Joker Area Slots
As far as retro-themed slot machines go, you won't come across many that push the boundaries more than Joker Area by Kajot. What makes the game so unique? Well, for a start this classic fruit machine has 4 reels, meaning that there a many more ways to win than your average 3-reel slot.
However, the most interesting thing about this game is that it features 11 paylines which are laid out in all sorts of unconventional ways across the reels, giving players the chance to line up wins with as little as two matching symbols. Plus, the game offers some free spins for even more prize-winning opportunities which sets it apart from sister games like the Joker 81 slot.
Ready, aim, spin!
Not only does Joker Area put a new spin on the classic slot machine gameplay, but it also incorporates a novelty military theme into the equation. As such, the game's background canvas is designed with army style camouflage while a special soldier character acts as the game's joker symbol to substitute for other icons and complete line wins. Plus, the game is bombarded with all sorts of battleground sound effects whenever winning lines are formed such as alarms, explosions, gunshots, sirens and even the sound of spinning helicopter blades.
Ultimately, the success of this theme will really depend on the personal taste of the player. And to be honest, the novelty sound effects can quickly become quite cacophonous and annoying. Nonetheless, there is a mute button available in the control panel, giving players the chance to purely enjoy the colourful and clear array of traditional symbols such as plums, oranges, cherries, lemons, watermelons, grapes, stars and lucky 7s.
Not your usual set of paylines...
We said that this slot machine offers some unconventional paylines, and we weren't joking. As you will see, this game's 11 paylines are laid out in a criss-cross of horizontal and diagonal ways over the 4x3 reel grid. There are 3 horizontal paylines which naturally have the potential to award line wins of four matching icons. The 8 diagonal paylines, on the other hand, will only stretch across two or three reel positions, meaning that players will be likely to come across smaller wins on a much more frequent basis.
What's more, all paylines – horizontal and diagonal – pay wins in both directions. So, you could legitimately end up making winning symbols from two matching icons that appear on a diagonal payline on the second and third reels. That is something that very rarely happens in the world of slot machines.
That patchwork of unconventional paylines may be a bit confusing at first, but all you need to know is that wins are paid whenever two, three or four of the same icons are lined up along these lines. This will reward a total bet multiplier as listed in the paytable below.
Spinners have a limited range of wagering options from 10 to 1,000 credits per spin. While that may not appeal to punters of a more casual nature, big time bettors will surely be enticed with a maximum jackpot potential of 100,000 credits.
Free spins
Joker Area also offers players some free spins, and if you think that these free spins are conventional then you are mistaken! The bonus feature is triggered whenever the joker symbol appears on the second or third reels, causing the central pair of reels to revolve for 4 wager-less spins while the first and fourth reels remain static.
Go for the gamble
Any win in this uniquely designed classic slot can be doubled with a simple roll of the dice. The gamble feature will activate after every winning spin, giving players the choice to either “collect” their winnings or double them with a 50/50 guess – will the dice land on red or black? Players should note that unsuccessful gambles will result in the loss of all winnings, unless they have been safeguarded by the blue icon on the gamble dice.
Simple slot with explosive spins
Just when you thought that classic slot machines couldn't provide anything more interesting than a few fruit symbols and some free spins, Kajot software comes along and shakes up the entire genre with this utterly unique 4-reel game. Admittedly, the military theme might not appeal to every spinner out there, but if you can locate the mute button then Joker Area will surely provide plenty of exciting gambling entertainment though we do crave a modern feature or two like reel re-spins.
