Originally used by hunters, the term Big 5 refers to five of Africa’s greatest wild animals: the lion, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard. Incidentally, these are also the most dangerous animals to hunt on foot, though these days any shooting is usually done through a camera lens. Microgaming has taken the theme of the Big 5 and transformed it into a captivating classic slot game.
Design
Big 5 features a bright green camouflage backdrop with the game’s logo appearing under the reels. Of course, it would not be complete without an image of the big five themselves surrounding it. To the right hand side of the reels is a handy pay table that outlines the values of winning combinations, even down to how many coins you have bet on. The symbols are not particularly original but include images of the lion as well as cherries, bars and bar 5s, which add to the game’s classic feel.
Game Play
Big 5 has three reels and one payline. Players can choose to bet either one, two or three coins on each spin, with prizes being in proportion to how much you bet. Stakes can be as little as 25p or as large as £15 per spin. Being a classic game, Big 5 doesn’t come with bonus features, which means it is pretty straightforward to play. There are no wilds or scatters but the king of the jungle is the symbol to look out for as the lion offers the most in the way of prizes, offering up to 2,400x your stake if you’re lucky enough to get three of his symbols on the payline.
Verdict
Attractive graphics and the maximum amount you can win is £36,00 to ensure that Big 5 remains interesting. It’s a great simple game for beginners or more experienced players who want to get back to basics.If your a fan of other classic slots such as Bar Bar black Sheep and Bellissimo you will definitely enjoy playing Big 5!
