Lady Godiva Slot Machine
Many people are at least passingly familiar with the tale of Lady Godiva, an 11th century Countess of Mercia. While her actual life was quite interesting in its own right, she is best remembered today for a story that was first told about two hundred years later, in which she was said to have ridden a horse through Coventry in the nude, covered only by her long hair, as part of an agreement with her husband that will see him remove a heavy tax that is burdening the townsfolk.
While it’s almost certain that never actually happened, the legend is known to this day and has become ingrained in our culture. That makes it the perfect fodder for slot machines, including one from WMS that is simply named Lady Godiva. Originally found in land-based casinos, this machine has been ported over to the Internet through the Play4Fun Network, where the “Any Way” action can now be enjoyed at a number of social gaming sites.
A Generous Machine
This game uses a rather unique format, one that you may not have seen before. There are a total of six reels in play, each of which includes four symbol slots. If you’ve played games by some other developers, you might be familiar with the all ways system, in which you play one flat rate in order to gain access to every possible payline combination. That’s what is at play here, and given the super-sized reels, that means there are 4,096 possible wins on each spin.
While the format might be a bit different, the goal is quite simple: the object is to match identical symbols from left-to-right across the reels. There are basic, low-value symbols like jacks, queens, kings and aces, as well as bigger winners like cats, roses, and tiaras. The biggest prizes, unsurprisingly, are attached to Lady Godiva herself. She is a large, stacked symbol that can cover as many as four positions, potentially taking up an entire reel in the process.
Players can also try to match scatters and wilds. The scatter is a horse, and grants rewards if you hit three or more anywhere on the screen. The jewel acts as a substitute, helping to complete any winning lines (except for scatters).
Jewels Fit for Royalty
There’s really only one special feature available on this machine, but it has the potential to grant some amazing payouts. Hit at least three horses, and you’ll earn free spins, starting with ten and going up in number if you hit more scatters on the triggering spin. Not only will you then get your free rounds, you’ll also have the added benefit of stacked wilds, making it easier than ever to complete numerous wins on every play.
The Ride of Your Life
The Lady Godiva slot machine is a great game for those who love the all ways style of gameplay. We don’t see too many of these titles at social casinos, so this WMS title is a very welcome addition, especially when you consider just how many ways it gives you to win on every spin. Throw in a really fun theme, attractive graphics, and easy to follow action, and this is a very solid addition to any collection – something that helps explain its popularity at land-based resorts, and something we think will make it just as big of a hit online.
