Play Samba de Janeiro for Free

The backdrop for the reels in Samba de Janeiro features a series of fireworks lighting up the night sky and the silhouettes of people dancing in the streets. On the board itself however there is a preponderance of black, particularly behind the playing card symbols which are in abundance. This doesn't really help to set the scene. At least when you do record wins with the themed playing symbols, the animations kick in and this game starts to finally come to life. If you win with the game’s logo for example you will see fireworks explode and a couple samba dancing together.

Anytime you record a win in the base game you'll be given the option of activating the gamble feature. This is a simple red or black card gamble which will give you the chance to double your money or lose everything. The card flashes between red and blue and when you click on it you'll discover your fate. The previous five cards that were drawn are also shown to give you an indication of what you can expect. In demo play, this slot prove to be surprisingly generous, awarding 12 free spins after just a few rounds had been played.

One of the best things about this slot is that any time you record a win in the game, even during free spins, you have the option of gambling with this amount to see if you can double it up. There are also wilds to remain locked in place during free spins, helping you win additional sums. The temptation of course is to try and gamble with each of your free spins wins to double them up. In practice however this proves to be extremely difficult. After all, it is not as if this comes down to skill – it is purely lucked-based and you may find that it takes a good degree of patience to win with the gamble feature in free spins.

Although the free Samba de Janeiro slot is clearly showing its age and where there is a lot that could be improved, there is still a certain charm to it that’s hard to resist. At first this slot doesn't really get you into the party mood, but when you’re treated to those free spins, well it's hard not to end up smiling, particularly with the animated sequences that include drummers drumming and bikini clad women with exotic head dresses raising their hands aloft in jubilation. The fact that free spins can be so generous, even without activating and winning with the gamble feature, is also another reason why Samba de Janeiro might just want a closer look.

Samba and Brazil are themes that many developers have tried their hand at. While Samba de Janeiro is undoubtedly a fun game when it gets going, it can't compete with the newer games which have much better graphics. These include Samba Brazil by Playtech. This is a 25 payline slot which has an RTP of 95% and which awards anywhere between 7 and 25 free spins with a multiplier of as much as 3x. There are plenty of other samba slots out there as well including Samba Carnival, Samba Nights, Samba Spins and Samba de Frutas.

Samba de Janeiro isn't a great game, but it's still one that might just be worth choosing to play for free provided you're happy to play on desktop. It's true that this slot is showing its age and it is a shame that Android and iPhone players can't get involved. It is also very true that certain elements of this slot including the playing card symbols and interface don't really gel or sit well together. However, the soundtrack is much better and because there are some serious sums to be won from this game, Samba de Janeiro might just warrant a closer look.