Bonus Slots Update: Treasures of the Deep, Fox 'n Hound, Island Wins, Jackpot Limbo, Jackpot 21

5 October 2001

By Gayle Mitchell

A Slot Players' education should definitely include knowledge of the latest bonus multi-line versions. Therefore, in the next few weeks, I will be presenting these 'newbies' in a flow of Updates as we return to reviews and ratings of these fun slots. Here is the latest briefing, Post #9:

1) Treasures of the Deep: Offers a nautical theme where a pirate's treasure awaits. A unique bonus feature gives a choice of either free spins or bonus credits through the selection of one or two treasure chests. If the player selects the credits chest he will receive a random number of bonus credits. The free spins selection will reward the player a random number of free spins that pay twice the normal reward. Can you fathom this?

2) Fox 'n Hound: A pack of hounds tries to outrun and outwit the wily fox on this 5 coin, 5 line game. When three Bonus symbols land on any line, you are transported to the bonus round. The object is to separate Fox and Hound reels at the center of a game board path. Spin the Fox reel to advance that number of spaces on the reel. The Hound reel automatically spins, as the Hounds take off after the Fox. Collect the value of every space the Fox lands on while continuing to play until the Hounds catch up to the Fox. If the Fox avoids the Hounds for 5 laps, you collect a bonus of 100 coins. If the Fox goes all the way around the path and lands on the start square, you get a free spin. The race is on!

3) Island Wins: This nine line model sports a free spin feature screen. This feature is triggered by two, three or four "Dancer" symbols, scattered left to right. Reels containing the trigger symbols are held and the remaining reels are re-spun three times gathering additional spins and bonus credits. You will definitely want to 'go back to the island' in this game.

4) Jackpot Limbo: Here's a chance to watch the flamingo limbo for cash. This five coin version has reel symbols of palm trees, beach balls, yellow suns and tropical drinks. Three Jackpot Limbo symbols anywhere in the pay window activate the bonus round. The pl