Everybody remembers the iconic Rocky movies, right? Well, now slot players can enjoy a piece of the action with the slot game Rocky by software developer Playtech. First of all, let’s just point out that the developers have done a terrific job of transferring the atmosphere of the movies onto the reels. You see the Star-Spangled Banner constantly parading across the screen for that patriotic vibe. In addition, you have very realistic representations of some of the main characters of the movies. Not least noteworthy of them is, of course, Rocky’s notorious opponent from the Soviet Union – Ivan Drago, portrayed by Dolph Lundgren.
The quality of the visuals in this title is pretty great, occasionally even featuring actual scenes from the motion pictures. Yet despite that, there’s still a sense of minimalism in the design. And to top that off, there’s also no actual soundtrack here, either, unless you head over to the paytable. So, players will be making their bets to the sound of only the reels spinning.
Put on Those Trainers and Let’s Hit the Rocky Steps!
The layout in Rocky, as you will be sure to have noticed, doesn’t stray from the industry standard. It features your regular 5-reel by 3-row grid and boast a total of 25 paylines. However, the paylines are not fixed, so you have opportunity to play with whatever number from 1 to 25 that you are comfortable with. And very much in this developer’s fashion, you also have equal flexibility in setting the right betting amount for you.
First, there’s the coin size for you to set, which ranges from 1c all the way to $5. And then you can also regulate the number of coins you would like to bet per line. There’s a playable version of the game on this page if you would like to see exactly what we mean. So, at the end of the day, you have at your disposal a very comfortable betting span. Wager amounts here go from a humble 1c to an amazingly high $1,250 per single spin.
This brings us to the game’s symbols. You will see that the five lower-value icons here actually spell out the name R, O, C, K, Y. And from here on out, we have the character symbols that fans of the film series will be sure to recognize. First in line are Paulie and Adrian, and following them, we have the scary-looking Clubber Lang. Then, with a notable increase in value, we have Ivan Drago, whom we already mentioned earlier. And last but not least on this list of regular symbols is Apollo Creed, offering payouts of up to 1,000 coins.
The most lucrative icon on these reels, however, is Rocky Balboa himself. He is also the Wild symbol here, and with his help, you can potentially pocket up to a staggering 10,000 coins! It can appear in any position on any of the five reels and replace any of the regular icons. The only symbols it cannot substitute for, though, are the Scatter and Bonus symbols.
Knockout Bonuses and More
The Scatter symbol in Rocky features the “Italian Stallion” logo. And while it isn’t amazingly lucrative, it triggers the game’s free spins bonus feature. To activate the feature, you will need to land a minimum of 3 Scatter symbols at the same time anywhere on the reels. This will award 15, 20, or 25 free spins – depending on the number of Scatters. And on top of that, players can also count on a 2x multiplier on all winnings for the duration of the bonus round.
In addition, you will also benefit from extra Wilds on the reels, and you can even retrigger the feature an infinite number of times. Keep in mind that every time you land 3, 4, or 5 Scatters, you will receive an extra 15 free spins on top of the ones you have left.
Let’s also not forget the game’s Knockout Bonus. To trigger this one, you will be looking to land a white boxing glove on reel 1 and a red one on reel 5 simultaneously. Before the bonus game begins, you will need to select a boxing opponent for Rocky, after which you will head to the ring. A ten-round match will commence, awarding you a cash prize for every won round.
There is also a third and final bonus feature in this slot game, and it actually involves the lower-value symbols. The goal here is to spell out ROCKY by landing the corresponding letters on the consecutive reels. Paylines here are of no importance, and you will receive a cash prize equal to 5x your total bet. Another nice feature that this slot boasts is its Gamble feature. It will allow you to potentially multiply your winnings at any point during gameplay.
But there’s also the risk of losing your prize by accepting the gamble, so consider that, too. The objective of the Gamble game is simple. You will have to guess the color of the down-facing playing card. A correct guess will double your amount, and a wrong one will take it away.
Rocky will certainly attract many players for its theme alone. But we have to say that Playtech has certainly delivered accordingly. The atmosphere of the game, as well as the visuals, makes the gameplay both pleasant and exciting. But more importantly, there’s plenty to enjoy in terms of the setup, too. Three bonus features certainly make for a very decent selection and will be sure to please even the pickiest of players. And if you don’t think you get to trigger them often enough, there’s always the Gamble feature to spice things up a bit. All in all, we think Rocky is definitely worth giving a shot. And the odds are that you will want to come back for more of its action.
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