Smooth Sailing is a new slot designed by Gold Coin Studios exclusively for Microgaming. Inspired by 1980’s comedy shows, the cartoon style is cheesy and a nod to the travel industry of years gone by. Although Smooth Sailing is a fun-looking slot, don’t be fooled it’s highly volatile with a great win potential, and not for the faint-hearted!
About Smooth Sailing
Played across 5 reels with 20 paylines, it’s available on desktop and mobile devices from 20p up to £40 per spin. RTP is set at 96.22% and highly volatile so don’t let the goofy theme fool you.Set on the deck of a cruise ship, cheesy characters are jolly and upbeat as they sail away into the sunset. Occupying the reels are low-value brightly coloured royal card suits, along with a ship’s wheel, a bell, and cocktails. A glamourous female captain represents the wild symbol.
Gameplay
Although Smooth Sailing is not packed with features it comes with the Connectify Pays mechanic and a free spins feature.The free spins are activated one of two ways. After 3 ticket scatters landing the Gold Coin bet is active and 10 free games are awarded or,If 3 ship scatters land on the reels, regardless if the Gold Coin bet is active it awards 10 free games.The Connectify Pays is now in play. To the left of the reels is a list of boats in various colours and sizes with a prize value. One of the boats has five sections, if you land 5 yellow boat symbols on a payline you are awarded the prize. If a 2x symbol lands on the 5th reel any 5 Connectify Pays wins are doubled. The free spins can be retriggered after landing 3 or more of the scatter symbols.
Verdict
Smooth Sailing is a nod to the comedy value of many shows back in the ’80s. A busty female Captain reminds you of the Carry-On films back in the day. On the other hand, it’s highly volatile with a huge win potential if you hold your nerve!
