El Gran Festival Slots
It is a fact of life that everybody loves a party. None more so than the Latin population. So slot machine developer IGT has taken the wise move of releasing a slot game with a theme based on El Gran Festival.
This 5 reel, 720 ways-to-win slot machine has a true fiesta feel to it which is a vibe that IGT do not really show in their slot machines too often. In truth, the closest thing that the developer has released relating to a fun time is the much-heralded Garden Party. Not exactly something that would entice Dave “the Rave”.
Anyway, here we are! El Gran Festival is upbeat and full of thrills from the get go. This game is from the MultiWay Xtra selection of titles and these are releases that often receive praise from players as opposed to criticism. This also means the reels have a 3-4-5-4-3 set-up.
In a unique little perk to the game that will delight Spanish-speakers and those of a Latin heritage, IGT have made it possible to switch the language used throughout the game between English and Spanish at the flick of a button.
Theme
The Latin party theme is one that has proved to be successful across the slots genre both in the land-based and online markets. So it is slightly surprising that IGT have only just dipped their toes into this genre.
IGT has decided to implement its MultiWay Xtra mode on this slot and it is an aspect of the game that will attract a number of players that have experience of playing these types of slots on IGT casino sites before.
Titles such as Siberian Storm, Fire Horse, and Miss Red have been a big hit with players so the same will be expected of this game. Not all of those games share the same reel layout as El Gran Festival but hopefully that will not be something that will put players off.
The symbols on the reels consist of all things fiesta-themed. Sangria, mojitos, and cocktails, sexy Latin dancers, drums, maracas, tambourines, and beautiful flowers all fill the positions on the reels of this game.
Features
El Gran Festival is a typical IGT slot in the way that it offers little in terms of features compared to some of the complex behemoths offered by other developers. Free games and multipliers are about as in-depth as the features get here so let's check them out.
- Stacked Multipliers – Oh, yes! These are not just your normal, run-of-the-mill multipliers. These are Stacked and they can really add some weight to the wins you can trigger during the base game. Even the 2x multipliers can turn a small win into something worthwhile.
- Free Games Bonus – It is always good to see a free spins bonus round but they can sometimes fall a little short with IGT when it comes to quantity. This slot offers a maximum of 8 free spins after triggering the bonus feature with five Bonus symbols. It is not a huge amount but the inclusion of the Stacked Multipliers partially compensates for the lack of spins available. It is also possible to re-trigger the free spins so all is not lost.
Summary
El Gran Festival is one of those slot machines that gets the excitement levels turned up even before you sit down and play it. The Stacked Multipliers and free spins ensure you enter this slot knowing there is the potential for big wins. It might not be one for those of you who prefer more complex titles. However, it is still a slot we would recommend at least trying.
IGT are often releasing darker and more serious slots so this is a refreshing change in terms of the theme. The MultiWay Xtra layout is a delight to see included and this one again proves that IGT can nail those slots spot on. Yes, there could be more free spins and a second bonus feature would add more power to its punch. This is a simple slot machine that doesn't take any risks but has the ability to captivate you for hours at a time.
