Irish Luck Slot Review

Although some slots released back in 2009 can still hold up graphically, even if this is with a dash of nostalgia imbued, the Irish Luck slot does look a little tired and past its best compared to modern standards. They are adequate if all you want to do is play a conventional Irish-themed game, and are more of a function-over-form type of player. Behind the reels of this vibrant and vivid slot machine game, you can see Ireland's lush, rolling countryside. All of the symbols on the reels are tied to the Irish theme and include things like a Lucky Clover.  The soundtrack is a little underwhelming and reminds us of the old-school slot machines found in arcades which detracts from theme and is actually quite jarring. 

The paytable for the Irish Luck slot is as follows:

• The four-leaf clover symbol is the wild and can stand in for all non-special symbols.
• The Fairy symbol is the scatter symbol
• The Leprechaun symbol is a second scatter symbol
• The low-paying symbols are represented by playing card symbols
• 5x leprechaun scatter symbols award 50x stake 
• 5x fairy tree symbols award 1000x stake
• 5x pot of gold symbols awards 500x stake
• 5x rainbow symbols award 500x stake
• Landing the I-R-I-S-H letter symbol in order from left to right awards 3000x

One of the things that the Irish Luck slot game definitely has going for it is the bonus features on offer. This slot fuses free spins and a pick-and-win feature to add to the excitement of triggering the bonus as well as a more straightforward Match & Win bonus round. Let us take a closer look at these features. 

Prize Pick Feature (Free Spins)

3x, 4x, or 5x leprechaun scatter symbols anywhere on the reels will start the Prize Pick Bonus. You are transferred to another screen where you can choose from a variety of tree stumps. The number of prize options you have depends on how many scatter symbols were required to start the bonus.

A fairy or a leprechaun will be revealed by each pick; fairies grant multipliers of the total stake up to 100x, while leprechauns grant 10 free spins. All wins during the free spins round are multiplied by two and the combined value of the two prizes.

Match & Win Bonus

By landing three, four, or five fairy scatter symbols anywhere on the reels, the Match & Win Bonus is activated. You are transferred to a different screen where a grid of four-leaf clovers is displayed. You pick clovers until you find a pair that match, and the multipliers on the clovers can be up to 100x. This multiplier is applied to the total stake of the spin that activated the bonus once a pair has been revealed.

My thoughts on the Irish Luck game are a little mixed because on paper this slot is not doing anything wrong, but it just feels like something is missing; maybe it is because the game is a bit outdated. If we are looking at this slot in terms of function it is great, everything works as it should the payouts are great, the RTP isn’t too left of field, and the bonus rounds are fun and have a unique twist. I think it is the form of this slot that lets it down a little in my eyes, which is largely down to its age. The graphics do not inspire, and the music clashes which ruins any immersion achieved. However, I do feel this slot is still worth playing, especially if you are a slot player that is all about the experience and payout potential, and not the aesthetics of the game in question. 

Rating: 4.0