Universal Monsters™: The Phantom’s Curse™ slot preview!

 

Update 9th December 2017: You can read now our full review here!

First details on Netent’s next game creation from their licensing agreement with Universal Monsters™. Due for release on 24th January 2018, The Phantom’s Curse™ will line-up with the likes of The Invisible Man™, Dracula™ and The Creature of the Black Lagoon™ that have all become popular players’ favorites after their release.

All are based on epic horror movies from Universal Monsters™, the originals mostly dating back to the 1920’s silent movie era when real acting skills were needed to get the action to the audience. With only scarce text screens in between, a movie relied heavily on actor talents to produce a successful show that would bring across the right amount of suspense and thrill to the cinema goers. In those days, a music band would play live the movie soundtrack on stage to increase the impact on the viewers as tapes were not available yet. Hard work at that time which today has advanced into an universe of modern technology that can create any kind of movie character or scene.

Questions over questions are in our head as to how the slot will look like. So far, we have little information as to which format the new Netent slot will have and what kind of features and gamification it will provide. But knowing the creativeness of the Swedish Netent studios, they will surely take great care again to produce something worthy of the Universal Monsters™ epic name, featuring some special pay mechanisms, great design, stunning animations and suspenseful gaming sessions with high win potential.

We are scouring daily the web and question our sources at Netent to find more information on this new video slot. We will update our post the soon we get to know more details about The Phantom’s Curse™. Check back regularly to read the latest news.

Meanwhile, you can have fun with all other Netent slots.

NordicBet – Planet of the Apes™ Free Spins!

 

Earn up to 50 Big Free Spins for the new slot!

The release of the much anticipated Netent game, Planet of the Apes™, is drawing closer. Created in association and under license of the 20th Century Fox Studios, the slot will be going global on 23rd October 2017. Join the celebrations at NordicBet to earn up to 50 Big Free Spins, worth €1.00 each, and enjoy them on release day. Lights, camera, action for maximum suspense and mega wins of up to 600,000 coins or 3,000x bet.

NordicBet not yet your gaming hangout? Then sign-up now and enjoy their generous Welcome Package specially tailored to your country of residence. Bonus terms and conditions apply.

 

19th – 22nd October 2017: NordicBet – Planet of the Apes™ Free Spins

 

 

Exclusive for players from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The gaming world has been awaiting the release of Planet of the Apes™ with great anticipation. Taking players on a thrilling ride through a dual game window, each representing one of the movies – Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – the slot features some new game mechanics, stunning graphics and animations with a top win on a single spin peaking at a massive 3,000x stake.

NordicBet is giving the players from the selected countries the opportunity to try the new game for free once it is released on 23rd October 2017. All that needs to be done is wagering on any casino game this weekend to be rewarded with up to 50 Big Free Spins.

  • Wager €25 to get 10 Free Spins on Planet of the Apes™, worth €0.20 each
  • Wager €50 to get 25 Free Spins on Planet of the Apes™, worth €0.20 each
  • Wager €100 to get 25 Free Spins on Planet of the Apes™, worth €0.50 each
  • Wager €500 to get 50 Big Free Spins on Planet of the Apes™, worth €1.00 each

Free spins are not cumulative, hence, only one amount from the tiers above can be claimed per player. Acquired Free Spins will be credited by 18:00 CET on 23rd October 2017 and will be available on desktop or mobile. Wagering requirement is 35x FS winnings within three days, subject to the NordicBet bonus terms and conditions.

 

About NordicBet

Launched in 2002, the website is operated by the acclaimed BML Group Ltd. under MGA Malta and UK Gambling Commission licenses. NordicBet offers Sportsbook, Live Bet, Casino, Live Casino, Virtual Sports and Poker with games available on desktop, mobile and tablet from top providers such as Netent, Big Time Gaming, Elk Studios, IGT, Leander, Microgaming, NYX, Play’n GO, Quickspin, Scientific Games, Red Tiger, Thunderkick, WMS and Yggdrasil. The Live Casino tables are powered by Evolution Gaming, Extreme Live Gaming and Netent Live.

You can read our full casino review here.

 

Happy Spinning!

 

NordicBet – Guess the game behind the mask!

