ABOUT THIS SLOT
Mermaids Millions is a five-reel, three-row slot game with 15 paylines. It is also one of Microgaming’s most recognisable, popular and simple video slots. The straightforward but attractive graphics and reel-set, combined with the easy gameplay make it a popular choice for those who want a casual spin on the reels on a game with a pleasant and easy atmosphere. As you spin the reels you will hear the gentle sound of the ocean too!
The base game play is augmented by free spins, multipliers and an underwater pick-me bonus round whilst throughout, winning combinations here are created by landing three or more matching symbols or at least two wilds on an active payline starting from the first reel on the left.
Players of all budgets can enjoy playing Mermaid’s Millions game as bets per spin start from as little as $0.15 and max out at $150. Also, with the autoplay feature, players can set between five and 100 spins to play automatically.
NOTE: for those playing on handsets, this slot game has been updated since it was first introduced and is available to play on mobile and tablet devices as well now.
RTP, VARIANCE AND PAYOUTS
Mermaids Millions has a relatively high RTP of 96.56% when compared to other online slot games so it is good value for your money. At the same time it is a low variance game which means that the payout distribution is fairly even and you can expect smaller, regular wins rather than long dry spells followed by epic payouts. As for top payout, during the free spins bonus round, you can win up to 1,500x your stake per spin with the 3x multiplier.
SYMBOLS AND PAYTABLE
Mermaids Millions has an ocean, fantasy theme and the symbols on the reels reflect this. The low value symbols on the paytable are the standard playing card symbols J, 10, Q and K. The high value symbols on the paytable are the seahorse, the mermaid, the pearl in the oyster, the gems in the chest, the treasure chest and the merman!
GAMEPLAY AND FEATURES
There are three special features in the Mermaids Millions slot game. They are a wild symbol, a free spins bonus round and a pick-me treasure bonus game. Here is how they work:
The Wild
The merman is the wild symbol and he can replace any other symbols on the reels to fulfil a payline and trigger a win.
The Scatter and Free Spins
Watch out for the scatter symbol which is the mermaid as landing three or more on the reels will trigger the free spins bonus round. At this point you are awarded 10 free spins, all of which come with a 3x multiplier applied to wins. You can retrigger the round by landing another three or more scatter symbols once again.
Pick Me Bonus Round
The bonus symbol is the treasure chest and landing three or more on the reels will trigger the Treasure Bonus game. This can also happen during the free spins bonus feature. When the Pick Me round starts a new screen will appear and you will find yourself under the waves with multiple objects to choose from including shells and barrels. You get up to 5 picks and when you pick one it will reveal a cash prize. After all picks are done the prizes are added together and paid out.
OUR VERDICT
Mermaids Millions is a well-known slot game in the Microgaming library and although it doesn’t have the highest quality graphics, it’s still a nice, nostalgic slot. The theme is fun and most players will like the relaxing mermaid design. Although this is a very simple slot game to play, making it perfect for beginners to the world of online slot games, there are still lots of great features to help you bring in those big cash prizes including a wild symbol, a picking game and the free spins bonus round where you can potentially earn 1500x your stake. While this isn’t the most innovative slot game on the market, it is still a hugely popular slot in the Microgaming library and one that we recommend to all our readers.