The unique, natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights has come to gaming with a bang. The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights is a spectacular, natural phenomenon which is named after the Roman goddess of dawn: Aurora. This beautiful event in nature only occurs in the far northern hemisphere and can only be witnessed at certain times of the year. The Northern Lights can be witnessed from countries such as Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Greenland, Canada and Alaska. The idea of incorporating this natural phenomenon into a casino Slot game is a brilliant one. The excitement of the phenomenon is transferred into the game bringing with it thrills and suspense. This colourful and animated effect fills the screen during play.
Game Play & Features
Over 5 Reels and 25 Paylines, the game has all the attributes of a great gaming experience with great winning chances and bonus plays. All the characters are themed around freezing weather conditions prevailing in the northern hemisphere. Polar Bears, Snowy Mountains, Inuits (Eskimos) and Auroras are all present along with the impressive light effects of the Northern Lights. Icons include the aforementioned Polar Bear and Inuits (natives from the Arctic regions. There are also icons for; Killer Whales, Seals, Igloos and Northern Lights graphics and animations. There are also Poker Icons (Ace, King, Queen, Jack, Ten, Nine) making up the remainder of the characters. The calming and relaxing atmosphere in the game mirrors the reality of the peacefulness of the Northern Lights. Great features to watch out for include; a detailed pay table ideal newcomers, automatic mode allows more comfortable play and the wagering options mean you have a very broad range of betting options to choose from. With a high Jackpot of 6,000 Coins the thrills keep coming. Especially since coin values vary from $0.01 all the way up to $10.00.
Symbols, Icons & Bonus Round
The Wild Symbol is represented by the Polar Bear. Therefore, this Icon can replace any other Icon in the Reels to create winning combinations. With three or more Polar Bears appearing on active Paylines from left to right will win you extra prizes. The Aurora Icon triggers the Bonus Round. Getting three of these will activate the Bonus Round. Once this happens, you will be offered a series of Icebergs that the Polar Bear jumps on one by one to win you free gifts if he manages not to slip off the Iceberg. When he does fall off an Iceberg the round ends and your winnings are transferred to your account (pool).