 

Win a share of daily 15,000 Free Spins!

Fancy some Free Spins, every day until 31st October 2017? Then NordicBet is the right place to be. Guess the hidden game of the day, submit the correct answer before midnight and enjoy a guaranteed share the next day. Want some more? Then wager minimum €20 on the same game to be entered into a daily draw where 30 players will each win 100 Free Spins to be used on a range of Netent games.

NordicBet not yet your gaming hangout? Then sign-up now and enjoy their generous Welcome Package specially tailored to your country of residence. Bonus terms and conditions apply.

 

18th – 31st October 2017: NordicBet – Guess the game behind the mask

 

 

Exclusive for players from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Awesome opportunity to enjoy two weeks of Free Spins at NordicBet. Simply solve the riddle and guess the game of the day correctly to get a guaranteed share of the daily 15,000 Free Spins pot. But be careful, only one guess per player per day is allowed, any violation will result in disqualification for the entire promotion.

Visit the promotion page every day, solve the riddle and submit your guess on the provided form. Any player submitting the correct answer by 23:59 CET will receive a share of the prize pool by 18:00 CET the next day. The amount of Free Spins per player will depend on how many correct entries are submitted on that day. Wagering requirement is 35x FS winnings within three days. Bonus terms and conditions apply.

Game for 18th October 2017: Gonzo’s Quest

Extra Prize Draw – 30x 100 Free Spins

Opt-in on the promotion page and wager €20 on the correct game of the day to be entered into a daily draw with 30x 100 Free Spins going to the lucky players. These can be used on all Netent slots except Blood Suckers, Dead or Alive, Big Bang, Wish master, Kings of Chicago, Eggomatic, Robin Hood, Wizard Shop and Zombies. Wagering requirement is 35x FS winnings within three days. Bonus terms and conditions apply.

 

About NordicBet

Launched in 2002, the website is operated by the acclaimed BML Group Ltd. under MGA Malta and UK Gambling Commission licenses. NordicBet offers Sportsbook, Live Bet, Casino, Live Casino, Virtual Sports and Poker with games available on desktop, mobile and tablet from top providers such as Netent, Big Time Gaming, Elk Studios, IGT, Leander, Microgaming, NYX, Play’n GO, Quickspin, Scientific Games, Red Tiger, Thunderkick, WMS and Yggdrasil. The Live Casino tables are powered by Evolution Gaming, Extreme Live Gaming and Netent Live.

You can read our full casino review here.

 

Happy Spinning!

Finn and the Swirly Spin™ slot

 

Get ready to be swirled around the reels on Finn and the Swirly Spin™, the last new slot in 2017 coming from the creative Netent studios. With an Irish theme, a unique Spiral Spin Mechanism, an abundance features and potential wins of up to 50,000 coins or €100,000 it surely will turn our heads the soon it is released on 23rd November 2017. Just in time for the festive periods to surprise us with some super mega wins.

Betsafe – Game of the Week: Emoji Planet™!

 

Collect up to 700 Free / BIG Spins and a share of €10,200!

New week, new slot. After the classic Twin Spin, it was time for one of Netent’s latest creations, Emoji Planet™, to be the Game of the Week. Get ready to collect again a huge amount of Free Spins and BIG Spins on this slot. For starters players can wager on desktop or mobile to earn up to 700 Free / BIG Spins while at the same time taking part in a tournament where the TOP100 will win bonus cash of up to €400. Leader board position is determined by the highest average earnings over any 20 consecutive spins irrespective of the bet size, making it fair to low and high rollers alike. Then prepare yourself for the coming week when all the action will be on The Legend of Shangri-La: Cluster Pays™.

Betsafe not yet your gaming and betting hangout? Then sign-up now to enjoy their superb €1,000 Welcome Package with two huge 100% deposit bonuses up to €250 / €500 and one 50% bonus up to €250 . On top go Free Spins and even BIG Spins which are worth €1.00 each.

 

 2nd – 8th October 2017: Betsafe – Game of the Week / Emoji Planet™

 

 

We are heading into a new episode of this fabulous two-tiered campaign at Betsafe which is running weekly from Monday to Sunday. Courtesy of the “Game of the Week”, players can look forward to up to 700 Free Spins weekly and take part in a fair tournament where the winners are determined by the highest win over 20 consecutive spins, irrespective of the bet size.

