Triple Double Totem Slot
Magnificent totem poles adorn the reels of Triple Double Totem, one of the newest video slots to be released by Novomatic, to give players an incredible insight into Native American culture.
Not only are the monumental carvings impressive to look at, but each totem pole has a symbolic meaning for the indigenous people who worship it. Commonly carved from western red cedar trees, totem poles serve many purposes. This includes totem poles being used as welcome signs for village visitors, as animal spirits, and even as symbols to represent tribes or individuals. Those of you with a deeper fascination with Native Americans will already know that many tribes believe each person is connected to nine different animals who guide them through life – which is why so many totem poles have carvings of animals.
On the Triple Double Totem video slot, the spirit animals you will be worshipping in the hope of being led to life-changing wins include frogs, bald eagles and golden eagles. The title of this online slot certainly gives away its focus on totem poles, and the Native American theme in general, but you’re probably scratching your head wondering why the words ‘triple’ and ‘double’ have been included. These refer to the substituting 2x and 3x multiplier symbols that feature on the reels. And those aren’t the only special features, as there’s also an exciting bonus wheel waiting to be spun.
Celebrate Cultural Beliefs
Set in a remote wilderness with tall trees flanking the reels, Triple Double Totem by Novomatic, a long-standing slot manufacturer that has been around since 1980, is awash with color. Yellow, orange and red hues blend together in the backdrop to present a beautiful sunset view. Clusters of distinctive Eye of a Medicine Man symbols also appear in the background. This is a very powerful symbol in Native American culture. It represents a person with magical powers of spiritual healing who can also see into the future. Fingers crossed they see you spinning your way to the top of the striking totem poles on these reels, as that will mean you’ve managed to secure lots of real cash.
Considered an online slot of low volatility, Triple Double Totem is a 5-reeled slot that consists of a 3-4-5-4-3 game matrix. To prosper from this Native American-themed slot, you’ll need to match at least three symbols from left to right across one of the 40 fixed paylines. And don’t worry about struggling to receive a signal on your mobile in this remote setting, because Triple Double Totem has been mobile-optimized for all platforms. This means you can bow down to totem poles using your iPhone, Android, Windows or Blackberry smartphone.
Spirit Animals and Delicious Fruits
While we would have preferred to see theme-related symbols like Native American tribesmen or tipis (the cone-shaped tents indigenous people live in), we can't complain too much about the inclusion of four fruity symbols. Let's face it. They are a pleasant change from the alphanumeric playing cards that so often represent the lowest-paying symbols in casino slot machines developed by Novomatic. Sweet-tasting cherries and juicy oranges will leave you hungry for even bigger wins, being only worth a maximum of half your stake. Things improve slightly for lining up sour lemons, as they are worth up to 0.6x your stake, while bunches of grapes deliver tastier wins of up to 0.75x your stake.
Of course, it’s totem poles that you’ll want to see lined up across the paylines most frequently as you spin the reels of Triple Double Totem. Unfortunately, payouts for totem poles aren’t as impressive as their colorful carvings, but there’s good news. Totem poles can appear stacked on top of each other, making it much easier to land multiple wins during the same spin. The pay table also states you will be paid up to 0.8x your stake for landing a combination of different totem poles across a single payline.
So, just how much can those spirit animals send your way? Green frogs and beautiful butterfly totems can return your whole stake, while a maximum of 2x your stake is on offer for matching buffalo or bald eagle totems. The highest-paying animal spirit of all is the golden eagle, which helps your balance soar by up to 6.25x your stake.
Enjoy Special Features Courtesy of Spirits
Watch out for special 2x and 3x multiplier symbols appearing on the reels of this free Triple Double Totem slot machine because they always give your winnings a significant boost. Possessing the same substituting powers of wild symbols, both multiplier symbols can replace any symbols except bonus scatters – which we will discuss below. When a 2x symbol is part of a winning combination, your winnings will double in value. Likewise, wins involving the 3x symbol are tripled. The most interesting aspect of these multiplier symbols is that they can be combined. This means 4x or 6x wins are possible thanks to the 2x symbol, while the 3x symbol makes 6x or 9x wins possible.
The striking bonus scatter symbol landing three or more times during the same spin sees the spirits shine even more luck on you. This combination of symbols triggers an exciting second screen bonus feature. You’ll be taken to a new screen where you’ll be presented with a bonus wheel. Consisting of 16 multicolored segments, each of which states a cash prize, this bonus wheel will have either one, five or seven pointers enabled. The enabled pointers are clearly visible as they are lit up. Once the wheel grinds to a halt, all cash values at the lit pointers will be totaled and added to your balance. Naturally, you’ll have to endure a single pointer being lit many times, but five or seven pointers almost always result in a hefty win.
Terrific Totems You Simply Must See
The manifold meanings of carvings on totem poles have led them to become a prime source of inspiration for online casino games developers, which explains why so many totem-themed slots are available to play for real money at online casinos. One of our favorites is the highly animated Turning Totems video slot by Thunderkick. Instead of having symbols falling from the top down, each of the three individual carvings on all five reels spin quickly to determine whether you’ve won or not. It’s a win-both-ways game, meaning you can win by matching symbols from left to right or right to left. There are several bonus features to enjoy too, so pay a visit to the young native boy who presides over the fast-paced action today.
If you prefer to stick with the Native American theme, you should check out the Totem Lightning slot machine. Developed by Red Tiger Gaming, this visually stunning 5-reel, 40-payline slot offers thunderous prizes worth up to 1,000x your stake. Random lightning blasts see low-paying symbols being blasted away, plus there is a totem multiplier ladder to climb. This is one for fans of medium-to-high-volatility online slot machines.
Will You Be in High Spirits?
Don’t let the paltry payouts put you off spinning the reels of Triple Double Totem. The inclusion of multiplier symbols ensures there is more potential than first meets the eye, and we reckon you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how frequently those 2x and 3x symbols appear.
However, the main reason you’ll want to visit this Native American wilderness is the lucrative bonus wheel that has been included. It may not fit in with the totem theme, but you’ll certainly be in high spirits if you manage to light up five or seven pointers. These features, combined with the striking visuals and funky soundtrack, make Triple Double Totem a very enjoyable release which certainly gets the thumbs-up from us.
