The latest installment in the partnership between Playtech and the DC comics universe, the Dark Night online slot is another stellar member of this impressive lineup, which already features slots centered on Superman The Movie and Superman II. Taking its name from Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed movie of the same time, this slot combines the excitement of the film with the thrills players have come to expect from Playtech games. The game is a 6 reel, 50 payline offering that is payable from as low as 20p a spin on any device - meaning anyone can take a spin and try to defeat the Joker.
The game brings the dark aura of Gotham City, evoking the feeling of a city on edge as it suffers through the Joker’s reign of terror. This is amplified by an amazing background audio that immerses the player into the game. Clearly, this is not just your run-of-the-mill slot.
Among the many features are the Gotham City Free Games feature that offers locked wilds and a wildcard Joker Symbol which pays out high values. This helps players stay focused as its higher-than-average variance means players will need to be patient before they score a big win.
Though the game allows players to begin with a low initial stake as low as 1p, players can also take advantage of up to four progressive jackpots. A player can randomly enter the jackpot and be eligible for prizes up to £1 million or more. Jackpots have already exceeded £2 million at different times.
This game is a must-play for any fan of the series. Instead of traditional cherries or bells, this game features images from Commissioner Gordon, Rachel Dawes, Two Face, The Joker and, of course, the Dark Knight himself. Unlike in the movie, an encounter with the Joker is fortuitous, paying 35 times stake for six on a payline. But the hero is an even bigger payout; landing on Batman pays 75 times stake for six across a payline. The iconic bat symbol serves as a the wild.
That’s just the beginning of the thrilling features. The Batman Respins feature is triggered by stacked Batman images on reel 1. Conversely, stacked Jokers on reel 6 will trigger the Joker Respins. In either situation, a player can earn up to eight respins. Players can also be on the lookout for the Agent of Chaos Free Games feature, a special bonus potential for when The Bonus Joker symbol appears on reels 4 and 5, resulting in 7 free spins.
These are just among a few of the highlights of this exciting game, a worthy addition to the Playtech/DC catalog of games and a game that rivals its film namesake.