Play Loaded PI for Free

Everyone has a favourite fictional detective. Sherlock Holmes, Columbo, Ironside, Dirty Harry, Kojak, Ace Ventura – the list is endless. With their cheesy catchphrases and terrible haircuts, those iconic sleuths represent the swift justice of good old law and order. Spinners can get stuck into their own little mystery with this mobile optimised slot machine which delivers some high octane spins.

The graphics are sharp and vibrant, taking on a comic book style design to add an element of pulp fiction to the proceedings. There are also some iconic props from the crime-thriller genre such as a magnifying glass, a classic police car and a Loaded PI officer's badge just for good measure. You will also meet some character symbols including a classy female singer, a smoking bandit and a private investigator with a loaded pistol complete with a Columbo style raincoat.

The game has a very modern aesthetic even though it takes on a retro detective theme. That said, there aren't any mind-blowing animations to truly draw out the detective drama. There is, however, a classic big band musical score which blasts as you spin the reels, helping to transport you straight to the scene of the crime.

Loaded PI boasts an ultimate jackpot that is worth 1,000x the value of the bet per line. That may not sound like the most lucrative of top payouts, and it's not. However, with 25 paylines available to play with, spinners have a decent chance of unleashing that jackpot with any spin of the reels.

That 1,000x line bet multiplier is rewarded whenever a player matches five “Loaded PI” badge icons. The next most valuable symbol is the villain character, five of which will pay out 500x. Going further down in value and the cop car pays no more than 400x, the singer offers 250x and the magnifying glass awards 150x.

The least rewarding icons are depicted as playing card values such as A, K, Q, J and 10. The most valuable (A) pays out a 125x line bet multiplier while the least valuable (J and 10) both pay 80x.

Since this game is tailored for mobile platforms, you will notice that there are a few little differences to normal online slot machines. For example, there is no control panel below the reels where you can alter your wagering options. Instead, players can simply tap the “Stake & Lines” tab to find a scrolling menu where 1-25 paylines can be activated and bets can be placed ranging from 0.01 coin per line to 1.00 coin per line. If your thumbs can't hack all of the tapping action, then you can set up a series of up to 100 continuous “Auto Spins”.

This game is compatible with desktop computers but you will have to use your mouse cursor to drag and scroll the menu options as you would on your mobile device.

Even the best detectives need a little tip-off now and again. You might just get that helping hand thanks to Loaded PI's special symbols – the wild and scatter. The wild symbol is depicted by the PI character and it is very handy indeed since it will complete winning lines by replacing other game symbols.

In fact, all game symbols will be replaced by the wild icon except for the “Free Spins” scatter. Find three of these images in any one spin and you will set up 15 free spins. This is your window of opportunity to gather as many clues as you can. Who knows, if you make the right connections then you might just end up winning a handsome sum of cash.

Loaded PI is a simple game with a few generic bonus features such as free spins and a wild symbol. The overall payout schedule isn't the most generous in the industry so it isn't necessarily going to completely arrest your spinning desires. Nonetheless, this Nektan slot machine does warrant a good deal of respect for its neatly designed aesthetic and easy-to-use mobile interface. With this game, you'll never be too far away from some solid crime-thriller action.