Great Blue Slot
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Great Blue is an aquatic 25-payline video slot from Playtech. The game was released in June 2013, immediately starting a love-or-hate relationship with players all over the world. With an RTP of 94.3% and a jackpot of 10,000 coins, it’s easy to see why.
The game itself is very light-hearted and fun, but unfortunately, it is also very slow. It offers some great features, while others are a bit lacking. It is one of Playtech’s most popular games for a reason, so let us dive into deep waters and try to understand why players’ opinions on this slot are so polarized.
Theme
The game is pretty much blue all around. The background shows blue water with bubbles rising; the base screen is also blue, and so are most of the symbols. This should definitely not be taken as a bad thing, though, because it is actually quite relaxing.
The animation in this game, however, is not especially good. The jumps, spins, and overall movements are pretty uneven, as if frames are missing. The art is not an asset to this game, either. It is a shame, but that does not ruin the enjoyment you can get from playing. Seeing ocean creatures in a slot game is still pretty refreshing in and of itself.
The music is somewhat tropical and fun. It ties in well with the rest of the game. It evokes The Little Mermaid—more specifically, the song Under the Sea. If you are a fan, you will certainly appreciate this little detail.
Symbols
The low-value symbols here are 10, 9, A, K, Q and J, the combinations of which can result in different wins. For instance, two 9 symbols will still grant you a win of either 2 or 4 coins, but two of any of the others will not result in a win at all.
The high-value symbols are a yellow fish, a turtle, a shark, a starfish, and a seahorse. The turtle and shark symbols have the highest value, and five of them in combination with a Wild symbol can result in a win of 1,500 coins.
The Wild symbol bears the image of a killer whale and does more than simply substitute for other icons. It can double all wins, and five of them will award a payout of 10,000 coins. It really is a killer, right?
The Scatter symbol is a pink seashell with a pearl inside, and it also has additional functions. If you do not reach the amount required to enter the bonus game (which is three), two of them will still contribute to your win.
Combinations and Jackpots
As we already mentioned, three Scatter symbols take you to a bonus game. Once you have entered it, you will automatically win 8 free spins and a 2x multiplier. Then you have the chance to pick 2 out of 5 seashells with bonuses hidden inside. These can be either more free spins or multipliers. You can win up to 33 free spins and a 15x multiplier.
Three or more Scatters during the free-spin round will grant you an additional 15 free spins, and you can keep winning more and more indefinitely. Not only that, but they will all be played with the same multiplier as the triggering free spin.
A very interesting feature here is the Gamble option. Once you select it, the screen changes and you are presented with a face-down card and two pearls—red and black. The goal is to predict the color of the card. You can use this feature only if you have won during your last spin; therefore, if you choose to gamble, you stake the amount of coins you have just won.
This gives you the chance to double your winnings if you guess the color of the card correctly. If you do, you can either collect your prize or play again to double your new total. However, if you fail to guess correctly, you lose your win entirely.
Well, in conclusion, this game is what a slot should be—a gamble. You cannot be sure whether you will win, but you know that you could possibly win a lot or drain your bankroll. We advise you to be cautious, but still give it a spin.