Beautiful Bones

Theme

Honoring the dead is part of many cultures worldwide, but probably the most famous of them all is the one celebrated in Mexico.

Dia de Muertos or Day of the Dead is a multi – day holiday celebrated throughout this South American country, with family and friends gathering and praying for the souls of those who passed away.

Inspired by this holiday, Microgaming has created the Beautiful Bones video slot.

In the background…

…we can see colorful confetti and fireworks. The reels are set within a golden frame with small skulls as decorations. Visually, the title is top – notch with amazing graphics and design. The soundtrack complements the theme perfectly, and you can hear mariachi music playing while the reels are spinning.

Betting Options

Beautiful Bones is a slot played with 5 reels, 3 rows and 243 ways to win.

Below the reels, punters can adjust their bet to go anywhere from 0.30 up to 30 $ per spin. There is also Auto Play available for those who don’t feel like hitting that spin button constantly.

On the pay-table…

…the standard 9, 10, J, Q, K and A are the low – value icons. Interesting design and vibrant colors make them fit perfectly with the theme of the title.

The common symbol of the holiday is the Skull. Celebrants paint their faces, using mostly black and white colors, creating astonishing skull masks.

AND:

When you look at the group of high – value icons, you’ll notice 2 men and 3 women with those amazing, but also spooky masks. The women also have marigolds in their hair, which is the flower used to honor the dead. They are all ready for celebration and the men will get you 3x total bet, while the women are more generous with 10 x total bet.

Special Features

The origins of this holiday can be found in the traditions of Aztec tribes, which held festivals dedicated to the goddess also known as the Lady of the Dead.

The modern – day version of this festival is very rich and colorful. So, it’s not a surprise it sparks up such creativity among developers.

AND…

…when it comes to special features, the release has quite a collection.

The Wild is represented by the red heart and will, as per usual, substitute for any symbol on the grid bar the Scatter.

Anytime a player lines up, horizontally or vertically, any 3 symbols of a kind, they will be rewarded with one more extra spin. The symbol in the center of the combination will turn wild for the next spin, enhancing the punter’s chances for a win.

Also…

…on the side of the grid, you’ll notice the Scatter meter. Anytime the Scatter, represented by the sugar skull, lands on any of the reels, it will be transferred to the meter. In order to activate the bonus spins feature, you’ll need to land at least 10 skulls or…

…you can choose to continue the accumulation. Depending on the number of skulls – 10, 20 or 30 – you will get 10, 15 or 18 extra spins. Plus, every round brings a 3x, 4x or 5x multiplier.

Conclusion

Overall, it’s a great looking video slot with really immersive gameplay.

Beside the eye – catching visuals, the release offers a set of special features that take the game to another level. There is the Wild, an extra spin with every 3 of a kind lined up on the grid, up to 18 bonus spins, and a 5x multiplier in the additional round.