Play Joy Boat for Free

Just one glance at the screen will instantly transport you to a tropical paradise getaway where the gentle turquoise waves are carrying you to your next adventure.

Although the graphics aren’t 3D, it’s still a very seductive design that will make you long to be on an exotic getaway, quietly sipping a cocktail or two and relaxing on a hammock…

The background setting looks nothing short of idyllic with the crystal clear waters gentle and calm, and the luxury cruise liner quietly circling the secluded island. The sea is so clear you can spot small fish and plants below the surface while on the island shores, the soft white sand is bordered by shady palm trees.

And if that wasn’t enough to give you a serious case of cruise envy, there are even more beautiful images on the reels too. Look through a porthole and into the smiling face of a dolphin or take it easy under a lounge chair or umbrella. There’s a saucy señorita flirting outrageously and a duet of delicious cocktails vying for your attention as well!

You’ll also find a whole host of other cruise-related symbols such as the captain’s hat (minus the captain!), the ship, a rubber rescue ring and an anchor.

Before you start taking your chances on the reels do an exploration of your own to discover the prizes that could be up for grabs if you win.

You can find this information on the paytable away from the main screen.

To qualify for a payout you’ll need to match identical symbols along an active payline. However, it’s easier to win on Joy Boat than elsewhere as you’ll only need two of any symbol to get a win. Many other games require at least three! However, the more symbols you manage to match the bigger your payout will be. Five matching symbols will give you the top prize.

You’ll also find a scatter symbol on the reels; this can help to boost the prize money you win. A scatter awards a multiplier but the amount you receive depends on how many scatter symbols you spun. If you landed five scatters you’ll qualify for the top payout of x25.

There’s also a bonus symbol which will unlock a special feature round if you land three or more. Playing the bonus will give you a free prize which could be as much as x100!

Once you’ve finished looking around, get onto the reels and prepare to play but don’t forget to set your bet first before you do.

There are 5 reels set out in a standard 5x3 configuration, with 5 paylines available to play. These can be reduced if you’d rather play on less; it’s a matter of personal preference what you choose.

You can also set the value of the coins from the minimum of 0.02 up to the maximum line bet of 2.00. This provides a max total bet of 10.00 per spin.

Being able to flex both the number of paylines and the coins makes this game suitable for both low and high betters. If you don’t want to drop your chances of winning but need to lower the stake you might want to opt to reduce the coin value rather than the paylines. If preserving the highest possible payout is your priority, then leaving the stake unchanged but dropping the number of paylines might be preferable.

To make a longer play more comfortable, there’s the Auto Spin feature. This starts the reels automatically on each turn so you don’t need the hassle of having to constantly click to begin. You can choose how long to leave Auto Spin turned on for but you can also cancel it whenever you choose, taking back manual control of the game.

Joy Boat by iSoftBet really captures the pleasure of a cruise and will make you wish that you were there! A small game with relatively few features and prizes, it might not be attractive to everyone despite its great graphics and entertaining theme.