Bright neon colours, a spacey feel, and some lovely gems and stars: hang on, isn't Playtech's new Super Lion video slot actually NetEnt's classic Starburst in disguise?
Super Lion RTP & Volatility. Super Lion has an impressive RTP figure of 96.1%, which along with a low - medium volatility level, makes every spin potentially lucrative for players. How to Set Up & Play Super Lion. If you are new to the world of online slots, or to this particular game, our simple guide will help you get playing with no fuss.
Well, yes, on first glance the similarities are uncanny. While many online gambling developers have added a classic gem slot to their portfolios of late (even iSoftbet have got in on the act with Neon Reels) Playtech have been late to the party.
And with 10 paylines, some (very) basic gameplay, and a good RTP of 96% for the gambler, have Playtech thrown in the towel to their rivals? Let's take a closer look.
You can enjoy Playtech's top recent slot on your desktop or load it via the browser. The game is mobile-optimised too so you can spin on the go.
There are just 10 lines to place bets on, with a max bet of 50.00 per spin enough to keep the high roller gamblers happy. There is an Autoplay function added where you can program up to 100 spins automatically.
Gems and precious stones are, like Da Vinci Diamonds from IGT or Starburst, the name of the game in Super Lion. The ruby is the lowest payer, dishing out 5 coins for three of a kind. 5OAK pays out 30 coins.
Next come the purple gem, the emerald, and the amber stone, with the 7 (5OAK paying 125 coins) adding a little non-gem action. The sapphire Omega sign is the big regular payer. Five of a kind will earn you a payout worth 300x your line bet. That huge prize just illustrates the volatility of this online slot.
Indeed, the coin payouts and difference between the highest and lowest jackpots are almost identical to those found in Starburst.
The 'Super Lion' is the Wild, and he substitutes all symbols in the game. He also expands on the reels to fill the entire reel and add a ton of extra coins to your roll. The lion only appears on the central reels - 2, 3 and 4.
When he does appear, the lion will trigger a free reel re-spin for the punters. During this spin the Wild reel remains locked in place. Any NEW Wild appearing will trigger yet another re-spin with all Wild reels from a previous spin also locking in place.
However, it's very - and we mean VERY - similar to the stacked Wild symbols feature in Starburst. Even the same colours have been used!
You'll notice the symbols in Super Lion represent different gemstones: emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and so on.
If you land five special illuminated gems on a payline you'll bag the progressive jackpot that ticks slowly upwards (and is displayed at the top of the reels).
If you've played Starburst, you'll be familiar with this latest release from the Playtech giant. But if you've not had the chance to gamble on the classic NetEnt online slot, give it a try.
As mentioned, it only features 10 paylines on the five reels, but winning lines run right to left as well left to right. This can, if you hit the expanding Wild in the right place, result in some pretty decent real cash wins.
Fans of clones rejoice: Playtech have taken NetEnt's baby and produced an almost pitch-perfect copy. The expanding Wilds are there, as is the gem/space theme, but the lack of a win-both-ways format means you're relying on the bonus to trigger.
The progressive is extremely hard to get anywhere close to, but at least you only have to land any five illuminated gems on those reels. Anything demanding one of each gem would have been a request too far.
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