Explore the bottom of the ocean and find out what treasures lie beneath the surface with Great Blue by Playtech.
This five reel, three-row game has a marine theme and set, and of course some interesting bonus features. This includes the now-iconic Playtech "Gamble" feature that gives you a chance to double your winnings. But only if you are prepared to risk losing them entirely!
There are 25 individual paylines, and bets range from 25 to 125 per spin. You can choose how many paylines you want to play, from 1 to 25. Along the side of the reels, you'll see the numbers 1 to 25. Just click on the number of paylines you want to play, and these will be highlighted before you spin. Keep in mind that the more you play, the higher your total stake for each spin will be.
Most of the screen is covered by the reels, this is accompanied by a deep blue ocean and bubbles that slowly to the top of the screen in the background. The symbols are rendered in a cartoonish style with some basic animation from the Wilds and Scatters when they are involved in a win.
The regular symbols start with card ranks from 9 to Ace. These act as the low paying symbols. The various aquatic creatures are the higher paying symbols, starting with the Starfish and the Seahorse, which give 250 x the bet for five on a payline. The Goldfish will pay 400 x the bet for 5, and the Shark and the Turtle are the highest paying of the regular symbols at 750 x the bet for a full payline.
The Wild in the Great Blue online slot is a smiley Orca. This will contribute to winning combinations by substituting for all symbols except the Scatter. Not only that, any win created with the help of the Orca Wild will be doubled. If this happens, the Orca will perform tricks and leap out of the water in excitement.
And if you land two or more of the Orca Wild, you'll also get a bonus payout; this starts at 10 x the bet for two all the way up to a staggering 10,000 x for 5.
The Scatter is an open oyster with a pearl tucked inside. Landing 2 or more will get you a payout which reaches 500 x the stake for 5, and 3 or more will also trigger the bonus features.
You really begin to discover the deep treasures down under with Great Blue's bonus features. But before you can do this you must land three scatters anywhere on the reels. When you do, you'll automatically be awarded 8 Free Spins with a 2 x multiplier applied to all wins. This is only the beginning! Before you launch into your Free Spins, first, you get to play a mini pick-and-choose game.
A new screen will open presenting five closed oyster shells. Choose two of these, and they will open to reveal bonuses in the form of extra free spins or multipliers, which will then be applied to your Free Spins round.
More free spins are available to win and collect by landing three or more scatters. This will get you 15 additional spins at the same multiplier as the triggering spin. There’s no limit to how often this can happen.
Hardcore thrill-seekers and risk-takers will be greatly impressed with the Gamble feature. After every win, you have will have the chance to double your winnings or potentially lose it entirely! If you choose to gamble your winnings you will be moved onto a different screen. On this, you'll see a closed shell in the centre and a button on either side, red and black. Choose your colour, and the shell will open to reveal a playing card. A correct guess of the colour of the card will double the win. Guess wrong, and you say goodbye to your winnings.
Great Blue is one of Playtech's most popular titles among Canada online casino players, and with the fast pace and exciting bonus features, it speaks for itself. It's compatible with all devices, which means you can play it right here on PartyCasino. No matter where you are, at home or on the go! And while you're browsing, why not check out more of the great games we have available from Playtech and other great providers.
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