Le Bandit Review
Smokey Le Bandit is possibly one of the most amusing slot characters we have ever come across. This cheeky raccoon is attempting some form of grand heist and even has a fake moustache to try and disguise his identity.
Equipped with a crowbar, this young delinquent is keen to land some cash but he might just need your help. We aren't quite sure who is stealing money from so we can only assume that the Hacksaw Gaming coffers are getting a battering.
Design
Le Bandit has an old-school gangster vibe with a slightly sepia-tone feel. Smokey is seemingly quite agitated as he waits for the reels to spin and every so often he scratches his backside with his weapon and comes out with a few classic French phrases. It's all very tongue and cheek and hopefully, no French people were offended by this slot.
To get him in the party mood for the bonus feature, Smokey finds some sort of leprechaun outfit to enhance the strangeness of the game and keep himself out of trouble as he grabs you the biggest wins possible. You can enjoy this fun yet quirky game on a range of devices, including mobile phones.
Game Play
It is perfectly possible that you’ll have a riot simply watching Smokey Le Bandit get up to his regular antics and might forget to keep an eye on the reels. But remember that you’re here to see some winning combos hit the screen too!
It's all about the Rainbow symbols if you're going to achieve any decent wins, then the ensuing four-leaf clovers and Pots of Gold will work their magic as your balance starts to grow. These wins are heightened during the bonus free spin and you'll need a few visits here to attract the max 10,000x win.
Win Potential
As you know, there is a maximum 10,000x win available in Le Bandit. But what you might not have guessed is that the volatility is fairly low compared to what you were probably expecting. The official rating is medium and you can expect a 32% hit frequency. The RTP for the majority of the game averages out at 96.34%. This will change if you decide to use the Buy Bonus option, but it won't be possible in the UK.
Our Verdict
We had a lot of fun simply watching this mischievous raccoon trying his best to acquire some gold coins by whatever methods necessary. There are some fabulous animated touches and the bonus feature helps to enhance the regular modifiers. It’s a top-class creation from Hacksaw Gaming and our advice is to definitely give Le Bandit a try.
Paul spent plenty of time in arcades up and down the UK discovering all of the best fruit machines and watching them grow into the incredible online slots we see today. He still loves the basic format but also has a soft spot for games with big bonus rounds that progress as you play. Immortal Romance is one of his favourite slots of all time.
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