Wheel Of Chance Slot Machine
Following in the footsteps of games like Turkey Time, WGS Technology’s Wheel Of Chance is a classic slot that adheres to the fundamentals of traditional machines while adding something a bit different.
The game again includes 3 reels and a single payline, but whereas most classic slots offer very little in the way of bonus features, Wheel Of Chance provides players with extra bang for their back courtesy of multiplier wilds and a special prize wheel bonus game. This not only serves to make the game slightly less volatile in terms of winnings, it also makes it a great deal more exciting to play too.
Big Wheels Keep on Turnin’
If you’ve read any of the other classic slot reviews in the WGS Technology section of our site, you’ll be aware that most retro machines by the provider operate in much the same way. Wheels Of Chance is certainly no exception, with players only needing to decide whether they wager one, two or three coins before each spin and how much those coins will be worth from a range of $0.01-$10.
As ever, the game features a three-tiered paytable, with the greatest rewards reserved for players who opt to play for the maximum number of coins. Should they do so, they’ll not only be eligible for the slot’s top jackpot of 2,400 coins, they’ll also benefit from a couple of additional payout options and have access to the game’s bonus feature, where a max win of 1,000x their bet is up for grabs.
Regular payouts in Wheel Of Chance range from 4 coins for landing one cherry icon anywhere on the central row to 160 coins for lining up three red sevens, with any BAR combination also paying out.
Returning to the Norm
Although Wheel Of Chance does a good job of mimicking Turkey Time in terms of the features it offers, it has to be said that the latter title does a better job of presenting a unique visual theme. Indeed, in Wheel Of Chance there is very little in the way of stand-out graphics, with the traditional cherries, BAR logos, red sevens and diamonds accounting for nearly 90% of the symbols in play.
This means that the Wheel Of Chance bonus icon is the slot’s only stand-out symbol, with a similar design also being display as the backdrop to the game’s reels. Beyond this, the slot machine that Wheel Of Chance’s base game is displayed on is the same one used for many of WGS Technology’s classic slot titles, meaning there’s very little to differentiate it from other similar WGS products.
Similarly, the sound effects used in Wheel Of Chance are identical to those that feature across WGS Technology’s retro range, meaning players won’t find any particularly unique audio effects included.
Chancing Your Arm
With the maximum three coins enabled, players will have access to a special bonus feature that elevates Wheel Of Chance above the standard retro slot fare. Activated whenever a bonus game symbol appears on the third reel, this transports players to a new screen where they’ll be able to spin the titular Wheel Of Chance and attempt to win a maximum cash prize of 1,000 their total bet.
At the start of the feature, players will merely have to click “spin” and the wheel will turn until it stops on a prize amount. Once this has happened, players can choose whether to collect their prize or spin again, with their current prize amount being removed from the board and replaced with a blank space that ends the feature. As such, each subsequent spin makes winning a prize less likely.
With prizes in the bonus game ranging from 5x your bet to 1,000x your bet, players will have to make a judgement call on whether or not it is worth continuing, but given the more valuable prize spaces are a lot smaller than the rest, it is best to hedge your bets and collect any reasonable wins.
Worth a Spin?
While the bonus feature in Wheel Of Chance does add an extra dimension to the slot, the truth is the game is very similar to other classic titles in the WGS Technology catalogue. Lacking the visual flair of Turkey Time and the enhanced payouts of Triple Triple Gold, Wheel Of Chance occupies an unhappy middle ground between features and functionality without really nailing either concept.