Game of the Week for 2nd – 8th October 2017: Emoji Planet™

Collect up to 700 Free / Big Spins

OPT-IN on the promotion page and wager on the game of the week to earn the Free and BIG Spins. Players can complete the required wagering on desktop or mobile. Spins are instantly added after each stage:

  • Wager €25 on desktop or mobile: 25 Free Spins
  • Wager €125 on desktop or mobile: 50 Free Spins
  • Wager €250 | €500 | €750 on desktop or mobile: 100 Free Spins for each level
  • Wager €1,000 on desktop or mobile: 25 BIG Spins
  • Wager €2,000 on desktop or mobile: 50 BIG Spins
  • Wager €4,000 | €6,000 | €8,000 on desktop or mobile: 100 BIG Spins for each level

Players can collect a total of 700 Free and BIG Spins on the Game of the Week during one promotional week. The required wagering is accumulated during the active week. Once the stage requirements are met, the Free Spins can be claimed by opening the specified slot of the week. Wagering requirement is 35x FS winnings within three days. Players registered or residing in Canada, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Panama are not eligible for this promotion.

Weekly Tournament

OPT-IN on the promotion page and play on the game of the week with minimum €0.20 per spin. Get one of the highest average earnings over any 20 consecutive spins and finish in the TOP100 for a share of €10,200 in bonus cash. This week’s tournament will end at 23:59 CET on 8th October 2017 and prizes credited the following day as bonuses with a 35x wagering requirement.

Tournament bonus prizes: 1st – €400 | 2nd – €300 | 3rd – €300 | 4th – €250 | 5th to 10th – €200 | 11th to 20th – €150 | 21st to 65th – €100| 66th to 80th – €50 | 81st to 100th – €40.

 

About Betsafe

You can read our full casino review here.

 

Good Luck!

Finn and the Swirly Spin™ slot preview!

 

The title for last new slot from the Netent studios for 2017 was revealed at the beginning of September and today we got the first glimpse on how it looks and plays. It goes by the name of Finn and the Swirly Spin™ which sounds very much like an adventure story that could swirl us into mega wins.

A total surprise is the game window as it does not feature the usual reels, rows and pay lines with symbols landing on the reels. Instead, as the name suggests, they follow a spiral pattern starting at the outside corner and ending in the center position. This new spin mechanic looks exciting and is a welcome change from the norm.

The game takes us to the emerald isle where a magical leprechaun called Finn awaits your arrival in Finn and the Swirly Spin™. This 5-reel, 5-row video slot features a Wild Symbol, a Free Spins Key, 4 different types of Free Spins and a Random Feature with 4 variations.

 

 

TRTP of this medium variance game is set at 96.61%, featuring a maximum win of 500 coins for a single 5OAK. The maximum win on a single spin with consecutive avalanches has not been published yet. Bet sizes start a $0.10 and go up to $100, easily adjustable with the known Netent controls for coin denomination and bet levels. The game is in HTML5 format, making it available on desktop, mobile and tablet across all OS platforms.

Only six pay symbols on this slot, excluding the Wild symbol, with spades, heart, clover, horseshoe, hazelnut and a red gem in ascending order. Wild symbol is a smiling yellow star created when winning combinations explode during a spin. No scatters on the reels as the bonus features are triggered when the key symbol reaches the center of the swirl in one spin.

 

Finn and the Swirly Spin™ Random Features

The game comes with no less than four random features, which are activated once all symbols have come to rest on a spin:

  • Starfall Wilds: Minimum 2 Wilds are randomly placed on any position, except on top of the locked key symbol. If no win occurs, more Wilds are added until a win is hit
  • Dragon Destroy: A random number of symbols are destroyed, activating another avalanche
  • Irish Luck: A vertical or horizontal line is transformed into one symbol, guaranteeing a win
  • Magic Transform: All spade and heart symbols are transformed into a higher value symbol

 

Finn and the Swirly Spin™ Free Spins Features

On top of the random features, the game surprised us with four types of Free Spins. The bonus feature is activated when the locked key symbol makes it to the center of the swirl on one spin. Each Free Spins feature needs a specific amount of collected keys to be open for selection.

