Slingo Deal or No Deal Free Play in Demo Mode by Slingo

Slingo Deal or No Deal review

Theme and Storyline

This slot is themed around the classic game show Deal or No Deal.

Players will be met with a wall of numbers and options. After taking a moment to get their bearings, they’ll realize the parallels to the game show format.

From then on, they’ll choose their fate as they select a lucky number and decide what to risk.

The style of the reels attempts a festive atmosphere. However, players may find themselves missing the excitement of the titular game show.

Graphics, Sounds and Animations

The minimalist wall of numbers seems intended to imitate the style of a game show. Sadly, the result is a dull design missing all the glitz and charisma of Deal or No Deal’s hosts and atmosphere.

Players could be forgiven for arriving at this slot and feeling as if they opened a program to complete their accounting. There is little to add spark, and even the colourful Joker symbol seems out of place, and a little creepy.

The cheerful background music and chiming sound effects do most of the work to make this slot engaging. Playing with the sound off quickly begins to feel like work, and players will definitely want to keep the music on. Without it they may find their minds wandering.

Gameplay

Slingo Deal or No Deal has a single reel that spins in conjunction with a 5x5 grid of prize boxes.

There are a total of 12 win lines and 11 awards players may win.

Players begin this game by choosing their ‘Lucky Box’ and then spinning to match numbers on the reel with a selection of boxes on a grid.

Each time a player is awarded Slingo, this moves them higher up a ladder towards prizes. It also multiplies the value of remaining prizes.

The gameplay is unique and interactive. Players looking for something new and different may enjoy experimenting with this slot.

The game’s instructions also come with some handy tips for strategies specific to the game for players to optimize their chances.

Wilds, Bonuses and Free Spins

The Joker Wild symbol allows players to open any box in the column where it appears.

The Sugar Joker Wild symbol can be used to open any box in the grid.

Free Spin symbols award players additional spins at the end of a game.

The Devil symbol blocks players from potential matches.

When players get four Slingos, they unlock the Banker's Offer to which they can respond: Deal, No Deal, or continue spinning.

Should players choose to keep spinning, the banker’s offer will appear after each spin when a box was opened.

If players arrive at a Full House on the prize ladder, their win is multiplied x20.

Bet Sizes, RTP and Variance

The return to player of this game is 95%, decisively below our yardstick for average of roughly 96%.

The range of bets on the site we tested ran from a minimum bet per spin of $/£/€1 up to a maximum of $/£/€100 per spin.

The volatility of this game is medium, which makes it a less optimal match for our preferred slot machine strategies. Our slot strategies target the highest possible volatility.

Conclusion

We do not recommend this low RTP, medium volatility game show slot.

The unengaging design does little to make up for this slot’s poor mathematical stats. The low RTP alone would be enough to avoid this game, but the dry design makes it especially appealing.

Fans of the original game show will likely be disappointed at how little of the excitement is captured by this slot. Players who are unfamiliar with the game show will have no particular reason to stop by this slot.

The gameplay is unique, but not enough so to justify the unpragmatic odds and lackluster front end.