Lucky Links

Just for the Win has certainly come up with a proper name for their company, but does that mean you should play their slot Lucky Links just for the wins? No. That might be the primary reason to play these games, but the reasons for choosing a particular slot are vastly more complex. In this case, you can expect wins to land both ways, linking symbols, re-spins, excellent graphics and some tunes to keep you entertained.

Theme

The theme is centred around the name, with the links being the main special feature in the game. The symbols are a mix of different influences. You have the clover and the horseshoes to bring luck, but also the acorn for something different, and the familiar 777 for a bit of nostalgia. Playing cards are in there as well, with stylised suit logos. Music and sounds effects are surprisingly fresh and entertaining.

Betting Options and Functions

The game offers twenty fixed paylines, which pay from both directions. All you need to do is have a minimum of three symbols on adjacent positions and a win is guaranteed. The screen itself is formed from five reels in four rows. Betting is done by selecting a total bet fit for your budget, with possibilities ranging from 0.10 to 250 coins per spin.

The obvious downside of this game is the negligible wins. Starting with the playing card suits you are looking at a return of 0.3 to 1.2 times the bet. Even with the Lucky Links logo itself the maximum never raises above 7.5 times the total bet. The idea is, of course, to get such wins on every possible payline to increase the total wins high enough. But still, with 20 paylines this means that at best you are looking at a return of 150 times your total bet.

Features

There is really only one feature here, and that is the lucky links. At the start of each spin, one symbol is randomly selected to have the lucky links frame. These frames, when landing horizontally, will link the symbols together and trigger a re-spin. If the re-spin results in more framed symbols joining the congregation this will result in further respins. This can build up into quite a winning streak if you are lucky enough.

Our Take

You will definitely have to give this game a go on demo mode before putting any real money on the reels. The slot itself is quite well done, with the music and graphics being top-notch. The gameplay itself, on the other hand, is clearly stuck in a single mode. You are simply trying to land as many linking symbols as possible to trigger as many respins as possible. That might be an interesting way to play for some, but I would guess most people find this a bit tedious. Certainly, a game that is only for a selected audience.