The Spin Lab Introduction
Get those white coats on - it is time to get scientific! The Spin Lab, a science-themed pokie from developer Next Gen, can be found right here at Online Pokies 4U alongside many other free pokies.
The game
Spin Lab is one of the most innovative pokies out there. The basic game starts just like any other pokie - you must match three or more symbols to win coins. The matching symbols must be adjacent to each other and consecutive from far left to right. The number of coins you will win for each successful spin will depend on the type of symbol that is matched.
The playing card symbols, for example, have a comparatively low value to the atom symbols. There are also two special symbols that you may have come across in other pokies. The wild symbol can be used as a substitute for any other symbol on the reel, apart from the scatter symbol, which makes it easier to generate matches and win coins. In addition to its special properties, the wild is very valuable when matched together.
Five matching wild symbols could bring in as many as 1,000 coins! The scatter symbol is the real star of the show. You must spin the reels to reveal three or more of these in any position on any reel to win coins; furthermore, the amount of money you win will be multiplied by your original bet, giving your winnings even more of a boost! The magic of Spin Lab comes next.
Every time you spin to reveal three or more scatter symbols, you will enter the Spin Lab Bonus round, where you will be asked to choose your own bonuses! The options include choosing prizes for different symbols, adding extra wilds to the reels, and getting five extra free games. You will then continue through to your five free games with your customised symbols on the reels. Choose wisely and you are sure to have a very lucrative round!
The look
While the bonus round really is the star of the show, the graphics and animation used in Spin Lab are very nicely done. The atoms are depicted as 3D, with shafts of white light giving the reels a science fiction glow. Every time you make a successful match, you are rewarded with fast, impulsive, celebratory music. The whole science theme is enhanced by the appearance of puns at the base of the reel on every spin.
Examples include 'Make like an atom and split', 'Are you positibe you lost an electron' and our favourite 'Never trust an atom, they make up everything!' Scientists are not exactly known for their sense of humour! Spin Lab is one of those pokies that every enthusiast should try.
With a simple pokie structure at its nucleus, the customisable bonus feature adds a level of fun to the game without adding too many complications. There are some great chances to make some real money, especially if you are prepared to lay down some reasonable bets. With a mobile version also available, this game is likely to become your new favourite hobby.
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