3 African Drums

What's with 3 African Drums? This slot sticks to the classic 5x3 layout with 25 betways. Not much, but it compensates with features. The game’s mechanics revolve around the tried-and-true Hold ‘n’ Win bonus game, a feature that’s practically a trademark for 3 Oaks at this point. But the main course comes with a sauce, right? Yeah, and we've got the familiar Wilds, and there are 3 modifiers as cherry on top. The symbols include a mix of animals: Lion, Giraffe, Leopard, Zebra, and Antelope as well as diamonds.

3 African Drums Features

Alright, so we’ve got another slot leaning heavily on the good ol’ Hold ‘n’ Win mechanic. But let’s cut to the chase - do 3 African Drums actually deliver something new, or are we just banging the same drum again? Let’s break it down and see if it’s got the rhythm to keep us playing.

Wilds

Ah, Wilds - the unsung heroes of slot gameplay. They’re like bread and butter; simple, essential, and always appreciated. In 3 African Drums, they stick to the classic formula, subbing for all symbols except Collect, Double, and Multi symbols. It’s nothing fresh, but let’s be honest - sometimes, you just need something basic to hold things together.

Hold ‘n’ Win Bonus Game

Here’s where things start to drum up some interest (pun intended). The Hold ‘n’ Win Bonus Game spices things up with three modifiers: Collect, Double, and Multi. Players familiar with games from 3 Oaks won't be surprised that the bonus game triggers randomly when bonus symbols are landed. At the same time, the type and number of modifiers are also random. Once you’re in, it’s time for the modifiers to shine:

• Collect: A greedy fella, which collects values from all other symbols. This time I can say that greed is good.

• Double: What did you expect? Double values of symbols? Nope, this feature *the most epic drum beat* doubles layout! But that doesn't apply to the grid itself, you get 2 fields at once! It’s like a buy-one-get-one deal, and honestly, I love to see it Moreover, symbols from the original field are duplicated on the second field when this modifier is triggered.

• Multi: Randomly give a 2x multiplier to a random tile. When Multi is applied to a tile that already has a multiplier, it is increased by +1. For example, a tile with x3 multiplier will become x4

There’s also the Jackpot element. Land Mini, Minor, or Major Jackpot symbols, and you’ll pocket 15x, 30x, or 100x your bet, respectively. And if you manage to fill the entire grid with symbols, congrats—you’ve hit the Grand Jackpot, worth 2000x your bet. It’s not life-changing, but hey, it’s something.

Bonus Buy

For those of us who can’t be bothered with the grind and just want to jump straight into the action, 3 African Drums has you covered with its Bonus Buy feature. No waiting, no hassle - just instant access to the Bonus game. You’ve got two options to choose from:

• x100 of the bet triggers Bonus game with 1 guaranteed Bonus symbol.

• x250 of the bet triggers Bonus game with 3 guaranteed Bonus symbols.

Theme & Graphics

3 African Drums tries to bring the African savanna to life… And fails not miserably, but I've seen better. The backdrop is a dull orange smear. The animal symbols - Lion, Giraffe, Leopard, Zebra, and Antelope are too basic, not even stylized. I’m not impressed with this slot’s visuals at all. Yeah, it is crafted on an adequate level but there is no flair. I have a feeling that the creatives at 3 Oaks decided to bet whether they could make the most generic African-themed slot with outdated graphics. And they did it - hats off to them. The slot doesn't look bad, but 3 Oaks can do better, I know it. On the other hand, I really like the OST. There's nothing complicated about it, but the simple melody and pleasant ambient create just awesome atmosphere.

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