Introduction
Set in the vibrant city of London, Fowl Play London is a unique online casino slot that puts players in the midst of high-stakes betting action. Developed by ELK Studios, this game offers an immersive experience with its engaging theme, sleek design, and exciting features.
Theme and Design
Fowl Play London takes inspiration from the world of high-stakes betting, specifically focusing on sportsbook-style wagering. The game’s background displays a luxurious demo mode interior of a high-end bookmaker, complete with elegant decorations and sophisticated lighting. The reels themselves are set against a subtle gradient of blues and greens, evoking the feeling of sophistication and refinement.
The symbols used in Fowl Play London are an interesting blend of sports-related icons and playing card suits. Players will encounter images such as tennis rackets, golf clubs, racing cars, soccer balls, and, of course, the standard 52-card suit symbols (hearts, diamonds, spades, and clubs). The graphics are crisp and vibrant, with each symbol carefully designed to reflect its respective betting market.
Symbols and Payouts
The game features a total of 20 paylines, spread across five reels. The highest-paying icon in the base game is the tennis racket, which rewards players with up to 250x their stake for landing five on a winning line. Other notable payouts include:
- Golf clubs: up to 200x
- Racing cars: up to 150x
- Soccer balls: up to 100x
The standard playing card suits (hearts, diamonds, spades, and clubs) offer significantly lower rewards, with the highest being a single wild symbol worth up to 50x.
Wilds
Fowl Play London features two types of Wild symbols. The first is a generic Wild icon that substitutes for any other symbol except Scatter and Bonus. This can be used to create winning combinations in both the base game and Free Spins mode. However, it does not increase payouts like some more advanced Wild mechanics.
The second type of Wild, known as ‘Split’ or ‘Double Wild’, is a unique aspect of Fowl Play London’s gameplay. These special symbols double up and split any potential win by two times its original value, adding an extra layer of excitement to the game. Keep in mind that only one Double Wild can be active per winning line.
Scatters
Fowl Play London includes a Scatter icon called ‘Betting Slip’. When three or more Scatters land on reels 1-5 (ignoring paylines), players are awarded up to 150x their stake, as well as access to the Bonus feature. The betting slip symbol will only award payouts without triggering the bonus if it appears less than 3 times.
Bonus Features
Upon landing a Scatter combination of three or more Betting Slips anywhere on reels (excluding paylines), players are treated to either the "Jackpot King" progressive jackpot round, or a series of up to four consecutive ‘Spin Boosters’ – each booster boosting your bet size up to 16 times with a chance to spin one final time.
The Spin Boost feature provides additional wins by randomly increasing payouts from between two and twenty-five times. Players can also activate either the "Bet Booster" (giving players a boost of 10x) or, ‘Betting Slip Frenzy’ – allowing them to select as many as four different bonus awards ranging in value up to 500x.
Free Spins
One of the standout features of Fowl Play London is its Free Spins mode. Activated by landing three or more Scatters on reels, players are awarded a set number of free games based on their original bet size (between five and sixty-five).
The Free Spins bonus offers increased payouts for wins due to an active "Double Wild" symbol appearing; when one lands, the pay-out is doubled. Unfortunately, no other bonuses can be activated during this mode.
RTP and Volatility
Fowl Play London’s Return-to-Player (RTP) percentage has been set at 96%, which should provide a fair balance for most gamblers seeking moderate to high volatility slots play – offering steady payouts in the range of €0.75 per bet up to the max win, although the hit frequency appears much lower due to its complex rules.
Betting Range and Max Win
Players can place bets between €0.10 and €25 on each spin, with a maximum potential payout (through any possible combinations) set at x50,000 of your original bet – not considering extra bonus multipliers.
Gameplay
The user interface is modern and intuitive, making it simple for players to navigate the various betting options and features of Fowl Play London. The slot includes an Auto-Play feature that allows players to automatically spin up to 100 times without interruption.
When in the main game mode or Free Spins bonus round – all symbols are clearly labeled on screen with brief descriptions of what each does; this offers a relatively straightforward gaming experience even for newcomers who wish to explore the more advanced mechanics found in high stakes betting simulations like Fowl Play London’s offering.
Mobile Play
Fowl Play London is designed to be fully compatible across mobile devices, ensuring seamless gameplay regardless of whether players access it through iOS or Android platforms.