King of Slots

King of Slots is an interestingly titled 5-reel video slot brought to you by industry stalwarts NetEnt.

Now owned by Evolution, another casino powerhouse, NetEnt are responsible for some of the most enjoyable games ever produced - including Gonzo’s Quest, Starburst and Divine Fortune, among countless others.

This slot is an altogether more simpler affair, packing just a pair of bonus features and two classic slot elements, in the shape of jewels and fruits.

The question is, does King of Slots live up to its name?

Design

As far as visuals are concerned, NetEnt have gone for a classy look. The gilded reels are framed by a purple neon glow against a black backdrop, while the playing symbols have been produced in a similarly elegant style.

Regarding the setting - your guess is as good as ours. A chequered floor hints an oversized chess board - minus the chess pieces, flanked by a pair of curtains drawn back. Perhaps we’re sat at a royal theatre auditorium waiting for Act 1 to drop?

Piecing everything together it’s all fairly basic, but pleasing nonetheless.

Gameplay & Features

In a nod to vintage gaming, expect to find symbols reminiscent of one-armed bandits like cherries, melons, crowns and lemons alongside playing card icons dotting the reels.

Wins are accomplished the usual way - by lining up at least 3 matching symbols from the left farthest reel across the 25 paylines. The Wild symbol is also on show here to carry out its regular duties, helping pull wins together by replacing other symbols.

As mentioned, two main bonus features highlight King of Slots.

First up is the Sticky Win feature, which comes into play following every win. This sees winning symbols lock in place while a respin ensues to enhance your win opportunities.

The other star attraction is Free Spins, activated on appearance or 5 Scatters or more. 5 Scatters equals the same number of Free Spins, with an extra 5 spins awarded for each supplementary Scatter.

During the feature all wins receive a 3x multiplier boost, spelling some welcome payouts especially if you hit retriggers.

King of Slots on Mobile

Thanks to the provider’s innovative NetEnt touch mobile platform, King of Slots is accessible on any modern gaming device. That means fans of iOS, Android, Windows and Mac are all covered in equal measure.

Volatility

Perhaps unsurprisingly, King of Slots comes with a middling variance score - perfect for some low key slot spinning requiring little input or forethought.

Moderate wins are achievable via the Free Spins bonus, but for the most part, you’re looking at small to bite-sized returns.

A 3,000x max win isn’t the loftiest, nor lowest we’ve encountered, but it can make for some fruitful spinning if your luck is in.

With that said, hardened gamers are best advise to get their kicks elsewhere.

The Verdict

Some online slots require hours of dedicated spinning in order to fully appreciate their features, mechanics, thematic, and how they all intertwine to impact on key metrics like max win and volatility.

With others, there’s little to be discovered beyond what’s promised on the outer packaging. King of Slots sits squarely in the latter category. It’s a game that scores low on originality and creativity, but one that will no doubt appeal to fans of vintage games.

Its 97% RTP score is certainly a high point - and may prove the difference for anyone considering giving this game a try.

On balance, King of Slots is not exactly fit for a king - one better suited to an heir to the throne, perhaps.

FAQs

Can I play King of Slots on iPhone?

Yes, thanks to NetEnt's NetEnt Touch platform, the slot comes configured perfectly for mobile gaming.

When was King of Slots released?

The game came out in 2015.

Does King of Slots offer free spins?

Yes, landing 5 Scatter symbols is sufficient to earn 15 free spins in King of Slots.