Fortunes of the Dead Pokies

8.7

Denis Anipchenko

Expert opinion

Painted skulls, fruits and sweets on the dishes, sombrero, guitars, skeletons in festival costumes, candles and music – what would you think about if you see such a mix? Exactly! We are talking about Day of the Dead, annually celebrates by Mexican, Guatemalans and people of some other countries in the beginning of October.

Producers of software for online gambling market love this festival, that’s why online casinos never experience lack of thematic video slots. This review by Casinoz.club is devoted to the model named «Fortunes of the Dead», presented by Side City Studion of NYX Group (NextGen Gaming).

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Online gambling games by Side City are available for free testing and real bets at many online casinos powered by NYX. Expert’s reviews and customer’s feedback at Casinoz.club would help you choosing a website.
It is also possible to test «Fortunes of the Dead» free at out portal. We have a demo video about all features of the slot.
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How to Play pokie

«Fortunes of the Dead» online slot machine has five spinning reels. Each reel shows three symbols.
The game goes by fifty active lines. It is possible to stake from one cent to ten euro per line (from fifty cents to five hundred euro per round).
The developer has provided the slot with basic symbols, Wilds, Scatters, Bonus icons, prize rounds, free spins and other prize features.
To win with help of ordinary symbols, you need to have at least three same elements situated next to each other at one of the active lines. All combinations must begin from the first left reel.
Combination indexes vary from x5 to x500. They are multiplied by the bet per line. All exceptions are discussed below in the review «Fortunes of the Dead».
There is no gambling feature here.

Screenshot

Symbols, Wild, Scatter

You will see Mexicans-skeletons, sugar skulls, burning candles, fruits and sweets at the reels of «Fortunes of the Dead» video slot.
Following symbols are provided with special functions:

1. Wild (toreador’s skeleton) forms combinations of five such symbols. Moreover, it replaces other elements, except Scatter and Bonus, when necessary.
2. Scatter (a skeleton riding a horse) appears at three central reels. Three Scatters trigger free spins.
3. Bonus (a horny skull) is imaged at the first, third and fifth reels. Three such symbols trigger Skull Bonus.

Amounts of potential payoffs are listed on the pay table.

Bonus games

Please read about terms of bonus features below:

• Free Games – five free spins by previous bet on the casino’s expense. One extra Wild is added to the screen in each round and remains there till the end of free spins. Free spins can’t be extended.
• Skull Bonus – pick one of three skulls to find out an amount of prize payoff.
• Once in a Wild Bonus – free respin with four Wilds randomly scattered by the screen may begin during any regular round.

Please find out details of all bonus features at proper pages of the Help.

Jackpots

Side City doesn't draw a progressive jackpot on «Fortunes of the Dead» video slot.

Comparison of Fortunes of the Dead (Side City) with its counterparts

	Fortunes of the Dead	Giga Match Fruits	Trickstar Spins	Dorks of the Deep	Mega Bars: Find the Lady Fortune Play	Precious 7
RTP	95.79 %	96.30 %	94 %	96.20 %	94.99 %	97 %
Volatility		High	Middle	Middle	Middle	High
Lines	50		5	14	10	40
Drums	5	7	3	5	5	5
Issue date	01.10.2017	1 December 2024	23 January 2025	13 March 2025	20 July 2023	12 July 2021
Progressive jackpot
Scatters
Free Spins
Respins
Progressive multipliers
Jokers
Max payout	500	30256	800	10000	1000	5500
Bonus Games

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Interface

Creators of this video slot has avoided numerous buttons and titles at the control panel.
Coins at the right bottom corner open betting window. A squared button with golden arrow plays new spin. To turn on automatic game, hold same button for a few seconds.
Menu with general rules, description of bonus features, pay table and other useful information is situated above.
Info windows and table with up-to-date data and tips is situated at the bottom part of the screen.
There are almost no user’s settings. It is also possible to switch off the sound and choose a convenient size of the screen. Most of online casinos offer to play «Fortunes of the Dead» in browser, so you don't need to download this game. Mobile version is available.
This slot has been translated to multiply languages.

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«Fortunes of the Dead» is a colorful slot with bright design and convenient interface. It attracts by funny characters and diverse gaming features. Numerous combinations, free respins, bonus rounds and special prizes are at your disposal.
Level of dispersion is low, while payback is average.

Denis Anipchenko

Editor-in-chief and online gambling expert

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