  • The Star Bar – 1 key: 7 Free Spins with the Starfall Wilds feature
  • Lava Lair – 4 keys: 3 Free Spins with the Dragon Destroy feature
  • Lucky Mug – 9 keys: 4 Free Spins with the Irish Luck feature
  • Golden Pot – 16 keys: 2 Free Spins with the Magic Transform feature

 

 

First Verdict

This looks like an exciting and entertaining game with a unique mechanic that has never been seen before in a slot game. Already, our first spins had us on our toes whether the key would make it to the center of the swirl. Our first impression is that it has medium volatility and wins in excess of 50x bet should be easily achievable on a frequent basis. The Free Spins were not triggered as often as we were hoping but than that might be down to bad luck and may not be representative on how the game will play in the long run.

We will have soon more detailed information on all other aspects of this game and will publish them the soon they are available. Meanwhile, we wish you happy spinning and good luck on all other Netent slots, while we keep our eyes and ears open.

Twin Spin Deluxe™ Slot

 

Twin Spin fans and wannabees, get ready for an exciting sequel. And that on steroids as Netent increased the game window from a 5×3 to a 6×5 reel set. Ready for general release on 23rd November 2017, Twin Spin Deluxe has been pre-launched with the Unibet / Kindred Group which includes Maria Casino, Unibet, iGame Casino and StanJames. Added to the giant reel set are synced reels and the Cluster Pays mechanism, making this a thrilling combination of the original Twin Spin slot and the newer Aloha! and The Legend of Shangri-La™ games that can produce mega wins of up to 1,000x bet.

 

The game link is now active, please feel free to try the new game in fun mode.

Royal Panda – $3.5k Loyal Panda Tournament!

 

Play Netent slots to win up to $2,000 in cash!

Are you a Diamond VIP player at Royal Panda? Then take part in this exclusive 3-day tournament at Royal Panda Casino to win a share of $3,500 in cash. Simply play any of their Netent slots and score one of the three highest 20-spin streaks to become a winner in this “Loyal Panda” contest. To make the contest fair for low and high rollers alike the results are equalized relative to the bet size.

Not yet getting the royal treatment from the Panda? Then sign-up now and enjoy their generous 100% Welcome Bonus, up to $100. Bonus terms and conditions apply. 18+ only. Gamble responsibly. begambleaware.org

 

11th – 13th September 2017: Royal Panda – $3.5K Loyal Panda Tournament

 

These will be three thrilling days at Royal Panda as contestants on the Diamond VIP level will battle for cash prizes on the ever so popular slots from Netent. And it will suit low and high rollers alike as the ranking on the leader board is not based on bet size. Only play with cash bets qualifies though, so make sure to clear first those wagering requirements if you have an active bonus.

The NetEnt $3.5k tournament promotion is open to Loyal Panda diamond players only. Players must be diamond players prior to the start of the tournament.

  • Complete minimum 20 rounds on any Netent slot at any bet size
  • Get one of the ten best equalized 20-spin streaks on the game
  • Win your share of the royal $3,500 cash prize pool

What is equalized win?

In an “equalized win” tournament everyone stands an equal chance of winning, because bet size doesn’t matter as the score is calculated as a multiplier of the bet size. Simply get one of the ten highest 20-spin streaks relative to the bet size. So, it doesn’t matter if you’re playing for $0.20 or $50 per spin, your chances of winning are the same.

Check the live leader board right on the promotion page throughout the tournament. The winners will be announced on Royal Panda’s Facebook page on Thursday, 14th September 2017 and prizes credited in cash on the same day. Terms and conditions apply.

Prizes: 1st – $2,000 | 2nd – $1,000 | 3rd – $500

 

About Royal Panda

Launched in 2014, the casino is operated by Royal Panda Ltd. under licenses from the MGA Malta and the UK Gambling Commission. They offer a large range of games on desktop, mobile and tablet from Netent, 1×2 Gaming, Elk Studios, Leander Games, Microgaming, NextGen and Thunderkick. Their LIVE Casino tables are provided by Netent Live and Evolution Gaming.

