Alkemor's Tower

Wizards are somewhat odd beings aren't they? When you think of the most famous wizards of our time, the chap from Oz, Gandalf, Merlin or even the characters in the Harry Potter franchise of books and films, these are not your average run of the mill people.

So it's fair to say that the Wizard Alkemor will fit nicely in with this group. Alkemor is the focus of Betsoft's exciting Alkemor's Tower slot, a game packed with bonus features including the Wizard's famous Tower, which has different floors (a Nature Floor and a Celestial Floor) each of which inspires different bonus themes in the game.

This 5-reel slot has been one of the most played games each month for Betsoft ever since its release, so we are going to take a close look and see just what about this game makes it so popular with slot players.

Overview

• Game: Alkemor's Tower
• Developer: Betsoft
• Reels: 5
• Pay Lines: 243 Ways to Win
• Minimum Bet: 0.30
• Maximum Bet: 150
• Jackpot: 1,750 coins
• Free Spins Bonus: Yes
• Other Bonuses: Yes
• Progressive: No
• Volatility: Medium

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Presentation

It is fair to say that the presentation on Alkemor's Tower is top notch. Betsoft have earned a very good reputation for producing slot games that are easy on the eye and come with high production values and this game is certainly a great example of that. The visuals are stunning and very detailed and the animations in the game are also excellent.

They are accompanied by a soundtrack which is perfectly suited to the game and is neither annoying or out of place and the net result is a game which looks and sounds as well as it plays.

What's on the reels?

There are eight standard symbols on the reels in the base game and there are three lower paying symbols and three higher. The lowest paying symbols are the scales, the scroll, the toadstool and the gems, which offer payouts ranging from 15 coins up to 375 coins.

Higher value symbols on the reels include the Ring, the gold coins, the green crystals and lastly Alkemor himself, and these offer a range of higher value wins from 100 coins up to the single line jackpot of 1,750 coins.

There are a number of other symbols on the reels too, and these are all linked to the different bonus features of the slot as we shall expand upon in more detail below.

Wild features

Alkemor's Tower doesn't have a Wild symbol on the reels, but it does have two bonus symbols which offer a similar feature, both of which are detailed in the Other bonus features section below.

Free Spins features

There are two Free Spins bonus features on the slot and which one you play through depends on the symbols landed to trigger the bonus.

You need to land two Spell Book symbols on the first two reels and then either the Vine/Nature Floor symbol on the third reel, or the Bound Book/Celestial Floor symbol on the third reel. This then triggers 10-15 Free Spins on a fresh new reel set and depending on which symbol you landed on reel three, you will play with the following bonuses attached.

• Vine/Nature Floor - When you land a Vine symbol on the third reel, it will eat its neighboring symbols, awarding you a cash prize for each symbol.
• Bound Book/Celestial Floor - Land a black hole symbol on reels 2 or 4 and it will eat its neighbors, giving you a cash prize for each symbol consumed.

Other bonus features

The main bonus feature of the Alkemor's Tower slot is the Elemental Spells bonus. This is triggered when you land the Spell Book symbol on the first two reels and then one of the four Elemental Symbols (Earth, Air, Fire or Water) on the third reel.

If you then go on to land further Spell Book symbols on the fourth or fifth reels, this will increase the potency of the spell cast (and increase the effectiveness of the bonus you trigger).

The four different bonus features are:

• Water Spell - Trigger this bonus and any Spell Books or Elemental symbols on the reels all turn Wild, apart from the the Spell Book symbol on the first reel which will turn into a random symbol in the game. Once this occurs, then the pay outs from the spin are calculated.
• Earth Spell - With this bonus all the Spell Book and Elemental symbols on the middle three reels turn into Wild symbols and are held in place. All other symbols on the reels are then removed and replaced with fresh symbols dropping down from above before your payouts are calculated.
• Air Spell - Once again with this bonus all the Elemental Symbols and Spell Books on the middle three reels become Wild symbols and the remaining symbols rearrange themselves offering you a chance of additional or increased payouts.
• Fire Spell - The final bonus sees the middle three Elemental Symbol and Spell Books all turn Wild and then further Wild symbols are added to the reels equal to the number of Spell Books landed on the triggering spin (between two and four). The payouts on the spin are then calculated.

