Halloween Fortune

Today, we’re going to take a look at a slot that tries to encapsulate the fun side of October 31st: Playtech’s Halloween Fortune.

It may be a controversial holiday, but can Playtech turn it into a non-controversial slot?

Game Details

The gorgeous witches are at the heart of this slot, almost taking on a more demented approach to The Powerpuff Girls. The setting takes us to a dark wooded area with plenty of creepy elements to go around, with the colour scheme actually putting a decent amount of the focus onto the overall design.

The aim of the game is to find those crucial matching symbols, as always, and you do so on a 5×3 reel that really emphasizes the symbols and the detail that has been put into the background features.

There are plenty of ways to walk away with a win at 25 paylines and all of which can be found on either side of the board.

RTP & Payouts

They say you should never take your eye off of the prize, and when it comes to slots, that logic translates well into the RTP. It’s the kind of figure that is always going to be viewed as crucial for those who really want to examine their potential winnings, but of course, you’re more than welcome to ignore it.

The RTP for Halloween Fortune actually makes quite an emphatic statement, with the figure coming in at 97.06%. That’s way above the standard average, and should put any fears to rest for those who don’t think this has the potential to be one of the more lucrative slots for UK players. Plus, with medium volatility, players should expect fairly decent wins that they don’t have to wait all too long to receive.

You don’t have to be a millionaire in order to take part in this slot, with the minimum stake coming in at a comfortable 0.20. The maximum, however, isn’t exactly going to be overly appealing for the high rollers out there at 20.

What will serve as music to the ears, though, is the news that your maximum winnings could be an absolutely insane 10,000x your initial stake.

Symbols

While the soundtrack does set things up in the right kind of way, as if something is going to jump out at us before we’ve even had time to register it, the speedy nature of the gameplay means that you don’t really get much time to enjoy it before the sound of the symbols cut through it. With that being said, the design of the slot and the added animations really do need to be admired.

It’s so important to stick to the theming these days, especially in the world of slots, and that’s what Playtech has tried to do with a game that doesn’t put any of the attention on the playcards whatsoever. They decide to focus the symbols on things that are bound to freak some of us out, whilst simultaneously fascinating others. They start things off with an amulet, before moving up through a vial of potion, skull & candle, raven, black cat, and then finally, the core three witches: the green witch, red witch and finally the blue witch.

Bonus Game & Jackpot

It goes without saying that most slot players will view bonus features as being integral to the success of any given slot, especially when you consider how much extra money there is to be won. With Halloween Fortune it’s safe to say they don’t exactly push the boat out too much, although they do have some rather marketable extra symbols. The pumpkin, aka Jack-o-Lantern, is the wild symbol, replacing itself for any and all symbols outside of the scatter. The scatter itself is the Halloween Fortune logo, but bizarrely, it doesn’t actually trigger any bonus games.

There is one main bonus feature and one only in this slot, and it is the Witches’ Brew Bonus. The way to trigger it is by landing the cauldron symbol, which is another bonus, on 1st and 5th reels at the same time. From there, you need to assist the witches in creating a new brew – turning to the dark side in the process. You pick one of the witches and one of the potions, and from there, you could win some big prizes.

• Free spins – You will receive 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 or 20 free spins when picking one of the three witches
• Multiplier – You will receive a 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 7x or 10x multiplier when picking one of the six potions

There isn’t a progressive jackpot to focus your attention on in this slot, but given the possible winnings on the table, there doesn’t really need to be.

Mobile Compatibility

A gorgeous game like this belongs on all platforms, and thankfully, it is. Playtech has ensured that it is compatible with iOS and Android devices in addition to the tablet and desktop, giving players both young and old a chance to enjoy it.

We would suggest heading to the woods with your phone if you want to really immerse yourself, but who wants to tempt fate?

Verdict

Halloween Fortune isn’t going to blow you away with the bonus features and it runs the risk of dragging and losing our attention at times, but it’s a really refreshing entry into an unbelievably stacked genre.

From the positive RTP to the symbols to the actual design, there are definitely elements of a great slot on display here.

Whether or not it’s the sort of slot that you can binge play for days on end is a different matter.

Author

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Reviewer since June, 2020