Game of Thrones (243) slot review (MicroGaming)

If you are hooked to the 2011 Game of Thrones tv hit series, this MicroGaming slot is the game for you

The story is set in the mythical world of the Seven Kingdoms and is so popular that merchandising takes all kinds of forms: pc games, action dolls and last but not least, video slots.

The Game of Thrones theme has inspired Microgaming to release two versions of the video slot based on the famous story: Game of Thrones 243 ways and Game of Thrones 15 lines.

The version with 15 lines has 15 paylines (go figure) and a maximum bet of $€ 15 per spin. The 243 ways version has a maximum bet of $€ 6 per spin and, you have guessed it, 243 ways to win.

This Game of Thrones video slot also has the usual bonus features, such as the free spins with multipliers that can lead to massive prizes.

How does the Game of Thrones (243 ways) video slot work?

The Game of Thrones (243 ways) video slot has the standard 5 reels and 3 rows setup with Game of Thrones related symbols and the 243 Ways To Win mechanism.

Winning combinations are formed by spinning, from left to right, three or more identical symbols on the reel. The scatter symbol is the exception to this rule. It already pays out from 2 scatters or more, no matter where they drop on the reels.

The coin size ranges from $€ 0.01 to $€ 0.02, and the wagering levels range from 1 to 10 credits. The minimum bet per spin is $€ 0.30, and the maximum bet equals $€6 per spin.

Variance and payout rate

The payout rate (or Return To Player) of 95.01% is significantly below par.

Such a low RTP is a definite drawback of this online slot.

Game of Thrones (243 ways) is a medium to high variance video slot, with a maximum payout per spin of an astronomical 121,000 coins.

Symbols and payouts

The base game’s high-value symbols are the four family shields: Baratheon, Lannister, Stark and Targaryen.

Of these high symbols:

• The yellow Baratheon shield is the best paying symbol. A five-of-a-kind yields you 8.34 x your bet.
• The red Lannister shield awards you 6.67 x your bet for five identical ones.
• The grey Stark shield is worth 5.83 x your bet if you manage to get a 5-of-a-kind
• The red Targaryen shield gets you 5 x the total bet. You can already guess it: you need five the same as well.

Furthermore, you have the low-value symbols consisting of the well-known card symbols A, K, Q and J. A 5-of-a-kind of these low win symbols will give you a maximum of 2 x your total bet.

The Game of Thrones (243 ways) logo is the Wild symbol, and it replaces all other symbols of the game except for the scatter symbol.

If you spin a 5-of-a-kind of the Wild symbols, you win 16.67 x your total bet.

Gamble Feature – head or tails?

The Game of Thrones (243 ways) video slot also allows you to try your luck with the Gamble Feature.

By merely choosing head or tails, you can double your winnings. Any time you guessed it right, you move across 1 of 4 locations on the map.

Free Spins Selection Feature – which bonus feature should you choose?

The scatter symbol is the Iron Throne. This scatter can be very lucrative. It can award you up to 200 x your bet.

If you spin three or more scatter symbols (the Iron Throne), you trigger the Free Spins Selection Feature.

You can now choose one of the following four bonus features:

• Baratheon Feature: You get 8 free spins. All your prizes get multiplied by 5 x. The Baratheon shields are dropped in stacks of 3 on the reels.
• Lannister Feature: You get 10 free spins. All your prizes get multiplied by 4 x. The Lannister shields are dropped in stacks of 4 on the reels.
• Stark Feature: You get 14 free spins. All your prizes get multiplied by 3 x. The Stark shields are dropped in stacks of 5 on the reels.
• Lannister Feature: You get 18 free spins. All your prizes get multiplied by 2 x. The Lannister shields are dropped in stacks of 6 on the reels.

If you like to take more risk and go for the massive prizes, you should go for the Baratheon Feature. The Lannister Feature is the least risky one and therefore ideal for the more cautious players.

During the bonus game, it is also possible to retrigger free spins by spinning at least three scatter symbols.

Our verdict on the Game of Thrones (243 ways) video slot

The Game of Thrones (243 ways) video slot turned out to be a decent game with fine graphics and an exciting background tune.

However, with such a famous and rich theme as Game of Thrones, we would have expected something more spectacular than what Microgaming came up with.

This is, by all means, an oke video slot. However, the developers missed a huge chance to turn this slot into something extraordinary.

The slot does have medium to high variance so that you can win some massive prizes here, none-the-less!

3 out of 5 stars.

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