Halloween Jack Slot

Graphics

In order to create a gloomy atmosphere perfect for a spooky slot, NetEnt gives us high definition, gruesome graphics. We won’t be going for a walk through the dark woods any time soon. The misty background on show here with bats flying across the screen and jack-o-lanterns gently bubbling on the sides give us chills.

It lures us into a false pretence that everything’s fine within the woods…but this is a spooky slot, so of course we know better. The main symbols are made of disturbing Horses, Bats, Ravens, Horseshoes and a Vampire.

Even the card symbols have dismembered hands clinging on to them – it’s certainly enough to make us shudder. When we land a winning combination, especially using the Halloween Wild, the paylines shine brightly across the screen, almost as if we’ve drawn a pentagram and are conjuring up the dead.

Good job we’re conjuring up some magical wins instead. Phew.

Gameplay

NetEnt gives us a wide betting range, displayed in both coin value and main currency. For instance, we can change our coin value by pressing the plus or minus buttons and underneath the spin button we’ll see the current bet displayed in currency, so we’re always aware of our betting values.

With flashes of lightning after each spin, we get a glimpse of what’s to come leading up to the Walking Wild feature. This is used via the Halloween Wild and essentially whenever it appears, except the first reel, we earn a x3 multiplier and a re-spin. All Wilds on screen then move one reel to the left with more re-spins added until no more Wilds are on the reels.

As the Wilds are helping us to build up our combinations, each spin can see bright orange payline successes flash in the middle of the screen, accompanied by a jaunty little sound effect as more coins are added to our balance. The Treasure Chest Scatter symbol activates 10 Free Spins when it appears three times or more, and during these spins we again have access to the Walking Wild feature. On top of that there are three Wild Extras as part of the Jack O’ Lector feature, which literally sends this slot Wild.

With each Wild moving to the left of the screen and so many spins in play, our eyes are firmly fixed on one location and with one thing in mind: spooky slots wins.

Verdict

NetEnt has made sure it created a slot that’s not just limited to one time of the year. Halloween Jack can be played anytime, not just to send shivers down our spine but also to give us entertainment…and some generous prizes.

With the chaotic Walking Wilds, we’re constantly looking on one side of the screen to urge our winning streak onwards. And, when they do continue, we can bask in a prize worth up to 600,000 coins. Halloween Jack is one Halloween slot packed full of tricks and treats. Yum.