Friday slots: Four bonus-charged games out now

A handful of the iGaming industry’s best studios have published games towards the end of this week, as Realistic Games, Stakelogic, Light & Wonder and Playson each deliver action-packed slots. 

All four titles house specialised accoutrements, including enhanced paylines, tumbling reels, free spins and era-defining graphics.

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Here, we weigh up the most pressing in-game features for players to indulge in this weekend. 

Phantom Tides (Realistic Games)

Sail treasure-laden seas alongside Captain Blackwater in Phantom Tides – a Realistic Games-developed title. 

The game’s eerie soundtrack is juxtaposed by a light jingle upon every winning round, with a wealth of high-quality symbols on all five reels. What’s most impressive is the animation work; Phantom Tides’ characters are always on the move.

Expanding wilds cover large areas of the grid to deliver giant payouts, respins dish out cost-free access to special bonuses and, most importantly, a jackpot wheel awaits those who fill the so-called ‘Spirit Chest’ to the brim with coins. 

Minimum bets open from £0.20, while the RTP stands at a solid 96.10%.

Skyline Fortunes (Stakelogic)

Stakelogic’s Skyline Fortunes places a hard-working gorilla, named Bruno, at the helm.

This happy-go-lucky gorilla operates as a construction worker – and it is on his site that players will drop crates to create potentially lucrative combinations. 

As Skyline Fortunes utilises a ‘tumbling reels’ mechanic, every round presents a fresh set of symbols with which successful matches may be formed. 

Bruno, ever eager to please, is on hand to rescue crates that fall on either side of the reels. These crates are then returned to the grid, increasing potential payouts. 

All winning crates are removed from the 5x5 grid and exchanged for brand-new symbols, with new rows placed on the top reel after each winning spin. This process repeats until the grid hits a 5x8 layout.

Free spins, double stake betting and a bonus buy button are also available in this 32,768 payline slot.

Harpoon Heist (Light & Wonder)

If you liked the sound of Phantom Tides’ sea-faring setting but want something a little more lighthearted, look no further than Harpoon Heist.

Hippos, parrots, skeletons and more form the prominent symbols in this Light & Wonder slot – each packing unique uses. 

In a fascinating twist, many of Harpoon Heists’ bonuses are solely accessible through special in-game rounds. Free spins, multipliers and instant cash rewards await, activated by gathering three scatter symbols during a standard round.

Plus, a helpful harpoon will provide assistance throughout players’ travails in this 96% RTP slot. 

Lion Gems 3 Pots: Hold and Win (Playson)

Playson’s successor to the ever-popular Lion Gems: Hold and Win slot comes in the form of a ‘3 Pots’ follow-up – where players are set against a 5x4 grid and 30 paylines.

Perfect for mobile, this new title packs more bonuses than one can count on two hands. For example, perks include free spins, doubling wilds, special “bonus gem” boosts, turbo mode and the ability to buy access to additional rewards. 

Enhanced jackpots await, too, with a “mystery reward” up for grabs when the glimmering purple pot is filled.