Blackjack Cats - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

Animal-themed slot games are abundant; however, you will be hard-pressed to find any that deliver a more immersive, engaging or enjoyable playing experience than Blackjack Cats from Asylum Labs.

Players will be accompanied throughout the game by their dealer cat, who sits atop a barrel holding a deck of cards, tapping his foot and waiting for you to make your next move. In addition to the dealer cat, you can expect to encounter a cast of other cats as you spin the reels and look out for your next winning combination. Those who like their online video slots to come equipped with a selection of additional features won’t be disappointed, with the hot reels and Skyline bonus primed to trigger free spins, multiplier wilds and sticky wilds for the most fortunate players.

Theme, graphics & soundtrack

As with many Asylum Labs free slots, Blackjack Cats delivers an immediately engaging in-game experience that is primed to keep players of all levels returning for more.

Upon entering the world of Blackjack Cats, players will find themselves transported to the back alley of a bustling city softly illuminated by a glowing light and strewn with discarded cardboard boxes and barrels that have been cleverly transformed into tables and chairs. The attention to detail is excellent, with the cityscape beyond working well to set the scene. Even the light is attracting animated moths, which flutter around and further enhance the in-game environment.

The reels are transparent, with each symbol set against a brick wall square that ensures players will always find it easy to spot their next winning combination. The primary soundtrack is subtle but engaging, while the supplementary sound effects always seek to complement rather than distract.

Blackjack Cats RTP & volatility

Although the volatility of Blackjack Cats has not been shared, it does have an RTP (return to player) of 96.25 per cent.

How to play Blackjack Cats

1. When the reels load, it is a good idea to first familiarise yourself with the rules of the game, the bonus features, and the important paytable information. This can be found by clicking the question mark symbol in the top left corner and the ‘i’ symbol in the bottom left corner of the screen.

2. To set your chosen stake, simply click on the chip icon located in the total bet box at the bottom of the screen. This will open a menu with clickable - and + toggle buttons to adjust your bet.

3. When you are happy with your stake, simply select your chosen spin mode to begin. The smaller spin arrow will engage autoplay mode; alternatively, if you want to play in standard mode, click on the larger spin arrow to start enjoying the game responsibly.

Bet sizes & paytable wins

Blackjack Cats has a minimum bet of 0.10 and a maximum total bet of 500.00. To give you an idea of the returns available, let’s take a look at some of the highest value symbols on the paytable. These win amounts are based on a 5.00 total bet:

- 5 x jewelled cat = 83.33
- 4 x jewelled cat = 25
- 3 x jewelled cat = 6.67

- 5 x cat with top hat = 50.00
- 4 x cat with top hat = 12.50
- 3 x cat with top hat = 4.17

- 5 x cat with bowtie = 41.67
- 4 x cat with bowtie = 6.67
- 3 x cat with bowtie = 2.50

- 5 x cat with flat cap = 33.33
- 4 x cat with flat cap = 5.83
- 3 x cat with flat cap = 2.50

Blackjack Cats bonus features

- Jester mouse wild

The wild symbol can take the form of all other symbols on the paytable, which will give the most fortunate players more opportunities to land winning combinations. The wild can also trigger its own prizes. Based on a total 5.00 bet, landing five wilds in a winning combination will unlock a 9.00 win.

- Blackjack

The dealer, who sits on the left side of the reels wearing a top hat, waistcoat and bowtie, provides players with cards to build their blackjack hand. Every reel has a separate hand and it is possible to play all five hands at once.

Remember that any hand with a value that exceeds 21 is a bust. If any of your hands bust, all hands will be discarded and a new deal will commence.

- Hot reels

Landing a hand worth 17 or more will transform that reel into a hot reel. Hot reels are awarded additional wilds plus multipliers depending on your hand. Players with blackjack will land a 4x multiplier wild.

- Skyline bonus

If all blackjack hands reach 17 or more and become locked hot reels, you will be awarded a Skyline bonus, which includes free spins with additional sticky wilds. During this bonus, all dealer wilds will be sticky and will remain in place for the duration of the bonus round.

Our verdict

Although there is undoubtedly a lot going on, it won’t take long for even the most inexperienced players to find their feet. The theme and graphics are exceptional, helping to deliver an immersive experience that will keep you engaged spin after spin. The 96.25 per cent RTP is decent and the selection of additional features - particularly the sticky wilds and multiplier wilds - provides an opportunity for the luckiest players to land some significant wins.

If you enjoyed Blackjack Cats and would like to explore some other animal themed slots primed to deliver an equally engaging in-game experience, we recommend the Not Enough Kittens demo slot from Thunderkick.

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