Wheel of Wealth - Special Edition Details Page

Software (9)

Casino players are assured that Microgaming provides the highest possible level of safety and security in its software product. Okay, that's just for starters. Function is so important in working any video slots game, and Wheel of Wealth is unquestionably one of the most functional pieces of casino software you are likely to find. Many options are at your disposal, including the opportunity to gather certain stats and play automatically through AutoPlay.

Easy to Understand (9)

Being a slots game, there are aspects of Wheel of Wealth: Special Edition that are naturally very straightforward. There are a couple of things to digest, namely the different ways the Wheel of Wealth Bonus Game gets triggered. Wilds and scatters are relatively easy concepts to grasp. If you are not that familiar with the way these things work, you would be well-advised to consult with the comprehensive help files Microgaming makes available with this game.

Graphics & Sounds (8)

There are nice, rich, clear graphics attached to this game. That is important, because with all of the red, orange and purple appearing in the game (representing the different fruits in the mix of slot symbols) that makes this a very colorful interface. Remember that with the soundtrack available through Microgaming, you can create a whole atmosphere that bears some similarity to the sounds you may find in a physical casino. At the same time, if you don't want to hear any of it, or want to hear only parts of it, they can be turned off. That's the flexibility you have with this software.

Theme and Concept (7)

I'm not so sure that the unique nature of theme itself is the real strength of this game. It is, in fact, not such an inventive theme, with several of the symbols pretty familiar to standard slots fans. What takes the theme to another level is the wheel that spins during the Wheel of Wealth Bonus Game, which kind of takes on some of the character of the popular "Wheel of Fortune" television show.

Game Features (8)

There are a couple of things about the bonus games themselves which are worth mentioning. One is that when you are in the process of regular play, either one of two bonus games can be activated, depending on how many Bonus symbols appear on the screen. Another is that the Wheel of Wealth Bonus Game can actually be triggered while you are playing the Reel Bonus Game. That's kind of different.

Betting Options (8)

You can bet a minimum coin size of .01 up to .50. With 25 paylines, and a maximum of ten coins, you can have a maximum 250-coin wager in this game. This is very, very respectable. Of course, you don't have to go through a lot of calculations; all you have to do is click on the "Bet Max" button and you will be taken directly to the maximum bet.

Jackpots (8)

The biggest payout you can get in this game is 10,000 coins, which happens when you get five wild symbols (Wheel of Wealth symbols) in an enabled payline. The second highest payout is four Wheel of Wealth symbols in a payline, which is 1000 coins. Most of the payouts in the Wheel of Wealth Bonus Game are respectable, though not mind-boggling. As far as the regular symbols are concerned, the Lear Jet brings 750 coins for five in a row, which does blow anyone away.