Narcos is the latest slot from famed i-game provider NetEnt, with 5 reels and 243 paylines. It is filled to the brim with engaging features, including special wilds, multiple reel sets and a free spin round. This game also has one of the most exciting displays available on the market, so let’s have a look at this cracking slot.
Type: Video Slot
- Reels: 5
- Paylines: 243
- Bet Range: 0.20 to 400.00
- Jackpot: 300
- RTP: 96.23%
How to Play
The symbols are based on the popular television series of the same name, and thus features many images and scenes taken directly from the show.
There are four high-value symbols, all shown as different characters, including the dangerous Gacha, the DEA agent Murphy, his wife and, of course, the infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar.
After that, there are two medium value symbols, the flamingo and plane, plus the standard A, K, Q and J for the lower ones.
There is a wild in-game, which is shown as a DEA badge and can become a Walking Wild, plus a scatter and Locked Up symbol that triggers the free spins round and Locked Up bonus respectively.
When it comes to the betting, all you have to do it adjust your bet level using the icons on the user interface. You can choose any value between 0.20 and 400.00, which gives a wealth of bet options to choose from especially for those looking for a big punt. The RTP sits at 96.23%, which is quite typical for a slot of this type.
Bonus Features
Walking Wilds
This bonus is limited to the DEA Badge symbol, which will serve the function of a normal wild but can also offer some extra benefits. If you land it as part of a winning combination, it will convert to a Walking Wild and remain in play. With each subsequent spin, it will move to the next reel left to it, and these wilds will continue to generate until no new wins are formed.
Drive-By
This is a randomly triggering bonus that showcases an impressive animation of armed robbers on the reels. They will fire at random positions occupied by high-value symbols, after which they will turn wild.
Locked Up
To trigger this bonus, you will have to land the Pablo Escobar scatter symbol three times. You will then be awarded an instant coin prize, after which you will be taken to a new reel set. This will only feature the Locked Up scatter symbol and the Golden Briefcase.
Three spins on this new board are dished out, with the goal of landing as many Golden Briefcases as you can. These can offer a variety of benefits, such as more coin prizes, multipliers and additional spins.
Free Spins
This bonus round will trigger when you land the Car scatter symbol on the first, third and fifth reel on the same spin. This will bestow 10 free spins, plus the Drive-By feature can randomly turn one or more of the high-value symbols wild. Additionally, if any Walking Wilds are activated when the round is active, you will be given extra spins until there are no more left in play.
Visuals and Paytable
Narcos features a similar aesthetic to another of NetEnt’s games, Hotline. There are clear thematic comparisons between the two; they both focus on law enforcement and their struggles with crime, car chases and robberies are frequently referenced in both and even the time periods are the same.
If this is a niche NetEnt are working towards, we’re all for it as it has produced one of the most stylish, innovative displays in all of gaming history. The bonus features show off the best of Narcos’ graphical exploits, with each having a dedicated cinematic that fleshes out the theme and looks good to boot.
Take the Drive-By bonus, for example. Trigger it, and an exhilarating fight will break out between Escobar’s men and the DEA. This doesn’t just offer a few benefits in terms of gameplay, it’s also an explosive scene worthy of the actual show.
It’s certainly a striking choice of theme and the gameplay mirrors this, with eye-popping effects and features that can boost your payline a fair bit. On top of that, this game is fully licensed, so expect to see all your favourite characters from the show.
Kerching Says…
Like the series it is based on, Narcos slots is one of the best in its medium. Few other titles carry the level of graphical quality, engaging gameplay and rewarding features that this game does. It’s a marvel to look and gets the perfect balance between style and user accessibility.
Then there are the features, which could pay out nicely if you are fortunate. There is a healthy amount of variety on offer here, with the mix of free spins, coin prizes and win multipliers serving well.
Play it at Kerching
Has this Columbian tale piqued your interest? If so, you can find it here at Kerching. Don’t worry if old Pablo’s a bit too intimidating for you, we have a lot more slots available to play. If it’s fame rather than infamy you’re after, try out Da Vinci’s Diamonds. Or, if you want the complete opposite of cops and robbers, play Kitty Glitter. Remember to check our promotions page if you’re a newbie to see our current welcome offer and any other specials we might have.
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