Siberian Storm Dual Play from IGT: Slot Review - get ready to feel the cold!

Animal based slots are extremely popular with players nowadays and software developers keep churning out new titles inspired by animals ranging from jungles through to forest environments. This slot is an update to IGT's hugely successful slot Siberian Storm and is set in a harsh arctic tundra in Northern Russia where a rare and beautiful white Siberian tiger lives. So have your warmest winter coat handy and visit this extremely cold climate to seek out a huge fortune deep inside the Siberian tiger’s lair.

It is a 5 reel slot game with the option to play between 1,440 0r 2,880 ways to win. It comes with some very cool features like Dual Play, Multiway Xtra Wins, Stacked Wilds and Free Spins.

Special Features

The first thing that I noticed while playing this game is the Dual Play mode, this option allows you to spin with two machines: 1,440 or 2,880 ways to win. This is an interesting concept and it is a highly original feature not seen in other slots. The 2 machines are linked by a middle reel which stretches up to 10 symbols. If you decide to play with 2 machines then you can double all of your wins but at the same time, your average wager per spin doubles as well. The Multiway Xtra Wins feature also comes into play with the Dual Mode feature as it pays out for the same symbol in any position in adjacent columns on the 2 machines.

The Wild Symbol is depicted by the white tiger with the word “Wild” in orange and red letters. It substitutes for all symbols except the Scatter and Free Spins symbols and it will only appear on reels 2, 3, and 4. This symbol is very important as it comes stacked on the reels and since reel 3 is 10 symbols high, there is the potential to land a stack of 10-high Wild symbols! The Scatter symbol is denoted by the word “Scatter” and it is the highest paying symbol in the game as if you land 5 of these symbols then you will be awarded an amazing payout of 3,750X your original wager.

To activate the Free Spins bonus game, you will need to land 5 Free Spins symbols on the reels. The Free Spins symbol is depicted by an image of a tiger’s eye. In this feature, you will be awarded 8 free spins and if you land another 5 Free Spins symbols while playing this bonus game then you’ll be given an additional 8 free spins. When playing with the 1,440 ways to win machine, it is possible to win up to 160 free spins but if you prefer the higher stakes of the 2,880 machine then you can win up to a staggering 480 free spins! It is also worth noting that Stacked Wilds play a big part in this feature as they can lead to even bigger payouts than what you would normally get in the base game.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

To be fair, the graphics do look a little dated when compared to more modern slots. The game is set against a snowy backdrop with the Siberian white tiger lying beside the reels and gazing intently at you as you play the game. Symbols consist of tigers, tusks, and some jewellery that seems to be fashioned out of bone. The animations are pretty decent as symbols flash and blink brightly when you form a win along the reels.

I must say that the music is excellent in this game. It is upbeat, fast, and has a real adventurous feel to it. You will also hear the odd roar of the tiger from time to time just so you know he is watching you at all times!

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 1,440 0r 2,880 ways to win, an RTP ranging between 92.53% - 96.2%, and a maximum payout worth 3,750X your original bet.

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: 0.75, 1.50, 2.25, 3.75, 7.50, 15.00, 22.50..150.00

• Siberian Storm Logo Symbol: 25 for 3X, 75 for 4X, 500 for 5X
• Orange Tiger Symbol: 12 for 2X,1.00 for 3X, 35 for 4X, 200 for 5X
• White Tiger Symbol: 10 for 3X, 25 for 4X, 150 for 5X
• Purple Necklace Symbol: 7 for 3X, 15 for 4X, 60 for 5X
• Mammoth Tusk Symbol: 5 for 3X, 12 for 4X, 50 for 5X
• Blue Jewellery Symbol: 3 or 3X, 7 for 4X, 50 for 5X
• Purple Jewellery Symbol: 3 for 3X, 7 for 4X, 25 for 5X
• Green Jewellery Symbol: 3 for 3X, 7 for 4X, 25 for 5X

Our Verdict on Siberian Storm Dual Play

Siberian Storm Dual Play is made by IGT and it's a highly original slot to play because of the two different ways of playing it. The Dual Play mode is tailor made for high-rollers as it doubles your average bet per spin but if you prefer to take the cautious approach then just stick to the 1,440 ways to win machine. The Free Spins is a great addition to this game as it provides the most lucrative payouts, especially if you land a couple of Stacked Wilds. Be warned though you may have to invest quite a bit of time playing this game before you trigger the Free Spins feature.

Seek out the elusive white tiger in Siberian Storm Dual Play!