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The Syndicate is a video slot developed by NetEnt, released in 2015. This game offers an immersive experience for players who enjoy history and strategy, set against the backdrop of the Jack The Ripper legend. Players are transported to Victorian-era London as they navigate through symbols inspired by crime scenes and historical figures.
Design
The Syndicate’s design is free spins a key aspect that sets it apart from other NetEnt slots. As mentioned earlier, the game takes inspiration from the notorious serial killer Jack The Ripper, who terrorized London in 1888. The game’s backdrop features a darkened Victorian-era street with flickering gas lamps and an eerie fog effect, immersing players into the suspenseful atmosphere.
Symbols
The reels are populated by various symbols that relate to the theme: Low-paying card values (9-A) adorned in crime scene tape; medium-pay symbols of historical figures like Queen Victoria’s police inspector Frederick Abberline, Annie Crook, and Elizabeth Stride. These characters have significant roles in the legend of Jack The Ripper.
Payouts
To win payouts, players must line up matching symbol combinations across active paylines (up to 40). Winning combinations award multipliers based on symbols’ value: High-value historical figures range from 4x to 1500x the initial wager. Low-paying card values offer lower rewards between 5x and 20x.
WILD Symbol
The Jack The Ripper’s mask serves as a wild symbol, capable of substituting all other symbols except scatters in winning combinations. The Wild Mask has its own unique pay multiplier (2-1500x).
SCATTER Symbols
Scatter symbols are represented by police badges and can appear on reels 1, 3, or 5 to activate the Free Spins feature. A minimum of three scatter symbols activates a sequence that can award up to 25 free spins.
Bonus Features & Free Spins
Upon landing at least three scatters anywhere in view, players unlock access to two separate features: The Lock and Key Bonus Game and the Wild Masks Free Spins feature (up to 5 times multiplied with an additional multiplier awarded after each activation).
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Lock and Key : Players navigate through a set of crime scene locations where they must find clues by interacting with symbols; multiple clue collection will determine prize multipliers or awarding special prizes.
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Wild Masks : A portion of scatters become wilds in Free Spins. After 5 free spins, the number doubles for each subsequent activation, up to 25 spins.
RTP
The Return To Player (RTP) percentage is a significant factor in determining slot machine performance and profitability over time. The Syndicate offers an RTP range from 95% when playing with maximum bets of £1, down to 84.32% at lower betting levels, resulting in player losses at high frequencies.
Volatility
NetEnt categorizes The Syndicate as a ‘High’ volatility slot machine due to its riskier design and variable potential reward structure – it offers both significant wins but higher variance results compared with average slots.
Betting Range & Max Win
Wagering options vary from £0.10 up to £200 per spin for players who desire high stakes. Due to the multiple scatters involved in unlocking bonus features, maximum payouts are relatively large at 1,000x and also possible via a mystery Jackpot that could be awarded when specific combinations of scatter symbols appear during gameplay.
Gameplay
Players begin by setting their preferred coin bet; choosing up to 40 active paylines (with each line requiring an additional wager) – then they click the spin button for automated rotation. Game sequences feature smooth animations and immersive sound effects, maintaining player engagement throughout game sessions.
Mobile Play & Performance
The Syndicate is built using NetEnt’s HTML5 technology which optimizes mobile performance across most devices; responsive design ensures seamless gameplay regardless of display resolution or screen size while features and bonus triggers maintain consistency with desktop play experience.