Cinderella

Platipus Gaming unveils a lovely fairy tale slot in Cinderella, based on the classic kids’ story about the mistreated young woman swept onto the throne thanks to enchantment, a handsome suitor, a fairy godmother, and an adventurous spirit. Though it’s not clear why a gaming design company would want to appeal to childhood audiences, this title features stacked wilds and a variety of free spins in bonus play, all without facing the threats posed by ugly stepsisters.

Theme

The fairy tale world of Cinderella provides the setting this this five-reel slot, with her attic apartment, shimmering with fairy dust, in the background. Gaming symbols include a horse with a magnificently-coiffed mane, a pumpkin, the clock about to strike midnight, a sack of grain, and a wise-seeming mouse, as well as the playing card values ace through ten. A smiling, rustic Cinderella acts as stacked wild, while the glass slipper scatter symbol opens the way to the bonus round. A charming soundtrack adds orchestral colors and playful energy to gameplay.

Betting Options and Functions

Platipus Gaming has been somewhat uneven in the quality of its releases of late – there have been some excellent titles, some middle-of-the-road offerings, and more than a few forgettable entries. Cinderella seems to fall into the middle category, though it must be said that every release from this designer shows an admirable attention to detail. There are 40 fixed paylines, all paying from left to right only. Bet per line can be set from 0.01–2.00, for an overall per-spin bet range of 0.40–90.00 times the betting currency. Autoplay is available for up to 1000 spins at a time, though players should exercise caution before choosing this option, as there are no optional loss limits available. A menu offers players sound options, paytable information, detailed game info, and hand history. Turbo play is also on offer for players who prefer a faster game tempo. The theoretical RTP sits below the industry average at 95%

Features

The appearance of the glass slipper bonus symbol on reels one, two, or three sets this game’s bonus game in motion. Once the feature is triggered, players spin the bonus wheel to reveal which of the six varieties of bonus will be played. Between one and twelve free spins will be awarded, with between one and three reels completely taken up by wild symbols throughout. If the round goes well, players will be able to enjoy a comfortable payday without having to bother with any handsome princes.

Though bonus play is the main story here, it should be noted that the wild symbol, bearing the image of the leading lady, is twice as tall as other gaming symbols, doubling the chances of a winning combination whenever and wherever it occurs.

Our Take

Though Platipus Gaming does strong work in creating a unique, enjoyable gaming atmosphere in this game, and though the bonus feature is better than what is found in the average online slot, Cinderella is nevertheless brought down by clunky design and sub-par RTP. If only the design team had had access to a fairy godmother of its own.