Amazing Link Catalleros Review
If you’ve ever wondered where cats spend their time when they’re not at home, maybe SpinPlay Games has the answer.
Could it be that they’re running illegal card games in murky dens, and generally behaving like the Mafia – or should that be Meow-fia? That’s the premise of this latest slot release, so being cat lovers, naturally we had to take a look.
Design
SpinPlay Games have managed to create a slick-looking game with a few broad brushstrokes. Art-deco playing card symbols look classy, helping to emphasise the general seediness of the Catalleros brothers seated around their table, which is piled high with gold.
Subtle animations add to the fun, and a cool jazz-funk backing track adds the perfect finishing touch to Amazing Link Catalleros.
Gameplay
The Catellero cats are the game’s Wild symbols, and they can appear in stacks of three, increasing the winning opportunities. They substitute for all other symbols, as well as topping the paytable in their own right.
Amazing Link symbols come with values attached, although these aren’t important during base gameplay. Amazing Link symbols are collected above the reels and could randomly trigger the Pick Bonus game at any time.
The Amazing Link Bonus is activated by landing 6 or more Amazing Link icons on the reels at once. These symbols are held in place for the bonus, and you’re awarded 3 respins in which to try to fill the gaps with more Amazing symbols. New symbols reset the Respin Counter back to 3, and the round ends when no more spins remain, with the prize values totalled up and awarded.
Land three gold fishbone Scatters to activate the free spins round, which comes with three options:
- Tabby Catallero Free Spins: 10 free spins. Each spin comes with a randomly-placed Amazing Wild Reel.
- Tuxedo Catallero Free Spins: 10 free spins. All low-value playing card symbols are removed from the reels.
- Calico Catellero Free Spins: 3 free spins. All low-value symbols are removed and an Amazing Wild Reel is awarded with each spin.
Win potential
Playing card symbols pay from 1x – 2x your bet for five-of-a-kind wins. Cards and dice pay up to 3x the stake, while the decanter of milk awards up to 3x and the jar of catnip pays up to 5x. It’s the Catellero brothers who pay the best returns, worth up to 10x when they generate Wild wins.
The free spins round can generate some big payouts, but it’s the Amazing Link Bonus that has the highest winning potential, thanks to that Mega Jackpot prize. Fill the Amazing Link Bonus grid with symbols to land the top payout, or try your luck in the Pick Bonus game, which could also award any of the other jackpot prizes – there are four of them up for grabs:
- Mini: 20x
- Minor: 50x
- Major: 500x
- Mega: 5,000x
Although it isn’t a feature available within the UK, some jurisdictions permit players to buy the bonus feature when playing Amazing Link Catalleros. Paying 100x your current bet unlocks Epic Free Spins. Tabby and Tuxedo Catelleros Free Spins are upgraded to 15 spins, or you can claim 5 Calico Catellero Free Spins. Returns aren’t guaranteed to cover the cost of the bonus, so this isn’t a fast track to a winning outcome.
Our Verdict
Fans of Link & Win slots will definitely want to explore the bonus features of Amazing Link Catalleros. In addition to the Respin Bonus, this slot also offers free spins and a Pick Bonus game, with those jackpot prizes proving to be a strong temptation throughout gameplay.
If you enjoy playing Amazing Link Catalleros, be sure to check out other, similar games from SpinPlay, including Amazing Link Fates and Amazing Link Poseidon. Although the themes are very different, there are elements of gameplay that will feel instantly familiar, so you’ll be guaranteed plenty of excitement along with some interesting bonus features.
Marianne's interest in slots was sparked by a win on a one-arm bandit at an old-fashioned seaside arcade. These days she's turned her back on classic games, and has made it her mission to track down the most exciting slots offering innovative bonus features - and a great soundtrack!
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