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The Chukchi Peninsula of Russia is buried in the far north and this game is a tribute to the people that live there.

One of the most inhospitable places on the planet, this video slot reflects the harsh living conditions. The icy plains and subzero conditions do nothing to dent the optimism of the folk that live there though if the characters on this game are anything to go by.

The two men sitting in front of the fire are upbeat and smiling, and looking forward to their dinner of roasted fish, contentedly smoking a pipe as they wait.

And on the reels are a whole host of animal companions that you could meet on your travels from the worldly owl to the goofy reindeer and the rather dazed looking walrus.

Welcome to Chukcha; one of the friendliest places on the planet!

Despite the icy landscape, there are still plenty of prizes to be won – and not just roasted fish! If you are lucky you could walk away with real cash, but you’ll need to check out exactly what’s on offer first.

Using the “help” button on the right of your control panel you can view the paytable for the game. Compared to the bright and sharp graphics on the main screen, the paytable looks a little rudimentary in parts but it’s clearly legible and easy to understand.

Unlike other games, the paytable doesn’t just set out the prizes and how to win, it also explains the rules and how to bet. This could be invaluable for those who are new to playing video slots and haven’t quite gotten to grips with everything just yet.

The Chukcha sign is the top valued prize and if you spin five while on a max bet, you could scoop 10,000.

You’ll need to match at least three of any symbol to win but the more you match the greater the prize will be.

The amount you could win depends on the amount you bet and the number of active paylines. There’s up to nine paylines you can unlock for play but you don’t have to use them all if you’d rather bet lower. The buttons on the main screen allow you to select how many paylines you want to play with per spin.

You’ll also have the chance of setting the value per line too. This starts at a minimum of 1 and increases to 25; this is the amount per payline so needs to be multiplied to get the total bet.

As well as trying to match up the symbols on the reels, there’s some extra ways to win cash too.

There are two different bonus games which gives you the chance of winning another prize.

The first game presents you with a series of ice holes and it’s up to you to choose the right one. If you pick the one with a prize, you get to keep what you find!

The second game is a simple choice between two separate icons; choose the right one and you’ll find a tambourine which means you win a prize. Pick wrong and you’ll be returned to the main game empty handed.

But even if you don’t win on either of the bonus games, you can still up the ante by opting to play a risky game of double or quits.

Every time you win on the reels, you’ll have the option of doubling up your prize. If you accept the challenge you’ll need to beat the dealer in a high risk game of cards. If your card is higher than that of the dealer, you’ll double your win. If it matches the dealer, you’ll keep your prize without increasing it - but if it’s lower, you’ll lose the lot. Not a game for the fainthearted.

Chukcha by Belatra shows just how much fun you can have in the snow. The gameplay is inventive and easy to understand and there’s lots of help for novices who are just starting out. There’s something for everyone with this game so it’s highly recommended for players of all levels.