The feeling is suspenseful. The atmosphere is creepy. The thriller seekers know the sensation. They have it with every horror movie. The gamblers know that excitement too. The classic 1978 chiller ‘Halloween’ is enlivened in the 2017 released Microgaming slot (developed by Triple Edge Studios).
This is one impressive online game, turning the spotlight on a distinctive reel configuration, hosting the original cast, and presenting several original to movie scenes. Part of the front porch (between the beams) forms a separate grid of 3×4 and is constantly moving. There are some jumbo symbols that can drop.
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Personal testers’ opinion about Halloween slot
- The grid moving might look complex at first glance but is quite easy and entertaining, actually. Halloween is a Medium-High Volatility slot. You can win one of the 2 possible high prizes: the 500x the total bet (for a full screen of Laurie icons) or the modest maximum prize in the bonus round 290x the total bet.
- The slot comes with a decent theoretical RTP of 96.1% and a large bet size range. That will say that it is suitable for all types of players: low and high-rollers. However, if you catch it in a ‘cold’ mood, you will need to be prepared for a longer session. On such occasions is best to play at medium size bets. There are 2 positive statistic figures we have to mention: firstly, the prize pool is very adequately divided 53% payout reservations in the usual spins, and 47% in the bonus spins (i.e. large payouts are supposed to happen in both – main and bonus games) and secondly, the bonus round should be initiated after every 116th spin (i.e. it is not expected long waiting for triggering).
- The maximum payout we enjoyed at the Halloween slot machine was a hit of 217x the total bet in the Free Spins mode and 131x in the Boogeyman mode. Still, the average winning from all bonuses was around 60x the total bet.
- The game is not recommended for the bonus hunters – it scored 3.35 (out of 10) wagering points.
Hidden parameters and settings of Halloween slot (data from the testing team)
- The frequency of triggering the bonus is statistically, every 116th spin (0,86%).
- The probability of a hit (any winning) is 24,71%.
- The distribution of the winnings is 53% in the usual spins and 47% in the bonus feature.
- The maximum payout during the tests was 217x.
- The average winning from the bonus was 60x.
- Volatility is 9,69 out of 20 (average to high).
- The cycle length is average to long.
- The rating of the slot machine for the wagering is 3,35 out of 10.
- RTP of 96.1% allows getting a positive mathematical expectation at the casino.
Bonus Features
Wandering Reels feature
A large portion of the playing field constructed by a 3×4 grid is moving left and right. It can comprise the pictures of the main characters in a jumbo size. They certainly increase the possibilities for large payouts.
Trick or Treat Bonus Wheel
3+ Scatters (Bonus symbols) anywhere on the reels will launch the Bonus Wheel action.
- Step 1: After your click, the wheel spins and stops on a random multiplier. This automatically brings cash equal to the current bet, multiplied by the number that stopped for you on the Wheel.
- Step 2: The Wheel spins again (without your control) and stops on one of the images:
- if it stops on one of the main cast characters, you are awarded 9 Free Spins, where the chosen character appears as 2×2 or 3×3 sized blocks.
- If it stops on the Boogeyman symbol, you are awarded Pick and Click bonus round, in which behind 15 autumn leaves are hidden: 10 contain cash prizes with a multiplier (the multiplier grows by 1 up with each next successful pick); 2 contain knife images (they don’t give you a cash prize, but don’t kill your bonus round, act like a ‘second chance’); and 3 contain the Boogeyman images – which indeed end your bonus. If you succeed in collecting all the 10 cash prizes, you will receive an extra 20x multiplier over your current bet.
Settings
- The slot has five reels and four rows of symbols. There are huge symbols, which can increase the chances of winning.
- The pay lines for payments are 50.
- Coin size from 0.01 to 0.50
- Coins per line 1 to 8
- Bet size per spin 0.50 to 200
- The largest prize is 10,000 coins.
- This slot has two bonus games, the mode of free spins and a unique feature.
- The RTP is 96.1%.
- Tip: the slot gives good payments here. So, you should choose the optimal size of the bet and go ahead with the rewards.
