Bird of Thunder

Bird of Thunder, the latest offering from Habanero, boasts sophisticated design, beautiful graphics and animation, smooth gameplay, and best of all, a whopping 30 possible paylines. The five reels and three rows of symbols invoke the imagery of North American Indigenous culture. Users may hold differing opinions, about Habanero’s accuracy in depicting this culture, but it is certain is that they bring their vision across with a flourish, thanks to skillful animation, great sound, and robust design. Via HTML 5, it is available on mobile, tablet, and desktop platforms.

Theme

From the cacti in the desert background to the majestic eagle sweeping across the screen, the design of Bird of Thunder emphasizes North American Indian imagery – not surprising, perhaps, given Habanero’s strong presence in slots and table games at casinos throughout the world, including North American Indian Reservations. The background is a beautiful, warm-toned desert scape replete with mesas and a rolling horizon. When free spins occur, the whole setting shifts from day to night - mesas glow red and lighting appears in the dark sky. Visually speaking, the beauty of the design is nearly in a class of its own.

Gaming symbols include a series of totem animals: a rugged stag, fearsome bear, stoic buffalo, might serpent, and visionary owl. Drums beat in the background, and the sound of wooden flutes and marimbas accompany the appearance of any of the powerful birds that act as special symbols in this game. Other symbols, ranging from ten to ace, appear handsomely carved out of wood.

Betting and Features

The visual components of this game are a major plus, and that includes user interface and displays. All interactive user buttons and displays are at the bottom of the screen, with coin size, bet size, and auto spins adjustable by toggling the + and - signs. The spin button sits at the lower right-hand corner of the screen, with information pop-ups available in smaller buttons just below.

The title of this game indicates the eagle, who Native American cultures believe to possess impressive magical powers, according to the design team. There are two distinct eagle symbols in this game: one, streaking across the symbol leaving a trail of cool colors behind, acts as a wild, substituting for other symbols to form winning combinations. The other, stately and red, serves as a scatter: when three or more appear, ten free spins are awarded.

Should more scatter eagles appear, the free spin period is prolonged, allowing big wins to pile up. Both symbols can trigger beautiful animated sequences of the magnificent birds in flight across the screen.

Our Take

Habanero has successfully spiced up its gaming portfolio with this robust offering. Bird of Thunder has everything one could ask for in a five reel slot: solid gameplay, plenty of ways to win, and an aesthetic that makes the play enjoyable. It comes highly recommended.