Cupid's Arrow Slot Machine
Some people say that love is a game of chance, which may or may not be true – who are we to say? What we do know, however, is that this slot machine by Novomatic is certainly a game of chance with its 5 reels, 25 paylines and bounteous bonus gameplay action.
In fact, this slot machine might just make your heart go pitter-patter with its amorous display of special features, including two wild symbols and three bonus games specifically designed for you ladies out there. And fellas, feel free to have a spin too because with an 800,000 credit jackpot at stake and a 50/50 gamble game on offer, we wouldn't blame you if you did!
Romantic spins
Admittedly, Cupid's Arrow is a slot machine by Novomatic that you are either going to love (no pun intended) or be turned off by. The fact of the matter is, it's probably up there as one of the cheesiest slot machine themes to ever have graced the online casino world. Don't get us wrong, because there is nothing wrong with a bit of tackiness every now and again – it's just that you might need to have a certain taste to appreciate what this particular cheesy slot machine has to offer.
The whole game screen is smothered in romantic red with hot pink undertones while the reels themselves present all of the stereotypical trappings of true lurve – that being everything that you would find in the local supermarket aisle around the first two weeks of February. The Valentine's Day gifts include scented love-heart candles, strawberry chocolates, red roses, champagne, and a bottle of perfume. What better way to tell someone that you love them than by insinuating that they smell?
Playing the leading roles in this lovey-dovey slot machine are a cast of good-looking characters, all of which are depicted by the use of realistically rendered illustrations. The three eligible bachelors of this slot machine actually appear so alike that they obviously go to the same barber shop, but not to worry because they can be distinguished by their background locations – London, Paris and San Francisco. Meanwhile the blonde and brunette female characters have an awful conundrum before them: which one of these identically handsome chaps will they fall in love with?
Pamper yourself with a bonus
Spinners will find that they are also presented with a conundrum while spinning the reels of Cupid's Arrow. Should the scenario arise in which three scattered love letters appear on reels 1, 3, and 5, players will have to select one of the letters to reveal the blind bonus prize from a possible three outcomes, which are:
- - Girl's Night Out free spins: this bonus round awards 10 free spins with two special symbols – a wallet and a new female character. When the wallet appears on the middle reel, the lower paying gentlemen symbols are given higher values. The lady symbol, on the other hand is a wild icon which will extend to cover the whole reel when it appears.
- - Shopping Spree bonus: hit the shops with this special pick'em side game. Choose from 24 items in the shop to receive bonus prizes. Finding a ticket will take you on to the next of the four shopping locations.
- - Cupid's Arrow free spins: this bonus game is nice and easy. Players get 15 free spins with the same symbols as those used on the normal reels.
Blowing up tornadoes of sand isn't her only party trick either. That is because Cleopatra will appear on reels 1, 3 and 5 to acts as the slot machine's wild symbol and replace all other icons. Not only that, but she will play as a bonus-triggering scatter, meaning that three Cleopatra symbols appear simultaneously in any reel position will activate a round of free spins.
Cupid's Arrow wild and scatter
Even if players aren't being treated to those bonus games, they can still benefit from a couple of wild icons. First of all, there is the Cupid's Arrow logo symbol which replaces all symbols in the game except the bonus scatter and the other wild symbol. That other wild icon is depicted by Cupid himself, and it will only appear on reel number 5. However, when it does appear, the little cherub will shoot arrows across the reels, turning a random number of symbols into logo wilds. That way, players have even more chances of finding the following line bet multiplier prizes:
All 25 paylines in this slot machine are fixed, but players can choose from a range of total bets from 50 to 10,000 credits.
Spins you could fall in love with
Whether you are after some romantic spinning action, or just after some big bonus gameplay to get your heart racing, then Cupid's Arrow is well worth a spin. In truth, the theme is a bit over the top with the romantic gestures, so it might not be for everyone. But then again, an 800,000 credit jackpot is not a bad price to pay for stomaching the cheesiness!
