40 Thieves Pokies

8.6

Denis Anipchenko

Expert opinion

We are pretty sure, the ancient Arabian tale about Ali-Baba and thieves is well-familiar to all readers of Casinoz, so there is no sense in retelling its plot line. We better talk about the features of «40 Thieves» video slot, which was devoted to this famous story by the developers of Merkur company. The review of this novelty was prepared by the experts of the social net for gamblers - Casinoz.

Where to Play 40 Thieves pokie?

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You can find «40 Thieves» in different online casinos powered by Merkur. Our experts were testing this slot in Mr. Green Casino free.
We have made a video-review of this slot to let you understand the rules easily. It is recommended for watching.
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«40 Thieves» is a five reeled online slot machine which accepts bets per all forty (that is logical!) active lines designed for forming paid combinations at. The screen fits forty symbols (5x4).
The bet is placed by spin, but not per each of the lines. It is possible to stake 0.10, 0.20, 0.50, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 or 50 dollars per spin.
«40 Thieves» offers standard symbols, elements with advanced options, two kinds of gambling feature and free spins.
The basic symbols work by the classic rules making winning combinations of several same elements at the active lines. The elements have to be situated next to each other, starting from the first left reel necessarily. Several combinations can be formed at different lines by results of the same spin.
Payoffs are calculated by two parameters. The bet per line is multiplied by the index of formed combination. The special table shows potential wins according to the bet. For the total bet in amount of fifty coins, the multipliers vary from x5 to x1000.
If you have won in result of any spin, you can launch a round of double game, which is available in two modes here. In the first option you need to guess a color of the card, but in the second you’ll be moving up the stairs. No matter which option you choose, if you are lucky, your payoff is doubled up. However if the fortune doesn't smile on you, you lose the bet.
«40 Thieves» pays back over 96% of the customers bets at the long gaming period, that is a good index for the modern online slot machines.
Please read about exceptions from the basic rules and special features of this slot below.

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Symbols, Wild, Scatter

The gaming symbols, which you can see at the reels of this slot, are different items, connected with the tale. There is a white horse, an oriental knife, the main hero of the story, different treasures, as well as gems in shape of card suits.
Now a couple words about the special symbols, which are provided with advanced functions:

• Wild (a title) can replace any other symbols, except of Scatters, when necessary. It doesn't bring any pays on its own. 
• Scatter (a golden medallion) is paid independently of its location at the screen and wins are calculated by the total bet.

Three, four or five Scatters trigger ten, fifteen or fifty free spins accordingly. The casino places the bet instead of the customer here. Moreover, Ali-Baba plays part of another Wild symbol in this round and replaces other icons.
Free spins can be prolonged by three and more Scatters.

Bonus games

A thematic bonus round is not provided by the rules. All prize features have been discussed above.

Jackpots

Any kind of progressive jackpot is not drawn in «40 Thieves» slot machine.

Comparison of 40 Thieves (Merkur) with its counterparts

	40 Thieves	J Mania Golden Eggs	Zeus the Invincible	Dorks of the Deep	Fortune Snake	Golden Horns
RTP	96.20 %	96.47 %	95 %	96.20 %	96.07 %	96.26 %
Volatility		Middle	High	Middle	Middle	High
Lines	40	30	15	14		1
Drums	5	5	5	5	6	3
Issue date	06.05.2016	8 January 2024	20 March 2025	13 March 2025	2 January 2025	14 January 2021
Progressive jackpot
Scatters
Free Spins
Respins
Progressive multipliers
Jokers
Max payout	1000	2300	4500	10000	3800	25344
Bonus Games
Gamble Feature

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Interface

«40 Thieves» slot machine has a typical interface for the models by Merkur. It makes difference by the convenient and logical control panel, the simple pay table and availability of the basic settings.
Now a couple words about functions of the elements:

• Deposit – state of the gaming account.
• Bets – an amount of the bet.
• Wins – an amount of the win for a spin.
• Spin – start a new round.
• Gamble – two buttons which launch two different gambling features.
• Collect – withdraw the funds to the account.
• Paytable – open the pay table.
• Auto Start – switch on the automatic game.
• ? – open the informational section.

Please pay your attention that some buttons only appear when they can be used. 
It is possible to set up the bet with help of plus and minus next to the coin at the right.
The sound parameters, size of the screen and speed of the spin are adjustable. You don't need to download and install «40 Thieves», because you can play right in a browser.

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Should You Play Slot for Real Money in New Zealand?

Well, of course, «40 Thieves» is not the most spectacular model of the gaming assortment of Merkur. Its main advantage is the attractive round of free spins with extra Wilds, as well as two special symbols and numerous combinations.
The dispersion is medium. Long series with no wins can happen sometimes, but several spin can bring good payouts quite frequently.

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