Leprechaun Links Slot Machine: Review & Demo
Leprechaun Links is coming via Microgaming and Slingshot Studios, as a slot machine with increased volatility, which can also pay more than enough to make it worth it for some players. The theme they’ve went for is not unusual, we’ve seen our share of Irish-themed games in the past, but hopefully that’s not going to be an issue for too many players. There is certainly enough in the game, to make it worth checking out.
You’re getting 5 reels and a total of 40 active pay lines from Leprechaun Links. It’s a game with very high volatility, and a 96.20% RTP, that can end up paying as much as 25,000x the stake in a single round. Of note would also be the free spins feature, the Link & Win respins, super stacked symbols, and the wilds.
Leprechaun Links Betting and Prizes
The wagers from Leprechaun Links will start from a minimum of $0.20, and could end up at a maximum of $20 per spin.
As for the rewards that one may claim if they give this slot machine a chance, those can be rather impressive. Up to 25,000x the stake can be paid in a single spin, which appears to indicate a jackpot of up to $500,000.
As this comes from a slot machine with a very high volatility rating, it’s going to be the type of game to be wary of. You need to know what you’re getting yourself into, if you want to go after that big prize.
RTP is fine though, at 96.20%, provided that the operator didn’t choose a lower setting there. It’s better to check with them before you start playing, and make sure that the RTP is at a level you’re OK with.
Slot Features
First of all, you’re going to find that a wild symbol is used inside, the one showing the image of the Leprechaun. Use it as a replacement when the circumstances allow it, but know that it can also get you paid directly (up to 25x the stake will be paid when you form a combo of up to 5 wilds).
The Power Stacks mechanic is a good one, and it’s guaranteed to trigger each spin. The slot selects one of the symbols, and turns it into a super stacked version, with increased odds of getting it to form combinations that spin.
Link & Win is a streak respin bonus, a type of feature that is quite common right now in new slot machines (you might know it as Hold & Win from other games). It triggers when you get a minimum of 6 Coins in view. You will get 3 respins then, with the triggering symbols locked, and with a chance to get more after that. The respins reset whenever new symbols land.
You can get fixed jackpot prizes or regular cash prizes, depending on the symbols that land in this mode. The wins are worth twice as much if you get them during free spins (up to 5,000x the stake is possible when you fill all symbol positions with coins).
A more common feature, with 15 free spins, can also be triggered when you get scatter symbols to land up to 5 times. A prize of up to 100x the stake is also paid then. The advantage of this mode, is that a 2x multiplier will be used on all wins, including the Link & Win jackpots (if you trigger the feature while in the free spins mode), plus you also get to use stacked wilds.
Theme & Design
Theme-wise, it’s not going to be that interesting, since you’re looking at an Irish story, one which involves the Leprechaun and his treasure. It’s a common story in slot machines, so it’s difficult to get excited about it.
Among its symbols, the slot relies on Coins, Leprechaun Wilds, Clover scatters, and a mix of symbols ranging from the pocket watch, to money bags, music instruments, beer mugs, pipes, and the four card suit icons.
Conclusion
Leprechaun Links is a type of game that you might be familiar with already, at least if you’ve played Microgaming slots in the past. It has the same features as some of their other releases, but now with even better top jackpots and increased volatility. It could make for a decent choice, if you’re an experienced player.
