Apollo Rising Online Slot

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APOLLO RISING SLOT REVIEW

• Progressive Jackpot: No
• Software: IGT
• Paylines: 100
• Reels: 5
• RTP: 92.56%

5 reels, 8 rows, 100 play lines - that is what this futuristic online slot game from IGT has to offer. Don’t be misled by the title, though, as this game is not really reminiscent of the Apollo missions, other than the fact that it does have an outer-space theme.

The game features cartoon graphics - giving it more of a Jetsons than an Apollo mission appeal - and instead of the space exploration story of the Apollo missions, it has players travelling to a space station to rescue a dog named Blue and a monkey named Bananas. The fact that it has 8 rows and 100 play lines gives it more of an arcade feel, rather than the traditional look and feel of a slot machine.

Other than the unique interface, the game is also notable for its accessibility and portability. You can play it not only on your computer, but also on mobile devices like a tablet or even your cell phone, whether it be an iPhone or an Android phone. And don’t worry when you see the reels start spinning upwards; that’s just the way the game is designed.

Feature Symbols

The traditional lower value symbols--A, J, K, Q, 9, and 10--are still present in the game. They are joined by a spaceman and a spacewoman, as well as the main characters, Blue and Bananas. These high-paying symbols are unique in the sense that they are huge, covering 2 to 3 rows on a reel.

Just like any other slot machine game, there is a Wild symbol that serves as a substitute for all other symbols, thus helping you create winning combinations. In this case, the Wild symbol is an eye-catching, flashing pink and is also the symbol that triggers a bonus feature known as the Rising Re-spins.

Bonus Rounds

As mentioned earlier, the one bonus feature you need to trigger if you want to win big in this game is the Rising Re-spins feature. That is because triggering this feature can lock an entire reel while the re-spin happens, and may lead to two more reel locks and re-spins. The winnings you can possibly get with this feature are certainly no joke.

You trigger the Rising Re-spins feature when you land a Wild on the second, third, or fourth reels, transforming the Wild symbol into a rocket that covers the entire reel and locking the Wilds on that reel as the re-spin is awarded. If another Wild appears on either of the 2 remaining central reels during a re-spin, then you get another rocket and re-spin. You get to enjoy this feature for up to three times.

Apollo Rising is certainly non-traditional, and the risk can be high, as it can take some time before you hit any of the high-paying combinations. But with 100 fixed pay lines and the possibility of huge payouts, it’s well worth the risk. And it doesn’t hurt that the game offers a lot of interesting twists and turns, and comes with a full load of innovative features.