Set against a stunning, snow capped mountain backdrop, the 10 high reels are made up of playing card suits, tents, pickaxes and ropes, tigers and eagles. The lady and the monk symbol can land fully stacked and fill up multiple positions. Land 5 monks on 1 of the 100 paylines and you’ll pocket a 500-coin reward. There’s also a wild. There are 3 feature rounds in Himalayas Roof of the World:
Snow Slide Bonus feature - this round can trigger at random on any spin. Avalanches can fall down and sweep over the reels and in the process deliver extra wilds. A new payout consideration is then made with the extra wilds in place.
Free Spins Bonus feature - land 3, 4 or 5 of the Bonus symbol on the same spin and you’ll receive 8, 12 or 20 free spins. Keep a special eye out for the special icicle wilds that can expand and fill the whole reel whenever they hit. The Snow Slide Bonus feature can hit here too.
Joining the action here is the compass symbol which can hit on reel 5. The winning segment increases by 1/5th every time one hits. Fill the compass and you’ll receive more free spins. Choose a spot on the map to see how many you’ll receive.
Like many Barcrest slot games, you’ll have the option to play the Big Bet Mode feature - this is a series of 5 linked spins that comes with extra goodies. You can also expect to trigger the Free Spins Bonus feature with just 2 bonus symbols, spin with the lower symbols removed or have a stacked wild present throughout the free spins. The higher your Big Bet stakes, the more extras you’ll receive.
Himalayas Roof of the World is a stunning looking game and one of Barcrest’s best. The features are pretty simple but work rather well and the 100 paylines deliver a steady stream of action. As usual, Big Bet play boosts the action. At stakes of at least £20, it’s not a cheap option though.
We enjoyed Himalayas Roof of the World more than we expected to. Its combination of high spec design and some cracking extras make this mountain trek one that’s well worth making. If you like the sound of 100 paylines, Hercules High & Mighty from Barcrest and Giant’s Gold from WMS are worth trying.