Play Cave Raiders for Free

If you've ever wanted to escape to an ancient ruin to find yourself some adventure and fortune, then this slot machine is well worth a punt. That is because you will come across some reel symbols on this spinning escapade, such as one which depicts a skull surrounded by golden coins, as well as another icon showing a vintage style parasol aircraft.

Accompanying you on the quest are two character symbols. One is an Indiana Jones wannabe with his fedora hat, leather jacket and explorer's stubble. The other is his female partner who hasn't gone all out with the cliché clothing, but instead is playing it cool with a fetching red top and khaki trousers. There are also some special game symbols such as the wild icon which is represented as a golden figurine and a free spin activating scatter symbol which is simply depicted with the word “Spins”.

This game has some decent graphics considering that it is tailored for play on handheld screens. The stylised cartoon symbols are bold to behold yet suitably rugged enough to evoke the ancient nature of the theme. Behind the transparent reels, players will see a busy background of rocks and jungle, transporting them away from their everyday lives. That is unless you actually live in the rainforest, in which case you would need to have a fairly strong internet connection to play this slot machine. What's more, the game features a typically adventurous theme tune, which is a staple for any archaeological quest.

In order to start spinning, punters will have to get their thumbs out to tap in their desired wagers. Unfortunately, this slot machine doesn't offer the most daring range of stakes to match the theme since the top line bet available is only 1 coin. The minimum wager is 0.01 while you can play with anywhere between 1 and 9 paylines.

All wins are calculated by applying the relevant line bet multipliers that are listed in the “Menu” section. For example, if you come across five 10 icons then you will multiply the value of the line bet by 80x, the same goes for five Js. Going up the payout table and you will see that five Qs or Ks will make for a 100x multiplier while five As will offer 125x. The golden skull symbol pays out no more than 150x and the plane is worth 250x when five are connected. You really want to find the character symbols because they will pay out 400x and 500x, the former multiplier applies to the female explorer and the latter is applied to five male adventurers.

The games biggest paying icon, however, is the Cave Raiders logo which offers the top jackpot multiplier of 1,000x. Keep an eye out also for the golden statue symbol, because this lustrous chap is a wild icon, which will make winning lines by replacing all other paying images. So, he could be the difference between a no-win spin and a lot of loot!

Another important symbol to look out for is the “Spins” icon. This acts like a scatter in the way that it doesn't need to align to reward spinners. However, this scatter doesn't have its own paying value but three or more will trigger a round of free spins, regardless of whether they appear on active paylines. This gives you and your exploring comrades the chance to find more treasure without having to spend any stakes.

This mobile-optimised slot machine provides bettors with an instant escape to an exotic jungle where forgotten riches and magnificent artefacts are waiting to be found. Unfortunately, the game doesn't boast any big bonus action or any gamble games to break up the spins, but then again it is more than effective if you just want some straightforward mobile gameplay with a little touch of epic.

Spinners who enjoy the adventures of this slot machine can up the stakes with the enhanced version, Cave Raiders HD. This updated edition of the game features the same characters with even shinier reel symbols, more perilous dangers and stubblier faces.