As The Reels Turn Slots

Rival Software has really turned the gambling industry on its ear with the introduction of their i-Slots (short for “Interactive Slots”), and the game called As the Reels Turn is leading the way. At its core, it’s still a 5-reel, 15 payline slot machine, but it’s also so much more than that.

You see, a story unfolds as you play. When you begin, the first scene will play automatically. After that, you’ll need to get 3 or more symbols labeled “Advance to the Next Scene” in order to watch the next part of the story. In this particular game, there are seven scenes in all.

Once you’ve unlocked them, you can also go back and play previous scenes at will. That’s a nice touch, as you might forget the storyline if too much time elapses between sessions.

The game features a generous 4 scatter icons. These include: the Tommy Wong icon, Ivan the Fish icon, Bonus Icon and Advance to the Next Scene icon. To activate a scatter icon, you’ll need to get at least 3 of them on the various reels, but it can also be on a non-activated payline.

In the Tommy Wong bonus round, you’ll be asked to choose from several different versions of the Tommy Wong character. You specifically want to choose the character which you think the audience will like the most.

In the Ivan the Fish Bonus Round, you will receive 10 free spins. These bonus spins will be worth triple their normal value.

Counterfeit Chips asks you to click on various casino chips. Until you turn up a Stop Chip, you’ll get to keep picking and racking up the money. The total value of these chips will be added together for a final payout.

After the second cut-scene is shown, you will enter Terry’s Car Bonus Round. In this round, you’ll need to choose which car Terry will like the most. (Note: Don’t worry if you have no idea who these characters are. That will be explained to you during gameplay.)

After the 4th cut-scene, you’ll enter the Slot Machine Bonus Round. In this one, you’ll be asked to click on various slot machines. You’ll get to keep going until you click on the one which is out of money. When this happens, your previous winnings in the round will be added together and you’ll be returned to the game.

As you can see, there are lots of ways to win in this game. In addition, there’s a cool storyline to follow. It’s kind of like getting paid to watch a soap opera.

As The Reels Turn 2 - The Gamble

A huge success, As the Reels Turn has spawned a sequel game entitled As the Reels Turn 2: The Gamble. This latest version is also a 5-reel, 15 payline i-Slot.

The storyline leaves right off where you ended in the first game. Blending a soap opera and a mob story, this game often seems more like an episode of The Sopranos than a slot machine.

As the Reels Turn 2 allows you to wager anywhere from a penny to 50 cents. You can also bet up to 5 coins for a top wager of $37.50. The jackpot is 1,000 coins during the game’s normal mode, but you can also get 3,000 coins when the free spin bonus round is activated.

There are 4 scatter icons in the game, and you’ll need to get 3 or more of them to activate their respective bonus rounds.

In the Danny Bonus Round, you’ll be asked to select from a number of variation on the Danny character. You will need to select the character which the audience finds most appealing.

The Ivan the Fish Bonus Round will award you with 10 free spins. These spins will pay out at triple value.

The Counterfeit Chips Round is just the same as before. Select slot machines until you click on the one which is empty.

After the first cut-scene is viewed, you’ll be taken to the Sal and Val Bonus Round. In this round, you’ll be asked to choose from a series of mug shots and find the ones which you think are Sal.

Before each cut-scene in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th rounds, the jackpot payoffs will increase in size. The further you go in the game, the more you can win!

With its unique concept, As the Reels Turn and its sequel are very popular games at the moment. If you’re a true fan of slots, you really owe it to yourself to give these a try.

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