Lucky Charmer offers players 3 reel, classic slot machine gameplay, all from the minds of Microgaming, one of the leading developers in the field of online casino games. Lucky Charmer doesn’t really have a theme as such, but if it did, it would be a cross between a snake charmer and something hot and spicy, if the icons used on the reel are anything to go by. This is unique in that it has a specific special icon and 2 special features worked into its design.
The appeal with Lucky Charmer stems from the fact that players can make positively low wagers, in this 3 reel, single payline slot game. However, as a consequence of that, the size of the jackpot is also much decreased than in other Microgaming classic slots. How cheap is gameplay? How do a maximum wager of $3 and a minimum stake of $1 suit you? This is because the coin value is always set to $1 and a total of 3 coins per spin can be staked in this slot.
Red hot chillies make their appearance in this slot machine game, and they are joined, of course, by the three types of bar icons that commonly feature in classic slots; the single, double and triple bar icons. As for additional icons, players can enjoy flaming red 7s and the green jackpot icon, although they should keep an eye out for the King Cobra symbol and that is worth big bucks.
This very special bonus icon does a lot of good, and that is King Cobra icon. This golden coloured cobra can substitute itself for the green cobra anywhere on the payline, and you’ll need said cobra to get a jackpot win. However, bag two of these King Cobra wilds and you’ll trigger the Basket Bonus game.
In the bonus round, players must choose from 3 flutes, this is very basic instant win game, but for such a game to appear in a classic slot is remarkable indeed.
Because players can wager anything from 1 to 3 coins per spin, this has divided the pay table up into 3 columns, with each column representing a coin stake and displaying the appropriate information for that stake. If you don’t want to look all the way through the pay table, just remember that 2 coins offer 2x the value of a 1 coin bet, and 3 coins offer 3x the number of coins for a win.
Now, when it comes to picking up wins, it helps to know which combinations are going to reward you. Players can pick up big wins for three flaming 7s, 3 triple bars, and 3 double bars. Medium sized wins are available for 3 single bars and 3 chillies, whilst any 2 chillies and any 1 chilli results in a small sized payout.
Now, about Lucky Charmer’s jackpot! That 3 coin wager has really split apart the jackpot too, meaning that you now have 3 jackpots to play for, which each one depending on what you have wagered in relation to the coin bet. The player needs to line up 3 green cobras, although they should remember that King Cobras are wilds that can turn into green cobras. With a single coin staked and all those symbols, you can win 1,000 coins. For a 2 coin bet and the correct symbols, you’ll win 2,000 coins. The top jackpot is 5,000 coins for all 3 green cobras (and/or wilds) and a 3 coin stake.
The theme is nice, the graphics are pretty snazzy and having a wild icon that isn’t a straight wild, but that can only turn into the jackpot icon is a wholly unique idea. I like this slot, and it has a lot offer players. True, there is only one payline and this can present a challenge, but classic slot players love challenges for the most part, and aside from being a basic classic slot, this one has got heart, spirit and will keep you entertaining for quite a while.