with the megapacks. Three and a half out of five stars.
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