Some of you might remember the classic Disney film “The Little Mermaid.” The film told the tale of a mermaid named Ariel who fell in love with a human and wanted to see what life might be like on land. One of the most famous songs from this film was “Under the Sea,” when a collection of undersea creatures attempted to convince Ariel to stay in the ocean where she belonged.
Now, Betsoft has captured that spirit in their latest online slot, Under the Sea. Of course, there’s no film license or anything like that, but the cartoonish graphics, the variety of fish and other undersea life, and a beautiful mermaid – not to mention the name of the slot itself – are all reminiscent of that famous movie. Even the music that plays every time you spin the reels sounds just a little bit like the song that shares its name with the slot machine.
As with all Betsoft games, Under the Sea also features some great presentation features. The undersea setting is constantly in motion, with air bubbles rising to the surface, plants in motion, and the water rising and falling in waves. The animations aren’t as extensive as in some Betsoft games, but the ones that are included are cute and perfect for the child-like theme.
As for the game itself: Under the Sea is a five-reel, 30-line slot machine in which the goal is to match symbols from left-to-right across your active paylines. The symbols you need to match are mostly cartoonish sea animals of different colors. The biggest payouts belong to the mermaid, who pays out at least 20 credits for matching just two of her, and 400 credits for each coin wagered if you make five-of-a-kind.
There are also a few special features in Under the Sea, though these are toned down a bit compared to some of Betsoft’s other recent releases such as Slots Angels or the popular Lost slot machine. First, this game has a pretty standard wild symbol – an oyster that opens to reveal a pearl. This symbol can substitute for any of the regular winning symbols, but also acts as a multiplier. If you have one wild symbol as a part of a win, the win is doubled; two wilds act as a 4x multiplier, and three wilds will give you eight times the normal win.
Next up is the sunken ship scatter symbol. These symbols will win you at least a small prize if you should match two or more of them anywhere on the reels. But hit three or more, and you’ll earn up to 15 free spins. During these free spins, you’ll have all of your winnings doubled, making them twice as valuable.
Finally, there’s a second screen bonus round that can be activated by hitting three or more treasure chest symbols anywhere on the reels. When you get there, you’ll have to find treasure in an undersea environment. Once you’ve made your choices, you’ll earn a prize of instant bonus credits.
With a delightful theme and easy to understand bonus features, Under the Sea is perfect for casual slots players looking to have a good time while they play. You can find this game at Mr. Green Casino and other Betsoft-powered casino sites.
