Poker Dogs is a captivating slot which gives players the chance to win decent sums of money while having fun. The game features a normal set of reels and a poker game underneath which can lead to huge wins if you are lucky. It is a slot with several bonus features that will keep you thoroughly entertained. Players also get to enjoy the company of adorable dogs throughout the game.
Poker Dogs by Asylum Labs
Poker Dogs slot game is unique due to its beautiful and animated dogs that will welcome you when you click play. The reels are set inside a Speakeasy from the 1930s, with a bar and stools to the right. In front of the reel is an animated dog – this dog is your best friend as he will help you throughout the game by sneaking a wild onto the reels to help you win.
The reel setup is a standard 5 by 3 and contains both colourful letters and several dogs’ heads. At the base of the reel are slots for cards for 7 to be dealt or jack that will trigger a bonus round. A bonus round takes you to poker table where you play with other 5 animated canines. It also comes with soothing background sounds to put you in a relaxing mode while you enjoy the game.
Symbols and features
Several regular symbols are found on the reels of Poker Dogs. The highest paying symbol is the wild symbol as you can earn up to 33.3x your total stake if you land five along a payline. The next most valuable symbol is the feather headband dog; it can earn you 16.6x your stake for five along a payline. Next up is the white dog wearing purple; five along a payline will reward you with 8.3x your total bet. The blue-eyed Husky can reward you with 6.6x your total stake if you happen to land five along one of the 30 paylines.
The little brown dog in a pink bow-tie and a green hat will award you up to 5x your total stake for five of a kind. The lower paying symbols are the regular card symbols 10 to A. Five aces along a payline will give you 4.1x your total bet, while you will get 3.3x your stake with five kings. The queen, if you land five, will reward you with 2.3x your total bet and you can earn up to 2x your stake with five jacks. The 10 is the lowest paying symbol in the game with earnings of 1.3x your total bet for five-of-a-kind.
Special Bonuses
A dog with a card pops up whenever the dealer symbol falls on the middle reel. This card is then added to the poker hand under the reels. Once seven cards are dealt, a bonus is triggered if your hand is a jack or better. Five of these seven cards are then chosen to make the best hand, which can lead to big wins.
If you know your poker, then you will know that the best and most rewarding hand is a Royal Flush. Therefore, as you have probably guessed, this is the hand that you are after here as it will reward you with 100x your stake.
However, if you find that your hand is a Straight Flush instead of the coveted Royal Flush, you shouldn't turn your nose up in disappointment as you will still find yourself walking away with a very reasonable 500x your stake in your pocket.
If your hand happens to be a 4-of-a-Kind, then you will win 100x your stake. If you get a Full House, you will get 50x your stake. If you hand reveals a Flush, you will win 35x your stake, while a straight will earn you 25x your wager. 3-of-a-Kind, Two Pairs and Jacks or Better will see you win 10x, 4x, and 2x your stake.
How to Play
When you come across a slot for the very first time, there are a few tips that you should keep in mind that will ensure that your gaming experience is as enjoyable as it can be. Below are three such tips:
- Play for free so that you can get to understand the game before wagering with real money.
- Set a budget and stick to it – if you find that luck is not with you and you lose all your budget, stop playing. This will ensure you don't lose more than you can afford.
- If you stop enjoying yourself, stop playing. Nothing good ever came from gambling while not having fun.
Summary
This slot game is probably never going to a highly popular game such as Book of Dead or Starburst, but it is a game that all those who love poker really should try. The graphics are decent, the soundtrack helps add to the theme and, most importantly, there are some fantastic winnings up for grabs. So, why don't you try your luck today?