King of the Luau

Spin Games lays out a traditional Hawaiian feast for players in King of the Luau. Set on a dreamy beach at sunset, this five-reel slot offers delectable wins, free spins with triple multipliers, and stacked symbols throughout, increasing the chances of large wins.

Theme

Hawaii’s famed natural beauty provides the background for the five reels, with the cool purple sky of the setting sun looking down on serene seas and glorious vistas. Gentle ukulele music and the sounds of the surf accompany gameplay, soothing players into a relaxing, party atmosphere. Gaming symbols include the the king and queen of the Luau, the former acting as wild and also offering this game’s top payout, as well as a Tiki Totem, ukulele, and flower blossom, as well as the playing card values ace through ten. The volcano acts as the bonus symbol, the gateway to free spins, appearing only on the three middle reels.

Betting Options and Functions

Although a Luau is a celebration, any truly great party must be well-planned, and the design team at Spin Games obliges, ensuring that all gaming elements are sound and every detail is well attended-to. There are 50 adjustable paylines, each paying from left to right. “Bet per” is adjustable from 1–5 in this credit-based slot, yielding an overall per-spin betting range of 1–250 credits. Autospins are available up 200 spins at a time, though players should stay aware, as there are no loss limits. Sound options are available under the ‘menu’ tab, along with paytable information, detailed game rules, and a quick spin option for players who prefer a faster game tempo. The theoretical RTP, just above 96%, is excellent. Many symbols appear fully stacked, limiting the chances for small wins but amplifying the appearance of major ones.

Features

This game’s bonus feature is not easy to trigger, but it’s worth the wait: all three middle reels must be entirely taken up by the volcano bonus symbol. At this point, the volcano erupts, and the feature begins: the serene purple sunset and soothing tunes of base play are replaced with fiery red skies and the intense pounding of drums. Ten free spins are awarded, during which all wins are tripled (with the exception of the most lucrative payout, five-of-a-kind wild symbol, which does not receive the multiplier). This would be nonsensical, but for the fact that additional wild symbols are added to the reels during free spins, further increasing players chances for a big payday.

Our Take

A trip to Hawaii is likely to appeal to nearly all living humans, but for most, spending some time with King of the Luau is much easier to organize: thanks to Spin Games, this kind of trip cane lucrative as well. This designer has delivered a title worthy of consideration, although it would have been nice to see more variety in the endless spins, besides the single free spin feature.