Battle of Midway Demo Slot - Review for Canadians, Demo Play & Payout Info

Battle of Midway Review - Introduction

Battle of Midway is an online slot like no other - in fact, it’s barely a slot at all! It plays more like a video game, so don’t expect to see any standard slot feature like scatters or a wild symbol feature. There’s no grid, no reels and not really any “symbols” in the traditional sense of the word.

All of this means that Battle of Midway doesn’t have any paylines either, and you won’t be able to enable things like autoplay or turbo spin. The game might well seem baffling when it first loads, but we advise players to give it time. Get to grips with the system, read through our guide below and you’ll be bossing the skies in no time.

Jump into the cockpit at Gioco Plus slots.

Theme, Graphics & Design

A fighter plane blazes through the screen as Battle of Midway loads, setting the scene for the action to come. The plane dodges shrapnel and gunfire in the midst of an intense gun battle. Most players will be stunned when the game itself loads because Battle of Midway scarcely resembles an online slot at all. You pilot a fighter plane high above the ocean, shooting other planes and capturing aircraft to earn points.

The action is as frantic as you’ll come across. Planes pepper the screen, aircraft carriers cruise through the water and there are explosions galore to keep the tension high. All of this can be quite confusing on your first play-through, but the feeling of bewilderment perfectly suits the subject matter. The maritime colour scheme is a joy to behold, too. 

None of this would be anywhere near as effective without the soaring soundtrack, though. Battle of Midway features some truly cinematic music that made us feel like the stars of a Hollywood blockbuster. Make no mistake - this slot can be desperately confusing when you first start playing, but it’s an epic in every sense of the word.

Battle of Midway RTP and Variance

Given its somewhat esoteric gameplay, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to learn that figures on the RTP and variance of Battle of Midway are yet to be released. The top prize remains a mystery, too, but that just adds to the journey of discovery associated with this game!

How to play Battle of Midway

Battle of Midway offers a completely new look at what an online slot can be. That comes with its fair share of challenges, of course, so we recommend reading through this guide before you start.

1. The slot begins with your aircraft on a carrier. This is the moment to set your wager using the < and > keys at the bottom of the screen.
2. Before taking off, press the menu button on the right, followed by “i.” Scroll through all the information on display here to learn about the paytable, the rules and how winnings are paid.
3. Close the menu to return to the ship.
4. Press spacebar to take off.
5. You’ll fly through the sky and be tasked with shooting down enemy planes by clicking on them. This will either yield a payout or an energy boost.
6. Keep an eye on the Energy Bar. When this hits zero, you’ll have to return to the mothership to recharge, or collect more energy boosts from the other planes.
7. Press return when you’ve finished your flight. This sends you back to the aircraft carrier and allows you to readjust your stake.

Bet & Win Sizes

Bets on Battle of Midway begin at 1 and can be increased up to 200. Bets must be adjusted before you take off. There are no lines and therefore no line payments, but the most you can win on a single round is x20 for shooting down a bomber.

Payouts are awarded for destroyed planes.

One bomber = x 20

One red-striped plane = x 10

One white-striped plane = x 5

One yellow-striped plane = x 0.5

One green plane = x 0.30

One silver plane = x 0.20

One gold plane = x 0.10

One brown plane = x 0.05

Battle of Midway bonus features

Battle of Midway is so unusual that every mechanic feels like a bonus! There are a couple of dedicated features, however.

Air support

You’ll notice badges appearing during the main game. Amass enough of these, and air support will scramble some additional fighter planes to your location. These will shoot down more of the enemy planes, awarding bigger prizes and more wins.

Boss battle

There’s no way to trigger this feature, but it will occur automatically after you’ve been playing for a while. A substantially larger (and more difficult to destroy!) plane will appear. Shoot it down and win the battle to earn a bigger payout. 

Final thoughts

No matter how long you’ve been playing online slots, we can state with some confidence that you won’t have encountered anything quite like this before. 

Battle of Midway is a slot only in the loosest possible of terms. Instead, it resembles a big-budget video game or even a Hollywood movie. If you go into this game expecting traditional mechanics, you’ll be disappointed, but Gioco Plus has delivered a truly innovative offering.

It’s high-octane, good-looking, and the soundtrack is astounding. Shooting down enemy planes to win prizes is confusing at first but quickly becomes second nature. Gioco Plus deserve commendation for creating something truly original that delivers big excitement and never feels stale.

Fighter pilots can take to the skies again on the Battleship Direct Hit slot.

Disclaimer: Battle of Midway trademark / license is owned by Giocoplus. This site is not endorsed by Giocoplus.