Lucky Haunter

Lucky Haunter Slot Machine Review

From the ever-popular development team at Igrosoft comes Lucky Haunter, a video slot game that appears to take place in a seedy tavern, complete with all the trappings you would expect – tavern food, games and plenty of alcohol.

The game retains the soft and simple hand-drawn style that is a signature of their work (except for the 3D barrel, oddly enough). The colorful palette and well-designed interface make this a very attractive proposition for potential players, and given Igrosoft’s reputation for making games with huge jackpots, this one looks like another winner. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves – how does the gameplay live up to their established reputation?

Hauntingly Beautiful

It’s funny; when we first saw the name “Lucky Haunter,” we immediately thought of the ghostly Pokemon characters of old. That said, we weren’t expecting a Pokemon-themed video slot when we loaded up this game, but the fact that it’s not about ghosts of any kind shocked us.

Instead, it seems to take place in some sort of tavern. We would have thought from the “Lucky” in the title that it was meant to be a reflection of what you would expect when playing a slot machine game, but it actually seems to be the name of the fictional tavern that this game takes place in.

Many of Igrosoft’s games were created when online gambling was still in its infancy. Perhaps this is the reason why the games look very simple and somewhat dated when compared to more recent offerings. But the simple animations and rough contours make this game look charming, giving it a sort of retro late 1990s vibe.

The game itself is very well designed and it is no surprise that Lucky Haunter has lasted so long. The interface is incredibly easy to use, and the pay table button explains everything you need to know in a few simple slides. The graphics look as clean and crisp as ever despite the game’s age.

Putting Luck to the Test

As with most of Igrosoft’s games, there are nine pay lines at your disposal. There are no coin denominations in effect, but you can bet up to 25 coins on a single line, which effectively serves the same purpose (albeit forcing a higher minimum spin price). The middle buttons change the number of pay lines in effect (odd numbers only), and the rightmost button lets you initiate a spin. The “Double” button can only be activated if you get a winning spin, which is explained below. There are also wild and scatter symbols in the game.

Seriously, Igrosoft isn’t afraid to play hardball when it comes to their prize jackpots. The base jackpot is 5,000 coins and goes up to 187,500 credits on the most expensive spins. The jackpot is not progressive, however, and there are no free spins to make winning this jackpot an easy feat. Igrosoft makes you pay – literally – to get those winning spins. This is especially true given the fact that Igrosoft lets you go double or nothing on every winning spin you make. The gimmick is the same as all of their other video slots games – you pick from a series of four cards, and if the cumulative total is higher than what the dealer has, you double your winnings. If the opposite is true, you lose everything.

Order Another Round

The bonus game is triggered when you get at least three blue cork symbols anywhere on the reels. You get to choose from a bunch of corks with a variety of bonus prizes underneath. If you don’t get any that say “Exit”, you enter the Super Bonus Round. You have a 50/50 chance of winning the game’s ultimate prize if you pick the plate with a fried chicken underneath. If you lose, you’ll still receive your accumulated winnings.

A Refreshing Tipple

As quirky as Lucky Haunter is, its simple appearance belies the winning potential it holds. The game’s staggering payout potential is complemented by the fact that it offers a “double or nothing” round every time you win, giving the risk-takers among us an added thrill when looking to score big. There may not be a lot of paylines, but that doesn’t stop this game from offering plenty of other ways to strike it rich.

The bonus games add an extra layer of depth to this already great game. Lucky Haunter is a game that has enough to keep both casual and hardcore players interested and coming back for more.