Jekyll and Hyde Slot
The story of Jekyll and Hyde is the tale of a single man whose two personalities emerge at different times. The game is inspired by this classic novel, and Playtech’s developers have clearly invested a great deal of effort into its creation.
It is played on 5 reels and 3 rows, with 25 fixed paylines. The game may appear somewhat dark and creepy at first, but after the first spin you will find yourself immersed and realise that it is actually quite entertaining.
Theme
The game is based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel, which tells the story of Dr. Jekyll’s transformation into Mr. Hyde and the trouble it causes. The game’s setting is mysterious and dark, complemented by an eerie soundtrack that plays while you spin the reels. Even though it has a dark appearance, the game offers superb graphics. The reels are also shrouded in mystery; in the background, a stone wall and green smoke spread across the screen.
The intriguing gameplay is further enhanced by a wide array of theme-related symbols. Players will come across a notebook, a top hat and cane, a gentleman’s portrait, portraits of two female characters from the story, a laboratory flask, and card initials.
Playing Jekyll and Hyde couldn’t be easier, as there are no complicated rules or features. The game allows you to set a coin value that ranges from 0.25 to 125.00. Additionally, players can enjoy uninterrupted sessions thanks to the “Autoplay” button.
Symbols
Jekyll and Hyde features an impressive collection of symbols that transport you back to Victorian England. The high-value symbols include three characters from the story—one male and two female—along with the top hat, cane, and notebook. The gentleman’s top prize is 1,000 coins, whereas the female characters each pay up to 300 coins. The low-paying symbols include A, J, Q, K and 10.
The game is packed with symbols that evoke the Victorian era and increase your chances of winning. The wild symbol in the game is Dr. Jekyll. It appears only on reels 2, 3, and 4, and it can substitute for all symbols except the scatter. If a winning combination is possible, the wild symbol expands and covers the whole reel.
The scatter symbol, however, is represented by the laboratory flask. Three or more scatters trigger free spins, and you can choose between two options—Jekyll Spins or Hyde Spins.
Combinations and Features
Jekyll and Hyde offers more than just attractive symbols. It also features several extras that can further boost your winnings. As already mentioned, free spins are activated when three or more scatter symbols land on the reels. During the free-spin round, you can choose between two modes: Jekyll Spins or Hyde Spins.
Both free-spin modes continue until four scatter symbols appear on the last reel. Keep in mind that each time a scatter lands, part of the potion inside it is used. After four hits, the bottle breaks and the free-spin session ends. This rule applies to both Jekyll and Hyde Spins.
During the Jekyll session, each time a scatter lands the Wild Multiplier increases, progressing through 1x, 2x, 3x, and 5x. During Hyde Spins, each time a scatter hits, one of the three highest-value symbols acquires the power of the wild for the remainder of the round, substantially increasing your chances of winning. These symbols are the gentleman and the two ladies.
Jekyll and Hyde also offers a Feature Bet that can help you increase your winnings. However, players can decide whether to use this feature by toggling the activation button. It can be turned on before each spin. When active, it doubles your total bet and powers up the scatters.
A powered-up scatter can trigger free games even when it is one position above or below the reels. The powered-up scatter is not green like the regular one; instead, it is red. The Feature Bet increases your chances of activating the bonus round. However, it also means you are risking more money.