Old Master Q Slots
Let it be said from the very outset that slots developers are a strange bunch. There are some extremely weirdly themed slots out there from developers you seem to have a hankering for the obscure. While some of these games don't quite hit the spot due to cultural references that not everyone will get, others are downright weird, regardless of where you’re from or what you’re into. Old Master Q by Skywind is one such game.
On some levels, this game operates just like any other online slot. Features that come bundled with Old Master Q include free spins with super stacks built-in, two mystery features and no less than three progressive jackpots. So far so normal. Things do get a little stranger however once we start to discuss the graphical style that is deployed in this game coupled with the sound effects. It would be fair to say that you've never played a game quite like this.
Front of the Q
Gamblers who are familiar with cartoons such as the Beano, Desperate Dan or even The Broons will recognise the comic book style that has been used here. It's one that harks back to a bygone age, possibly the 1930s or 40s, and features characters with odd hats, odd attire and bald pates in many cases. There appears to be some sort of Asian theme going on here judging by the traditional headwear sported by the protagonist, Q himself, but it’s hard to tell for sure.
One thing that can be said for certainty about this game is that you can bet some huge sums. In fact, betting can range between 2 coins to a max bet of 1,000 coins which is mighty impressive. There is an autospin option which can be set as high as 99 spins and there is a turbo option if you happen to be in a hurry. At the top of the board, you can see the three jackpots that are available, corresponding to three characters who appear in the game. There is the Old Master Q jackpot, there is Big Potato and there is Mr Chin.
Cartoon Capers
“Good luck” exhorts the text that appears at the centre of the screen below the reels. The free Old Master Q slot is a standard 5-reel slot by the way which utilizes a 5x3 board. Although the background looks plain yellow on first glance, when you look closer you will notice that there is a faint outline of a comic book strip behind it that is almost invisible. To the left of the reels, one of the cartoon Chinese characters taps his leg and looks at his watch impatiently when you take too long to spin.
The audio for the game is certainly upbeat if a little odd but is in keeping with the cartoon style of the slot. Symbols to look out for as you spin the reels include fish, a dog, a slipper and various characters. The Old Master Q logo which has Chinese symbols appearing alongside it operates as the wild and will substitute for all other regular playing symbols. Land five of these on a payline and you’ll win 1,500 x your bet.
Scatter That Matters
There are 8 free spins to be won from Old Master Q which can be achieved when you find the Q symbol on reels two, three and four. There is also a mystery feature which can be randomly triggered on any spin. When this occurs, Old Master Q the protagonist will appear to add anywhere between 2 and 8 wilds. Alternatively, he will cover up as many as 3 reels with expanding wilds, helping you notch up wins aplenty.
Other Slots You Might Like
The Old Master Q video slot has 40 paylines and an unknown RTP coupled with medium variance. Gamblers who are seeking something similar will struggle to find a game with a theme quite as wacky is this one, but in terms of the actual way it handles, Forest Fairies by Red Rake is very similar. It has the same number of symbols, a similar number free spins and also has 40 paylines. An alternative is Mayan Moons by Novomatic which has medium to high volatility and 7 free spins to be won.
Master-ful Effort?
Old Master Q is a mobile-compatible slot whose bizarreness has to be seen to be believed. There are stranger games out there it is true but this is certainly one of the more unusual slots you're likely to encounter in day-to-day action. In a world of identikit slots based around Egyptians and ancient Chinese water gardens, it's actually refreshing to see a game like Old Master Q which clearly doesn't take itself too seriously. Moreover, with the ability to play for fun or for real money and to wager as much as 1,000 coins per spin this is a game that high rollers might find to be to their liking.
