Introduction
123 BOOM is a seafaring pokie, and each of its five swashbuckling reels shows four pirate themed symbols. Male and female pirates top the paytable with the largest wins, but there’s also a gold stuffed treasure chest, gold coins, pistols and a pair of cutlasses to look out for.
A tattered Jolly Roger flag, treasure map, telescope and ship’s wheel carry less value, but standard symbols are only a small part of this pokie’s massive appeal. A cannon symbol launches 123 BOOM’s best bonus feature, which promises free spins, multipliers and explosive wins. There’s even a special cannon ball wild that fires across the reels, substituting for other symbols.
123 BOOM is a pokie that’s novel in every way. Even the grid can be adjusted so that the reels spin either horizontally or vertically. Best of all, this pokie uses cascading reels (called exploding wins here) so multiple winning combinations can form per spin!
This adventurous, high octane pokie harks back to the golden age of piracy, and you can take to the seas without risking any money with our free pokies, which are all here to play in demo mode!
123 BOOM - Theme, Graphics and Design
123 Boom is a truly immersive pokie, and 4ThePlayer has done an admirable job of recreating the bluster and heroism of life on the high seas. The scene is set amidst a battle between two pirate galleons. Fire and smoke billows from both vessels and cannonballs soar between the two, exploding on impact.
It’s at once captivating and exciting, since the reels are situated between the two ships. Subtle sound effects like groaning timber and lapping waves add to the sense of immersion. Symbols, too, are incredibly well rendered. The detail on the two pirates is astounding, and the ghostly Jolly Roger, tattered and frayed, is particularly evocative of beleaguered pirate ships limping into port after a battle.
We loved the seafaring music that plays as the reels spin. However, it feels like a bit of an omission not to have this music playing continuously, since its heroic overtures would suit the battle scene perfectly.
123 BOOM RTP and Variance
123 BOOM has an RTP of 96.4% and it’s a medium-high volatility pokie. The maximum payout on this pokie is x14,827.
How to play 123 BOOM
This short introduction should help you navigate 123 BOOM’s naval warfare!
1. The main menu is the best place to start. Open it by pressing the menu button to the left of the reels.
2. Select “paytable” to see how much the symbols are worth.
3. Press “game rules” to familiarise yourself with bonus features.
4. Close the menu to get back to the main game.
5. Bets are adjustable using the blue arrows placed above and below the spin button.
6. Autospin allows you to automate your play, and you can access it by reopening the main menu and selecting “autoplay.” Up to 100 spins are available, along with loss/win limits of your choosing.
7. It’s important to keep responsible gambling in mind, so always set a budget before you start playing.
8. When you’re ready to take to the seas, press spin to begin!
123 BOOM - Bet & Win Sizes
The least you can bet on 123 BOOM is 0.10, and the maximum is 20. These totals are adjustable using bet controls. A top single line win of x20 is awarded for a 5x combination of pirate captains.
There’s plenty on offer across the rest of the paytable, so let’s see what you can win with other x5 combinations.
Five pirate captains = x 20
Five pirates = x 5
Five treasure chests = x 3
Five gold coins = x 2.5
Five pistols = x 2
Five cutlasses = x 2
Five flags = x 1.5
Five maps = x 1.2
Five telescopes = x 1
Five wheels = x 0.80
Since 123 BOOM uses cascading reels, there are no paylines in the traditional sense, but a brilliant 1,024 different ways to win. The pokie's top win of x14,827 is similarly impressive, but huge wins are likely to remain elusive.
123 BOOM - bonus features
123 BOOM has some neat and unique bonus features which make every round different and can (if you’re especially lucky!) be lucrative.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Sliding cannonball wilds
This feature can trigger on any spin that hasn’t resulted in a win. The cannonball wild will fly in from the side of the reels. It substitutes for all but the cannon bonus symbol, and causes explosive wins (cascades) to occur. This is a brilliant feature that has the potential to turn a losing round in the right direction!
Cannon bonus
You’ll need to land 3 or more cannon bonus symbols to launch free spins, which come with a range of exciting features. Not only is the sliding cannon wild now active on every single spin, but each exploding cascade win is rewarded with an increasing multiplier.
Concluding thoughts
123 BOOM is a compelling pokie in every sense of the word. It’s rare to find a pokie this immersive, and every tiny design decision is in place to sweep you off to the high seas!
Gameplay features are the real highlight, though, especially the cannon bonus. Explosive wins in the base game are thrilling enough, but since they come with ever increasing multipliers during the cannon bonus, they’re even more special.
An alluring design, high octane gameplay and fantastic bonus features make 123 BOOM an easy pokie to recommend. It has a spectacularly filmic quality that gave us a taste for piracy, sea battles and loot!
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