The Twisted Circus from Microgaming: Slot Review - enter this really creepy circus!

This game is all a rather dark and sinister circus as you can imagine from the title!

There are no animal trainers, happy clowns or jugglers in this place. It is definitely not a happy upbeat circus that is for sure. It features a horde of bizarre characters such as bearded ladies and a set of siamese twins that it looks more like a freak show than a circus.

It is a 5 reel slot game with 243 ways to win and has some interesting features such free spins and a Circus Match Bonus round.

Special Features

The first thing that I noticed when I started playing this game is the Wild symbol which is denoted by the The Twisted Circus logo and it substitutes for all symbols except the Scatter symbol which is denoted by a circus ticket and the Bonus symbol which is shown as a circus ringmaster. The flaming hot Wild symbol displayed also acts as a Wild symbol in this game. The more Wild symbols in a game, the higher the chance of a big payout!

If you land 3 or more Scatter symbols anywhere on the reels then you will trigger the Free Spins feature. In this feature, you are given 13 Free Spins and although the number 13 is unlucky for some, it definitely is not here in this case. All wins are multiplied by 3X and the nice thing about this feature is that free spins can be retriggered and you can also activate the Circus Match Bonus from here.

The standout feature of this game is the aforementioned Circus Match Bonus. This is triggered when you land the Ringmaster Bonus symbol on reels 3, 4 or 5. You will then be taken to a screen where you get to pick stars until you reveal 3 matching circus character symbols and you will win a cash amount based on the circus character you have matched. If you manage to find 3 Wild symbols in this feature then you’ll get paid for all of the symbols. Make sure to choose those stars very carefully!

Theme, Graphics and Sound

This game features some wild depictions of some crazy circus performers. There is a real eerie atmosphere when you play this slot and with some blood red curtains in the background, it only heightens the drama!

The symbols are wonderfully detailed and each circus character stands out as they all have their own coloured backgrounds. The animations are great as the symbols move and pop brightly when a winning combination is formed.

The music as you would expect is of the circus variety but it sounds dark and a bit distorted and this compliments the theme quite well since it is a twisted and dark circus after all.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 243 ways to win, a fine RTP of 96.36%, and a decent maximum payout worth 683X your original bet.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.30, 0.60, 0.90, 1.20, 1.50, 1.80,2.40, 3.00, 3.60, 6.00, 7.50, 9.00, 12.00, 15.00, 24.00, 30.00..120.00

Based on a bet of 0.30:

• Ticket Scatter Symbol: 30 for 2X, 60 for 3X, 300 for 4X, 3,000 for 5X
• The Twisted Circus Log Wild Symbol: 125 for 3X, 300 for 4X, 750 for 5X
• Ringmaster Bonus Symbol: 60 for 3X
• Fire Eater Symbol: 40 for 3X, 100 for 4X, 250 for 5X
• Snake Lady Symbol: 30 for 3X, 80 for 4X, 200 for 5X
• Strong Man Symbol: 25 for 3X, 60 for 4X, 175 for 5X
• Siamese Twins Symbol: 20 for 3X, 50 for 4X, 150 for 5X
• Purple Clown Symbol: 10 for 3X, 20 for 3X, 100 for 5X
• Lady Man Symbol: 8 for 3X, 15 for 4X, 90 for 5X
• Bearded Lady Symbol: 6 for 3X, 12 for 4X, 80 for 5X
• Monkey Symbol: 5 for 3X, 10 for 4X, 70 for 5X

Our Verdict on The Twisted Circus

The Twisted Circus is produced by Microgaming and it’s really fun to play. A real dark twist compared to your more normal upbeat circus genre slots and I have to admit that I found this highly refreshing. The Circus Match Bonus is also a fine addition to this game and there are some huge payouts to be had if you are lucky enough to land them.

Enter The Twisted Circus if you dare!