Smooth Sailing

Smooth Sailing Slot Review

Smooth Sailing is a slot developed by Microgaming in collaboration with Gold Coin Studios, which is definitely not their first, and probably won't be their last. As the title suggests it has to do with the ocean as you are aboard a ferry for a vacation.

The game offers the traditional 5 reels, 3 rows, and a 20 paylines layout, where the betting limits go from $0.20 up to $40, with a maximum win per spin of x6000.

You will be getting a 96.22% RTP which is higher than the standard of 96% allowing for higher theoretical winnings. The volatility is high, but the hit frequency is an astonishing 38.04%, meaning you will be hitting a winning combo on average every 38 out of 100 spins.

Theme & Symbols

It is an exhausted thematic, but in this case, the ocean setting is saturated via a combination of great graphics, music, and interesting animations in the background, making it a bit more interesting than your average ocean slot.

There aren't any symbols you won't be familiar with, but the ones you will be encountering are 9, 10, J, Q, K, A, Bell, Ship Wheel, Anchor, Connectify Pays, Captain (Wild), Ship (Scatter). The Captain symbol acts as a substitute to all except the Connectify Pays symbol, which is different from the Scatter.

Bonus Games

The most important feature this game has to offer is the Free Spins since this is the place where the Connectify Pays are located. This will be activated after you land 3 or more Scatters, anywhere on the board. As there are the Ticket Scatters and the regular Scatters, you must know that the two cannot be mixed to form a single effect.

The Connectify Pays symbols come in 3 types, Red, Green, and Blue, forming combinations and delivering rewards, based on the type and number. If the symbols reach one end coming from the other, forming a 5 symbols combination, which looks like a full ship, your winnings are increased x2.

Mobile Support

Smooth Sailing is well-optimized for your iOS or Android devices and allows for a seamless transition due to the fact that there is only one major difference between both versions, which is the placement of the buttons. On mobile devices, the navigation buttons can be found on the right, while on the desktop version, they can be found on the bottom of the screen.

Conclusion

Smooth Sailing is a little bit boring when it comes to playing normally, but once you go to the Free Spins mode, where the Connectify Pays come into play, it will get way more interesting. The high RTP of 96.22% and hit ratio of more than 38% means that you will be getting a combination more often than when playing some other slots. The only catch here is the high volatility, meaning it could get punishing.