Battleship Direct Hit

Players on the lookout for the best video slots won’t want to miss out on Battleship Direct Hit!, the release from Red7 Mobile based on the classic board game by Hasbro.

This title is a far cry from child’s play, however: cascade wins are active on every spin, there are a whopping 117,649 ways to win, and missiles can sink ships, unleashing up to 50 free spins, jackpot payouts up to 2,500x, and more!

Theme

The board game Battleship has captivated generations of players…

… trying at random to sink the other player’s fleet is well and good, but with jackpot bonuses this lucrative, there is quite a bit more at stake here than bragging rights.

This game is built by Red7 Mobile, a UK-based firm with a diverse design skill set. Their bespoke slot titles always have a one-of-a-kind feel, and that’s definitely the case here. The simplicity of the original game is transformed into expansive 3D animation, complete with spinning radar screens, swiveling anti-aircraft turrets,

Gaming symbols include a series of naval medals and insignias, as well as the playing card values ace through jack. This game’s most important symbols, however…

… are the missiles. These can destroy target ships, triggering up to 50 free spins!

Betting Options and Functions

Instead of along traditional paylines, wins are awarded here whenever matching symbols appear on adjacent reels beginning with the leftmost. This yields 117,649 ways to win.

The overall per-spin bet is set simply from 0.10–100.00 times the betting currency. Autoplay is available for up to 100 spins, with adjustable loss limits available.

Turbo mode is also on offer for those who prefer a faster gaming tempo. There is a maximum single-game payout of 250,000.00 times the betting currency.

Player options, payline information, game rules, and more are available via a pop-up menu. The theoretical return to player (RTP) is above the industry average at 95.9%.

Features

• Missile symbols destroy ships and trigger free spins.
• 5, 10, 15, 25, or 50 freebies will be awarded, depending on which kind of ship is destroyed.
• Wild symbols are added to the reels during the feature.
• If additional ships are destroyed during the feature, either additional freebies or jackpot prizes will be awarded.

• Turrets may be triggered on any spin in base play.
• Turrets fire a volley onto the reels, destroying low-paying symbols and replacing them with high-paying ones.
• When all the letters of the ‘jackpot’ sign light up, the door will open, revealing the arcade.
• Choose 3 matching tickets to be awarded a jackpot prize.
• 4 progressive jackpots are available. They range from 20–250 times the total bet size.

Our Take

Red7 delivers a truly unique gaming experience here – it will appeal to military buffs, board game fans, and experienced online gamblers alike.

Players who enjoy this designer’s aesthetic should consider exploring Shadow State, their noir detective title.