Finally, the last bonus feature is a Gamble Feature which can be used on any cash win in the game in the base game. You can select heads or tails from a coin spin and if you guess correctly, then you will double the value of your prize. However, guess incorrectly, and you lose your winnings. There is no limit on how often you can try and double up your prize.

Best feature of the Alkemor's Tower slot

There are a lot of great things about Alkemor's Tower as a slot game, including the different bonus features and Free Spins, but for me the four Elemental Bonuses are what makes the game work so well. The sheer number of them, the different bonus features they have and the size of pays you can land with the bonuses makes them a key part of the slot and they also perfectly tie in with the theme of the game too.

What does the Alkemor's Tower slot lack?

The most obvious omission on the Alkemor's Tower slot is a Wild symbol on the reels, but in truth, while on some slots this would be a big omission, with Alkemor's Tower, you don't really miss that as the game does have so many other features packed into it. Certainly the game would be better with a Wild part of it, which is reflected in its score, but its omission does not ruin the slot at all.

Conclusion

Alkemor's Tower is a fantastic slot that is packed to the brim with features. The base game is fun to play and can be rewarding in its own right, but it is when you land the four Elemental Features, the two other bonus features, or one of the two Free Spins games that things really kick into action. With so many varied bonus features, the slot always keeps you on your toes and with a fair number of low to medium sized wins, you feel suitably rewarded when you play. Add to that top-notch presentation and you have a slot that is easily one of the best ever produced by Betsoft.

Ratings

• Presentation: 16 / 20 - There is a lot to like with the Alkemor's Tower slot. The musical backdrop to the slot and the sound effects are all very nicely done, accompanying the game well without being intrusive. The design of the backdrop is very detailed with so many nice little touches and the animations on the reels are simple, a tad slower than other slot games, but all the better for it. Betsoft do produce some fabulous looking games and this is certainly another that fits the bill.
• Game-play: 16 / 20 - There are slots that look good but don't play well, others play poorly but may look superbly but the good news is that Alkemor's Tower slot plays as well as it looks. The base game spins, in standard mode, are more leisurely than usual, but I like the fact that this is an option and you can play more quickly if you prefer. There's a good mix of lower to middle value wins in the base game with the chance of some big value wins in the wide range of bonus games available. This is a game that really does hold your attention well and which is jam-packed full of features to keep you spinning.
• Bonus Features: 18 / 20 - For me the best feature of the Alkemor's Tower slot is the sheer variety of bonus features available. The four Elemental Spells bonuses really give the game an added level of depth and complexity and with each game being different to the others, offering different types of bonus features, it adds a huge amount of longevity and interest to playing the game. The way the bonuses are designed on the game, together with the value of some of the possible wins available, plus two Free Spins rounds, make it easy to see why Alkemor's Tower is one of the most popular slot games with players.
• Entertainment Factor: 16 / 20 - It's fair to say that Alkemor's Tower is one of the more enjoyable slots to play. The base game is pretty standard fare, but is livened up by the occasional big money win and that is vital. The additional bonus features, such as the Vine Symbol on the third reel, help keep the base game exciting and add additional wins to the base game, but it is the two Free Spins offerings, plus the Four Elemental Spells bonuses which really ramp up the excitement when you are playing. It can be difficult to trigger the Free Spins bonus at times, but a player's patience in doing so does feel rewarded when it is triggered.
• Play Value: 13 / 20 - It is difficult to judge Alkemor's Tower on its play value. It can be a very variable slot as some sessions I have had it has felt like the game was a lower variance and then on others, it has seemed a more higher variance slot. As such, I've gone down the middle here, but what I will say is that while it can be a game that does require patience to get the best out of, usually your patience is rewarded when you land the Free Spins bonus games, or perhaps a big base game win. Played at a lower stake, it tends to be medium to low variance I feel and that will likely be the way most people enjoy the game.
• Overall 79 / 100 - It is easy to see why Alkemor's Tower is one of Betsoft's most popular games each month. The base game is fun, engaging to play and has been presented superbly to the player. The bonus features of the slot are many, varied and offer a wealth of ways to earn some sizeable wins and the game plays generously at times, though tighter at others. This is a really good slot, one of Betsoft's best, and as such, it should definitely be on your play list every month.

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