Big Brother (5 Men Gaming) - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

Long before it was a reality TV show, Big Brother referred to an iconic character from a famous novel called Nineteen Eighty-Four. You’ve probably heard of it. Its themes are more relevant than ever in our modern world. Now, as with the Planet of the Apes slot, classic sci-fi has been turned into an instant classic of a game. 1984 is simply done, with five reels, 20 paylines and just a few bonuses (Mega Wilds and a Gamble feature), but with a unique striking design that will stay with you.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

In 1949, George Orwell published what would become one of the most famous and iconic novels of all time. Even people who’ve never read Nineteen Eighty-Four are likely to be familiar with some of its ideas, from the Thought Police to doublespeak and the concept of Big Brother.

Nineteen Eighty-Four is a dystopian novel set in what at the time was the future. It’s a society where every deed, word and even thought is monitored, all in the name of Big Brother, the totalitarian dictator who is never seen but always present. He’s become a synonym for the abuse of power and for the dangers of mass surveillance.

In this slot, drawn with a distinctive style that could come straight from a graphic novel, coloured with a foreboding red and black presenting a city that clearly looks like it was sketched by hand, you are watched by the disembodied head of Big Brother himself as he sits on the Wild, along with surveillance cameras and a nasty-looking policeman. There’s also the menacing sight of the ironically named Ministry of Love and the slightly more inspiring image of a resistance poster.

Add a proper soundtrack melody and some exciting sound effects and this is a truly atmospheric slot likely to fill you with dread, if you like that sort of thing.

Big Brother (5 Men Gaming) RTP and Variance

The 94.54% RTP of Big Brother is a little on the low side, though as always it’s a guideline and not a definite statement of how much you’ll win. More encouraging is the medium variance, which suggests a balanced slot suitable for most players with the size and frequency of wins relatively equal.

How to Play Big Brother (5 Men Gaming)

Just remember Big Brother will be watching every spin.

1. This slot has an adjustable number of lines. If you play with the maximum 20, you have more ways to win but will also wager more on every bet. If you want to reduce the number of lines, use the plus and minus signs framing the display towards the bottom left of the screen.
2. Next to this adjustor is another, this time for bet per line. Your total bet is displayed at the centre of the screen, where it’s followed by credit value.
3. You can also see your current total balance in the left-hand corner. Keep an eye on it to make sure you’re sticking to that budget, with its win and loss limits, that we’re sure you set before you even opened the game.
4. At the top of the screen are buttons to mute sound effects, mute all noise and switch to full screen mode.
5. If you want to know a little more about the game, including the paytable, all you need to do is click the “i” button. Below, where the Gamble button used to be (more on that later), you’ll see the option to flick through its pages for more game rules.
6. When it’s in play, the Gamble button will light up after a winning spin to give you the opportunity to try this bonus feature.
7. Now we’re at the bottom right of the screen, where there is a button to toggle autoplay on and off but where you can’t set a number of spins or win and loss limits. If you want to stay in complete control, hit Start instead. The reels will turn once and you can decide whether to change your settings.

Bet & Win Sizes

Bet per line is between one and 20, meaning a total bet of 20 to 400 with all lines in play.

Every time you change the bet the dynamic paytable will change, but it starts with the following rewards for three, four and five matches respectively:

10, J, Q - 5, 20, 100

K, A - 10, 30, 150

Police, Ministry of Love - 20, 50, 250

Camera - 40, 100, 500

Resistance - 50, 200, 2000

Big Brother (5 Men Gaming) Bonus Features

Mega Wild

When two or more Wilds are adjacent to each other, they merge to form one mega symbol, potentially turning the larger portion of the reels into a giant Wild.

Gamble

Some kind of Gamble feature is particularly common in many 5 Men Gaming slots. Here after every winning spin you will be given the opportunity to gamble your winnings. You could double your money, or you could lose it. All you need to do is guess whether a card will be red or black. You can collect at any time.

Big Brother (5 Men Gaming) Review

Striking. Dramatic. A little bit creepy, especially in a world where concerns about surveillance and authoritarianism are growing ever stronger. That’s Big Brother, a graphic slot worthy of its namesake. The bonus features are pretty simple, in keeping with the basic gameplay, but that just makes the atmosphere all the more effective. It’s a special way to depict a futuristic slot theme.
 

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