The traveling circus was king of entertainment in its hey-day as towns shutdown and all eyes turned to the traveling band of misfit performers as they came to each stop. Exotic animals, talented performers, and hilarious clowns were always staples of each great circus, bringing excitement, adventure and a good laugh to each town it passed.
Well thanks to Playtech and their Captain Cannon's Circus of Cash online slot game, players can enjoy all the excitement of the "big top" while simultaneously building up their bankroll. This 5-reel, 25-payline slot title features a fun gaming atmosphere, a wealth of bonuses and an always enticing progressive jackpot.
Brought to you by Playtech, a leading slot developer, the game's graphics haven't ever been mistaken for 3D or HD quality but the dated images and animations are reminiscent of the popular circus promotions people would find plastered all over town just before the crew of entertainers came rolling into town. The audio is fantastic, really reminiscent of the great 'big tops' announcing the various bonus rounds.
The backdrop of the game features a slew of 'big top' tents and familiar performers. The bonus symbols of the game are represented by some of the more popular performing acts one would find at a circus. While playing you might encounter a lion and his tamer, a seal balancing a ball, or even a goofy clown. The other less-important symbols feature the letters J, Q, K and A, a common trend among video slots attributed to the original slot machines that typically featured these letters or fruit.
This exciting and colourful game features no less than 9 different bonus rounds AND a progressive jackpot. Below the reels, the word BONUS lights up randomly. Once a bonus round has been triggered, you hit a circus hammer to see which one is selected. The circus hammer and corresponding levels represent the unique bonus rounds the game offers.
Here is a list of all the Bonus Rounds: Fire Breather, Lion Tamer, Rampaging Elephant, Bearded Ladies, Strongman Contest, Knife Thrower, Clown Car Free Spins, Tightrope Motor Bear, and Captain Cannon. Perhaps the funniest of these is the Bearded Ladies Bonus, which involves shaving one to reveal if she is "a beauty".
Captain Cannon himself is the ultimate bonus round. He gets fired from the cannon with the trajectory the player chooses. He flies through the air hitting various objects, which speed him up or slow him down, until he reaches his resting place in the water barrel. It sounds crazy, but very original and fun.
Seriously, what more do you want? This game finds a way to incorporate all the familiar aspects of the days of traveling circuses into a chance to win a massive jackpot with each spin. Players can enjoy a good laugh at the shaving of bearded lady while winning a jackpot, which is about as good as it gets when it comes to circus-themed slot games.