Both games utilize 40 pay lines and a 5×4 grid, but the betting range is lowered at the new Codex edition (still to a max of 100 CAD per spin). In addition, the Volatility is upped to High (as opposed to the Medium-High in the former game).
The games share a similar paytable, exhibit a similar hit frequency of 25-26%, and promise a similar RTP of 96-96.20% (by default).
The difference, however, should be found deep in the math construction as the higher number of Fortune levels (7) in the new Codex online slot (compare with 5 levels in the original) has provided the opportunity to integrate 10000x the total bet max prospect, way above the 2000x, of the earliest Fortune machine.
However the humongous 10000x is not in a single spin but rather as a combination of wins in both Re-Spins and Free Spins together. The single spin win remains 2000x the most.
Design-wise the same aesthetic symbols have been used (jewelled: peacock, snail, turtle, owl, koi, lion, and butterfly). Furthermore, analogical Fortune 1) Re-spins and 2) Free Spins are offered in the second Codex game as well, but the new twist is the so-called Save the key option (storing keys to use later in the bonus).
Like with the real-life perpetual devices, here as well, some false notches can cause hardship in exposing the true potential of the game.
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Bonus Features about Codex of Fortune slot
- Fortune Codex – This is (built from 5 vertical and 5 horizontal stages) a golden device situated on the left side of the grid. Both ways – vertical and horizontal signify multiplying factors and deliver progressively growing cash prizes from 5x to 10000x the total bet (in the FS). Horizontal motion can happen when a Key symbol drops on reel 5 (only) during the Fortune Re-spins or Free Spins. Vertical motion through stages occurs when a number of the initially appointed symbols appear anywhere on the reels. The Codex collects symbols and gives a chance to move through the 5 stages in both bonus features.
- Fortune Re-spins – 2 Scatters (peacocks), dropped (possible to appear only on reels 1/3/5) together with a winning combo will trigger the Re-spin function. Here you need to fill up all 5 bars on the round meter next to the Codex to move vertically. Only the icon that triggered the action is needed for the assembly on the bars. The action ends when no more such icons drop, or the whole screen is full of them. If a key drops during this feature, you can choose to spare it for use in the bonus Free Spins instead.
- Fortune Free Spins – 3 Scatters (peacocks), dropped will initiate the Fortune Wheel. With it will be decided the number of FS (up to 13), the collectable icon for the round, and possibly an extra key. Additional spins are given for each Scatter that drops during the bonus. During the FS, you need to collect 20 of the initially appointed symbols to move vertically. In addition, there is a special symbol possible to drop on reel 2, awarding +10 collectable icons at once.
Settings
- Provider – NetEnt
- Paylines – 40 (fixed)
- Volatility – High
- Default range of bets – 0.20 – 100 CAD
- Playing field – 5×4
- The maximum winning is – 2000x
- Bonuses – Wilds, Scatters, Symbols Collection, Re-Spins, Free Spins with Multipliers
- Return to player percentage (RTP) – 96%
