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Introduction

Forget the meat feasts and twenty-course banquets that thoughts of mealtimes at the Tudor court bring to mind, as it seems the food-loving King Henry VIII was keen to enjoy his ‘five a day’, or at least that’s how it looks in this fruit-packed online game from EGT slots.

Along with the 40 fixed paylines, which surely inspire this slot’s name, 40 Lucky King’s five reels feature some very juicy and colourful treats. These appear along with the king himself, a golden bell and the lucky 7 icon you’d expect in a traditional fruit machine themed slot.

Graphics & Soundtrack

Set against a very red background, every symbol featured here truly shines. The majority may well be the typical fruits such as cherries, plums and lemons, with only the flattering image of King Henry the Eighth being unique, but all icons stand out and add something to the game.

Sadly, as is often the case, the sounds just don’t match up to the standards of the graphics. Here there’s no background music - just the usual clicks and whirrs as the reels spin. Wins do bring a bit of a fanfare, but the animated images deserve something equally engaging.

40 Lucky King RTP & Volatility

The 95% return to player rate this slot offers isn’t the most generous around, but the medium to low variance level suggests smaller-sized wins will compensate for this.

How to Play 40 Lucky King

Even experienced players may need a moment to take in the slightly quirky appearance of this slot’s reels, so here’s a quick guide to help you get set up and ready to go.

1.    Focus first on the control panel sitting underneath the reels.
2.    Click on the lowercase i to reveal the paytable data, rules and details of the gamble and jackpot bonus options, as well as the paylines.
3.     Note there is no spin button; instead you just click on one of the five bet total numbers to wager and trigger the game in one easy step.
4.    The autoplay button (next to the i) triggers the feature once clicked, continuing until it is clicked a second time.
5.    Sounds can be toggled on and off via the loudspeaker button.
6.    Try to avoid being distracted by the constantly rising jackpot figures along the top - concentrate instead on the space at the bottom which displays your current balance.

Bet Sizes & Paytable Wins

There are just five coin size options to choose between for each spin of the reels. The lowest is 40, which then doubles at each stage until the fifth and highest stake of 800 coins.

Paytable Information

Top of the shop is the shiny gold SCATTER dollar sign symbol, where five on the reels trigger a massive 20,000 credits. The prize drops to 800 coins for four matches and just 80 for three of the same.

The other high-level payer is the lucky 7 symbol, which is so hot it bursts into flames when you spin a winning match. This is the only icon that rewards players who manage to secure two to five matches. The top prize of 1000 credits is great, but the four coins offered for a pair of 7s is a little measly.

The remaining symbols featured in 40 Lucky King all pay for three to five matches and are:

-    Golden bell paying 40 - 300 credits
-    Grapes & watermelon paying 20 - 200 credits
-    Plums, orange, cherries & lemons paying 8 - 100 credits

The king acts as the WILD, appears on reels 2 - 4 only and subs for all icons except the SCATTER. However, it offers no other rewards.

40 Lucky King Bonus Features

Although free spins are always a nice option, they tend not to feature in slots inspired by nostalgic fruit machine games, so it’s no surprise that they aren’t on offer here. Still, alongside base wins players do have the chance to boost their winnings with two bonus options.

The Gamble Feature

Every win offers you the chance to wager your winnings in a double or nothing 50-50 gamble. Going for it means choosing whether a red or black playing card is the next to be turned over. Get it right and you double up and are offered the chance to have another go if you should feel brave enough. Get it wrong and your winnings line the king’s pockets instead. Only two attempts in total each win are allowed, and the coin size wagered is capped at 1400 each game.

Jackpot Cards

These cards randomly trigger a four-level mystery jackpot. 12 cards appear on screen, face down, and players turn them one at a time until the first three-card match is made. This icon determines the prize, with each playing card symbol representing one of four level rewards.

Our Verdict

40 Lucky King is a fun game and a great example of a modern fruit themed slot. A free spin feature would be nice, but there are still some decent opportunities to gain the king’s favour and boost your winnings in some way.

Players who would like to see more of the king should check out the Battle Royal slot. We especially enjoyed its cleverly themed characters, including, of course, the larger than life King Henry VIII and other interactive icons which combine to present an engaging and exciting experience. There’s a decent return to player rate of 96.56% and a wide wager range available too.

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