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MegaJackpots Star Lanterns from IGT: Slot Review - one spin could change everything!

Gaze in awe and watch some lanterns float magically upwards as you look to land a huge fortune.

Intro

Lanterns are very important in Asian culture as they are used to celebrate festivals and cultural events. They are usually made from paper or more expensive materials such as silk. There are two forms of lanterns: collapsible and sky. Collapsible lanterns are decorative items that are hung in place whereas sky lanterns are miniature hot air balloons that magically float upwards into the sky. These kinds of lanterns have become famous in Europe now as people mark events with lantern celebrations at night time by illuminating the whole sky with colourful and dazzling sky lanterns. IGT decided to pay homage to these ancient portable lighting devices by releasing this lantern-based game.

It is a 5 reel slot game with 20 paylines and it comes with Floating Reels, Star Multipliers, Free Spins, and a Progressive Jackpot.

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Special Features

The first thing that I noticed while playing this game is the Wild symbol. It is depicted by an expensive looking red lantern. It substitutes for all other symbols except the Star, MegaJackpot, and Free Spins symbols.

A bright shining golden star represents the Star symbol and this symbol triggers the Star Multiplier feature. The cool thing about this symbol is that it awards a 2X, 3X, or 5X multiplier. If you land 2 or more Star symbols, they can float across the reels and the symbols will join together to give you a maximum multiplier of up to 10X! The Star symbol may also reveal a MegaJackpot symbol from time to time. The only downside of this feature is that the Star symbol only appears on reels 1, 2, and 3.

The Free Spins symbol is illustrated by a beautiful bright purple lily. To activate the Free Spins game, you will need to land 3 of these symbols anywhere on reels 1, 2, and 3. You will then be given the option to choose from 3 different lanterns. Each lantern contains a set number of Free Spins ranging from 4 to 14. This feature is highly lucrative and can lead to some big payouts as it offers easier wins and even more Star symbols. The only gripe I have about this feature is that it is not possible to retrigger Free Spins since the Free Spins symbol only appears in the main game.

The Floating Reels feature is triggered when you land a win in the main game and the Free Spins feature. Unlike normal slots where symbols move downwards offscreen, in this game winning symbols will burst and the empty spaces filled as symbols float up from below. It is very unique and a fresh new take on displaying symbols in a slot game.

The last feature to mention is the progressive jackpot. To win the big one, you will first need to place some really big bets as this will greatly improve your odds of winning the jackpot. To land the jackpot, you will need to land 4 MegaJackpots symbols on a single spin in the main game or a single free spin in the Free Spins game. Do not worry if you do not land the jackpot on the first time around as the game has a Second Chance feature where players are given the chance to have one more go at landing the massive jackpot prize.

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Theme, Graphics and Sound

The graphics are superb in this game as glimmering lanterns float majestically along the reels. You will notice lots of sky lanterns in the background of the slot that bunch together to create a wonderful orange glow with a flowing purple river beneath them. Symbols consist of lanterns of all shapes and sizes with some featuring dragons, koi fish, and tigers. The animations are quite something as symbols magically float upwards just like balloons soaring into the sky. It is visually stunning and a real treat for the eyes.

The music has a distinctly Asian style with lots of plucked strings, zithers, and lute sounds. You will also hear the sounds of lanterns slowly swaying in the distance and this creates a nice relaxing atmosphere as you play the game.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 20 paylines, a rather low RTP ranging between 90.99% - 93%, a maximum payout of 1,000X your initial wager, and a progressive jackpot.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.20, 0.40, 0.60, 1.00, 2.00, 4.00, 6.00, 10.00, 20.00..600.00

  • Golden Lantern Symbol: 50 for 3X, 150 for 4X, 1,000 for 5X
  • Red/Yellow Lantern Symbol: 25 for 3X, 100 for 4X, 500 for 5X
  • White/Yellow Lantern Scatter Symbol: 20 for 3X, 75 for 4X, 400 for 5X
  • White/Purple Lantern Symbol: 20 for 3X, 50 for 4X, 300 for 5X
  • Yellow Dragon Lantern Symbol: 5 for 3X, 15 for 4X, 50 for 5X
  • Blue Fish Lantern Symbol: 5 or 3X, 10 for 4X, 40 for 5X
  • Green Tiger Lantern Symbol: 5 for 3X, 10 for 4X, 40 for 5X

Our Verdict on MegaJackpots Star Lanterns

MegaJackpots Star Lanterns is made by IGT and it's a great looking slot with some decent enough features that offer plenty of replay value. The Floating Reels feature is a very interesting concept that will definitely have you spinning the reels again and again. The game is of Medium volatility so the good thing is that you will not be waiting too long for a nice payout and it is also great that there is a big progressive jackpot to aim for as well.

Brace yourself for a windfall in MegaJackpots Star Lanterns!