Venetia Introduction
Venetia is a visually bold and striking free video pokies game from the developers at GameArt. Traverse the famous canals of Venice, take in the fascinating history of the city built on water, and win big while you are at it! Packed with features such as Gondola Scatters, Venetian Mask Wilds and a bonus Gamble feature, now is the time to take that vacation in Venice you have always dreamed of.
Everyone has a ticket - mobile and tablet players are also catered to with an optimised mobile version, with no download required!
Look and feel
The reels are set against one of the famous Venetian canals, with lights reflected in the calm water. The symbols are illustrated with icons and scenes of life and culture in the great city of Venice. Symbol animations with each win bring the reels to life with glistening regal hues of scarlet, silver and gold, backed up by exciting synth-orchestral music congratulating you on your winning spin.
The screen really glows and the Venetian Mask wild symbol is one to watch out for, changing colour in a stunning animation that almost pops out of the screen.
How to play
Venetia features 20 fixed paylines across five reels with three rows. While the number of active lines cannot be changed, other options are available; for example, the bet per line ranges from $0.01 to $0.50, giving players a maximum bet per spin of $10.00.
An innovative and laudable feature is an indicator sitting just above the spin button that shows clearly how your winning spins are formulated and highlights wilds and other special symbols in particular colours for extra clarity. Players can also stop the reels spinning when they please, just as you can on a physical pokie machine. This adds a welcome sense of realism.
Symbols
The playing card symbols, from nine to Ace, are lavishly decorated with regal accoutrements. Line up five Aces or Kings to multiply your bet x 1.25. Other symbols feature beautifully-rendered famous landmarks of Venice, including the Doge’s Palace and the Winged Lion. Five Doge’s Palaces pays out 2.5 x your line bet, whereas five Winged Lions are worth a handsome 7.5 x your bet!
Venetian Wilds
The real money lies in the special symbols. The Venetian Mask (we have a game themed around these!) is the wild, substituting for all regular items to help you form more winning combinations. Any wins made with the Mask are also doubled! Additionally, land five Masks on an active payline and your bet is multiplied by a breathtaking 90 x.
The scatter symbol is represented by the Gondola. Get three or more of these anywhere on the reels to win 15 free spins! All winnings during the free spins feature are generously multiplied by three, and additional free spins can be won during the feature if three more gondola symbols turn up. Free spins are played with the same bet used in the winning spin that triggered the feature.
Feeling lucky?
Players can take a chance to increase their winnings by clicking the ‘Gamble’ button after a winning spin. Guess whether the face-down card is red or black - get it right and your winnings are doubled! If you are feeling lucky, you can gamble one win up to five times; alternatively, simply press ‘take’ to collect your hard-earned winnings.
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