The Explorers Introduction
The Explorers from renowned developer EGT is new to free online pokies. It is an intrepid adventure on the high seas discovering new worlds and hidden treasures. On the journey players retrieve all sorts of objects to enhance the quest and unlock greater rewards.
Land Ahoy
The adventure starts on the shores of a tropical island with views overlooking an azure blue sea. As you would expect from EGT, a lot of thought has been put into the look and feel of the reels. From the first spin players meet the other intrepid adventures on this exciting journey. There is a surly ship’s captain reminiscent of Captain James Cook, the beautiful bejewelled daughter of a prosperous merchant and a bespectacled young fortune seeker.
The detail does not stop there, the other symbols are intricately carved letters, a sextant and a compass, an eyeglass atop a leather-bound diary.
X Marks the Spot
Bulgarian based EGT rarely stray from five line pokies, because they work wonderfully and give a varied and uncluttered game play. At the beginning of each spin a bet needs to be placed. There are five differing amounts - $15, $30, $75, $150 and $300 - so a wager to suit any pocket. Winning is uncomplicated, all that is need is two picture symbols or three of lesser value across the lines depending on the initial stake.
Gunships and Tropical Islands
Hitting the galleon wild card triggers a clever animation when it lands on a winning line. The camera pans in on one of the cannons that fires a large lead shot at the player. The scatter symbol is reminiscent of the island that started the game and is the perfect counter balance to the exciting adventure. The sounds are based on the sounds of traditional pokie machines, with the clicking of the reels.
A win signals the onset of a dramatic pirate themed musical interlude. As the win counter clocks up there is a satisfying clink of coins until a final kerching with the total bounty.
Do You Dare?
For the more intrepid explorers each win leads to a chance to double the amount gained. It is a simple game of chance, the draw of either a red or black ace card. If the correct colour is picked, then the gamble continues. If three cards are picked in a row of the same suit then a maximum bonus of $10,500 is the reward. It ends when either the player walks away and the bonus is added to the pot or the incorrect choice is made and all is lost.
Reluctant Hand or Salty Sea Dog?
The Explorers has been crafted to suit all levels of pokie expertise. As with all reel games it is sensible to start playing in fun mode to understand all the different symbols and winning combinations. In this mode, there is no financial obligation and all winnings are virtual, but this does not lessen the experience. Those of a more adventurous disposition can play at a comfortable spin stake and have the chance to unearth hidden treasure.
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