Herds of Wins Slots
It is always a pleasure to see a new Konami Gaming slot machine land in casinos, and this Herds of Wins title is no different. This 5-reel game comes in 20-payline, 30-payline, and 40-payline configurations. It also offers a forced Extra Bet option to players.
The game comes from Konami's range of Action Stacked Symbols titles. If you have experience of playing them before then you will know what to expect. Games such as Cassiopeia, Jumpin' Jalapenos, and Matsuri Nights are just a few examples of Action Stacked Symbols slots that have been well-received by players.
The game is available in a range of cabinets including Podium, Podium Slant, Podium Goliath, and Selexion. It is on the market on the KP3 platform. It is listed as having medium-volatility, however, which will disappoint players that love a more erratic title.
Theme
The general theme to this slot is herds of animals. OK, the game title gives it away. Different animals that travel in herds act as the symbols on the reels. We have zebras, elephants, rhinos, and cheetahs, as well as the regular 9-through-to-Ace symbols. The reels are also set against the beautiful African savannah. It is a game that holds a lot of similarities to some big-hitting slots on the market such as the epic Raging Rhino from WMS and Aristocrat's very own Buffalo.
As mentioned, this game does possess the Action Stacked Symbols that are common in Konami Gaming slots. It also offers the Xtra Reward feature so it will feel very similar to a number of other Konami slots. The blue diamond symbols act as the Wild. These have the ability to substitute for all other symbols to complete potential winning combinations that might appear across the reels on any one given spin.
Features
Konami Gaming slots are rarely overwhelmed by bonus features but they can often prove to be a real draw. Luckily, Herds of Wins packs a fair punch when it comes to features.
- Nudging Action Stacked Symbols – Yes, these are not just your ordinary Konami Action Stacked Symbols but you can also now nudge them. They also have full reel replacements. You can determine which symbols are Action Stacked Symbols because they have a yellow background. You will need to hit Action Stacked Symbols across the whole of two or more different reels to trigger the Herds Re-Spin feature...
- Herds Re-Spin Feature – ....which you can not only trigger in the base game but also during the free game bonus feature. When this feature is triggered, the two or more reels that are full of Action Stacked Symbols will move to the first sets of reels. So, if you trigger with two reels then those reels will move to become the first two reels. The remaining reels will then re-spin. Not only this but the reels will transform into a 3D display and when the reels are spinning they will sound like a charging herd of animals.
- Free Games Bonus – It is possible to hit up to 40 free games on this bonus feature. That is a relatively decent return for a Konami slot. It is not up there with some IGT games that can breach the 100 mark but give me 40 free spins any day of the week. The fact the Re-Spin feature can also be triggered during this means it can prove very lucrative for players.
Summary
Konami Gaming rarely fails to deliver an absorbing slot game and I am pleased to say it is once again the case with Herds of Wins. It does feel like the developer does borrow a little bit from rivals slot titles but they can hardly be blamed when the content on the other slots is so impressive.
The lack of a more innovative bonus feature is compensated for by the fact that the free spins and re-spin features can prove to be very profitable. Winning up to 40 free spins in one fell swoop is a great offering and it can deal out some really substantial payouts.
The developer has released a range of similar slots and some players may feel this release is a little lazy. Particularly those that sacrificed hours playing titles such as Summer Solstice. However, in its own right, this is a very solid release and you should not be put off by its apparent lack of unique identity.
