The Banker’s Riches variation of the Deal or No Deal slots is quickly becoming one of the most iconic games in the gambling industry. The success of the slot comes from the back of a hit quick show which was first aired in the United Kingdom, hosted by Noel Edmonds. The game revolves around a player choosing boxes at random which each contain various amounts of money; the banker will make an appearance at set intervals to try and bid the player out of the game. Almost every pub hosts a Deal or No Deal slot due to the lucrative bonus feature the game offers.
The online slot version of the game hosts 20 pay lines over 5 reels, set to host the Dream Factory (a name given to the game lobby during the TV show). There are three bonus rounds built into the game with each offering unique features and potential windfalls. The software provider behind the title is Gamesys, or more commonly known as Endemol; their platform allows the game to offer a progressive jackpot which increases the popularity of the game.
The Deal or No Deal slot machine is packing a 95% theoretical Return To Player, or RTP for short, which is about the average for most UK online casinos, there is the odd exception which has a higher or lower amount, but these games are often known among players. It’s also worthwhile mentioning that the RTP has been calculated over a long period and revolves around a theoretical calculation, due to the randomness of this game it’s impossible to get an exact figure.
Deal or No Deal In-Game Features
All of the slot features are revolved around bringing icons into view; each symbol will represent a different bonus and also depends on how many are showing on the reels. The first game is the Reel Banker game which is triggered when 3 or 4 bonus symbols appear. The player will then be entitled to receive continuous free spins up until the banker symbol appears in the middle reel – this bonus is hit or miss with players reporting conflicting amounts of success. A nice key feature to this bonus is the total amount won is doubled with the line payout being represented by the original wager. During the Reel Banker bonus, the features of the game (including other bonus rounds) cannot be triggered when started.
The second bonus feature is the Bankers Best Offer; this will make an appearance when 3 or 4 bonus symbols are shown. When initiated a player will be taken to a different interface which will show 10 blank offers, each being revealed based on the action of a player i.e. the second offer will appear if the first offer is declined. It’s the players’ responsibility to select the offer which they are happy with however if you choose to decline a figure the remaining amounts may be smaller, or possibly larger. Many players will be sucked in to declining the first offer automatically – don’t forget you are finding a figure you are happy with (or you think is the largest), instead of trying to progress through the game.
The final and most demanded bonus is obviously the Deal or No Deal – The Jackpot feature. This game starts when 3, 4 or 5 bonus symbols are in view, these can trigger any of the three primary bonuses. To play this feature for the jackpot sum, a player is required to stake all the available lines (20). If you have reduced the amount of pay lines in play, then the amount will be adjusted. The game pretty much unfolds to the TV show; the player will select a box and follow the instructions on the screen to progress through the game, if the jackpot sum is hidden in your box then you will walk away with the progressive or a lower amount if not all lines have been wagered on.
Deal or No Deal Bankers Riches: our verdict
We loved the Deal or no Deal TV show and are relatively pleased at how the online slot captures the magic of the show. There are no gripes with the software, available jackpots or in-game features, we also think they have done a good job with the artwork. It can be a little frustrating when you don’t hit a bonus in some time but when you do get through to the Deal or No Deal jackpot bonus it, really is exciting. It has been some time since this game was launched but rather than lose players over time it has picked up momentum, this is certainly a slot title to watch!