With the links feature - you will definitely feel lucky
Lucky Links slot is an interesting new direction for Microgaming. It’s the kind of slot you would expect from a developer like NetEnt; highly polished graphics, arcade style gameplay and a real cohesion of different gameplay mechanics. Well, we’re not sure what prompted this new type of game - but we’re liking what we see.
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Microgaming’s latest slot features 20 paylines in all but in reality, it’s more like 40 paylines. Why’s that? Because in a rare twist this game actually pays both ways - meaning a player can win from right to left and left to right. Combine this with the game features and you have got a potential payout gold mine on your hands.
But do all these different gameplay elements sit together nicely? Find out in our full Lucky Links slot review.
Graphics and Animation
Graphically, this new slot has much in common with fast paced arcade style slots like Joker Pro or even Starburst Slots. Lovers of flashy special effects are guaranteed a treat playing Lucky Links. Our favourite eye candy moment from this game happens during the re-spin feature - the reel begins to pulse building that anticipation to a satisfying level.
Symbol wise, this slot likes to play on the luck part of its name, so you will find four leaved clovers, horseshoes and even acorns. Two card suits are also included in the game namely hearts and spades, but the clubs and diamonds are absent.
Gameplay
If you’re expecting a bonus round or prefer to stick to games with a classic scatters equals free spins bonus, then this may not be the game for you. There is no Lucky Links free spins bonus - but this slot is generous with its features and these features activate on a regular basis. The crown jewel of this game is the namesake - the lucky links feature. With each spin, clusters of symbols can lock together and stick in place - but what exactly does this do?
If a group of symbols link then you will trigger the lucky links re-spins feature; with a successful link, the slot will re-spin the remaining un-linked reels. If you manage to chain another link, then the slot will continue to re-spin until either no more links can be formed or you spin a non linking spin. With the stacked symbols and win both ways mechanic, you can see how this game can actually reward very handsomely.
Our Verdict
In our opinion, the lack of a Lucky Links slot free spins round should not be the deal breaker - this is one of Microgaming’s best new games and we like this adventurous type of gameplay. The main feature is generously supported by the ability to win both ways and the stacked symbols; each of the separate elements blend perfectly together making this a satisfying slot to play. Move over Lady Luck - it’s all about Lucky Links.
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