You can read our full casino review here.

 

Have a royal wild time!

Planet of the Apes™ Slot!

 

“Beware the beast Man, for he is the Devil’s pawn!”

 

Welcome to the Planet of the Apes™, the blockbuster slot created by Netent in association with the 20th Century Fox Studios. Ready for release on 23rd October 2017, the game will take players on a thrilling ride through two game windows, each representing one of the movies – Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Lights, camera, action for maximum suspense and mega wins of up to 600,000 coins or 3,000x bet.

 

Planet of the Apes™ slot preview!

Planet of the Apes™ is the latest video slot brought to you by NetEnt™ in association with 20th Century Fox. Based on the two movies – Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – the game takes the player on a journey between the two different phases of the Ape Army leader Caesar’s life.

The game features the Rise and Dawn play areas, each with 5-reels, 3-rows, and 20-lines (fixed), the Rise and Dawn Free Spins, Bonus symbols, Scatter symbols, Wild substitutions, a Stacked Wild feature, a Dual feature and the Rise and Dawn Bonus features. With its dual reels, the game combines elements from the two movies with the excitement of slot game play to deliver a truly unique Planet of the Apes
experience. So it’s lights, camera, action time with Netent’s Planet of the Apes slot game – Caesar is home!

 

 

The Planet of the Apes™ themed reels and background, along with the fast-paced features, all contribute to create a slot with a strong connection to the two Planet of the Apes movies. Add to this the Rise and Dawn Free Spins features, with authentic film footage from the two movies appearing in the intros, and the game builds up to create a tangible Planet of the Apes experience. The classic graphics, with human and ape symbols, recreates the famous film characters. Add to this the authentic sounds, voices and animations that all combine perfectly to create a truly unique gaming experience for players.

Planet of the Apes Dual Feature

This can activate randomly on any spin. If the Dual feature is triggered, one symbol is chosen for each play area with the same symbol not able to be chosen for both play areas and Wild and Scatter symbols also unable to be chosen. The reels only contain these two symbols, the rest of the reels are blank spaces. If a symbol lands in its corresponding play area when the reels stop, it sticks. If a symbol lands in the other play area, it transfers over to the correct play area into the corresponding position.

If at least one new symbol appears in its corresponding play area, the game re-spins which continues until now new symbols land on a re-spin.

Planet of the Apes Bonus Features

Each of the dual reels has its own base game features and Free Spins with a particular twist:

Rise Area:

  • The Rise Bonus feature is an additional coin win that is awarded for every human and ape symbol displayed on the screen except for the Scatter symbol and only appears on the Rise play area.
  • Rise Free Spins: During the feature only the Rise play area is active and the number of Wild symbols that land on each spin are collected in a Wild meter on the screen. Each Wild symbol landing on reels will add to the meter by 1. On the last spin, after the reels stop spinning (but before any wins are evaluated) all collected Wild symbols are randomly placed on the play area and, once this has finished, the win will be evaluated.

Dawn Area

  • The Dawn Bonus feature transforms ape and human symbols into the same symbol and only appears in the Dawn play area.
  • Dawn Free Spins: During the feature only the Dawn play area is active with 3 different collect symbols that activate a corresponding meter: Multiplier, Extra Wild and Extra Free Spins. When a collect symbol lands, it fills the corresponding meter by 1. When the meter is full, it activates a feature with each meter requiring 3 symbols to become full. The Extra Free Spins meter awards 3 extra Free Spins every time it is filled.
    The player starts the Dawn Free Spins with multiplier 1. Each time the Multiplier meter is filled the multiplier is increased by 1, until
    the x5 multiplier is reached. The current multiplier/Wild symbol will be highlighted on the game screen. The Extra Wild meter turns one of the human symbols into an Extra Wild symbol every time it is filled for the remainder of the Free Spins.

 

First Verdict

Planet of the Apes™ looks like a really entertaining and suspenseful slot, just like the two movies. With an RTP of 96.33% and a maximum win on a single spin of 600,000 coins or 3,000x bet it certainly is worth taking for a spin or two when it is released on 23rd October 2017.