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The 2 King Kong Slot Machines Online |
There are two online versions of King Kong slots available to play, the original being created by Cryptologic and the
latest from Playtech. Both slots are entirely different games although as you'd expect, they bear a lot
of similarities.
For me personally, I couldn't pick one King Kong slot over another - they are both very different
and each has it's plus and minus points although Playtech have made a bit of a c*ck-up with their
betting increments. Fine if you bet under $2 a spin but otherwise you have to go $5, $10, $20 etc
with no middle-ground. Means I don't play their King Kong slot machine much anymore as I hate flat-betting
and there ain't no way I'd jump from $2 to $5 or $5 to $10 a spin in one go!
I guess the key difference between the two King Kong slots - and a difference that most slots players will consider
make or break - is in the bonus features. Although both slots' features are "free spin" rounds, I'd probably give the
edge in this area to the Crypto version for one main reason: you can win up to 150 free spins. With retriggers! The
Playtech version only gives you 3 free spins BUT they are probably just as lucrative.
The crypto version has an expanding wild symbol on reel 3 although it doesn't expand during the free spins. The Playtech
version has stacked wilds (fixed) but only in the free spins and only in one of the two variations of that. The other free spins
bonus has "sticky wilds". The Playtech version is explained in more detail on the Playtech King Kong slot
page while there is also more detail on the other version on the Cryptologic King Kong page.
In terms of playability, ignoring the free spin features for now, both online King Kong slots are very playable. The Playtech version
has a much more advanced feel to it with video graphics and sounds from the King Kong movie along with two "modes" of play,
switching between the two when the feature is triggered. The Cryptologic version feels more dated, spins a lot slower but still
has a really nice feel to it, mainly because the bonus feature is so appealing.
In terms of variance, the Cryptologic King Kong slot is slightly higher variance (ie: it's riskier) because without the
free spin feature it's hard to get your balance moving up. But the free spin feature offers the chance to win much more
than Playtech's free spin feature IMO. Both King Kong slots will probably offer similar playtime however because the reels on
the Playtech version spin a lot faster - it's a faster game allround. It's also easier to win smaller amounts on the Playtech
King Kong.
The bottom line for me is, if you aim to cash out moderate wins an aren't looking for that massive payout but want
an entertaining session then the Playtech version is probably better. If you like a bit more risk and are happy to lose
more frequently in pursuit of that very big (and often elusive!) win then the Crypto version is preferable. Me personally, I
play each version of the King Kong slot about evenly.
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Safe Places To Play KingKong Slots |
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About The Above Casinos
The last 3 casinos on the list above carry the Cryptologic version of King Kong, while the previous set of Playtech
casinos have the Playtech version licenced from MGM. All of the casinos above are very reputable, safe and reliable places to play although
you may find the odd country restriction in place.
For the record, the casinos I play King Kong slots at most from that list are Virgin Casino for the Cryptologic version
and Bet365 Casino or Paddy Power for the Playtech version: check out my piece on
Playtech casinos for
information on which casinos are best for the Playtech version of Kong. Both the aforementioned casinos have a next-day
cashout policy too and while bonuses aren't very forthcoming, the support and experience is exactly what I look for in
an online casino, personally.
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