Based on one of the biggest Netflix shows, the Netent slot Narcos is an action-packed thriller with enough features to match the non-stop drama of the original series.
Featuring characters from the show, including brave cops, undercover agents, feared kingpins of the cartel, and even Pablo Escobar himself, Narcos is brimming with references. Its neat design helps it stand out among rival 3D slots.
Bonus Features
Like other modern 5 reel slot machines, there are plenty of bonuses available for the Narcos slot player - from walking wilds to an exciting jackpot round and everything in-between. Its huge selection of bonus features is what help to make Narcos one of iGaming's modern classic casino slots.
Let's break them down below:
Free Spins Feature
The main bonus, and most volatile, is the free spins round, which is triggered when the bonus symbols land on reels one, three, and five.
Ten free spins are awarded and throughout this feature, there is a higher chance of the high-paying symbols turning wild, which can create more winning combinations. If those wild symbols are part of a winning combination, they walk across the reels as part of the same spin, extending the number of free spins in a bonus round.
Locked Up Bonus
If the Pablo Escobar symbol appears at least three times anywhere onto the reels, the Locked Up Bonus begins. Here, those same Escobar symbols will reveal between 1x and 3x the stake and are locked in. There is also the possibility of landing a golden case, which can include a prize multiplier or a ticking bomb that adds a pre-set amount to all eligible symbols.
The player gets three free spins to land additional locked up symbols and images of golden cases adjacent to the existing symbols. It will expand the cage, adding the respective prize to the overall return.
Walking Wild
If a wild symbol lands anywhere on the reels as part of a winning combination or the Drive By feature (see below), the reels will respin until the wild disappears from view. It is possible to land up to five wilds across the five reels.
Drive By
On any random spin in the Narcos game, it is possible for a "drive by" of wilds after the reels have come to a standstill. Bullets fly, aimed towards the high-paying symbols. Any of characters on the reels are a target - and some may get hit to turn wild.
Wilds, Bonuses, and Free Spins
As we mention above, the three core features to look for when you play the Narcos slot are as follows:
- Wilds: They can drop randomly during the base game and become Walking Wilds if they help form a winning combination, like with other video slots online. Watch out for the Drive By feature, which can occur at the end of any spin and turn high paying symbols into wilds.
- Bonuses: The Locked In bonus activates when three Pablo Escobar symbols drop anywhere on the reels. Win instant prizes and boost them with multipliers and exploding prizes.
- Free Spins: Three Free Spins symbols triggers the bonus round, in which 10 Free Spins are awarded. Throughout the bonus round, the Drive By feature is a more common occurrence.
Narcos RTP, Bet Sizes, and Variance
The Narcos slot machine is one of the most entertaining Netent has done. It is optimised for playing on the move as much as it is on desktop, and as such is considered one of Netent's leading mobile slot machines - but what are the specifics of the game?
Here are some of the main points to look for:
- RTP: 96.23% - We would regard this as a standard number for Netent games, and it is on the high side. Over time, it means players can expect $96.23 from $100 invested - though this expectation is averaged out over many millions of test spins.
- Bet size: 0.20 - 400 - The max stake per spin is very high, but the minimum stake is affordable and in line with other competitors.
- Variance: Med/high - While not among the highest volatility slot machines, it still packs a punch.
