Dark Waters Power Combo

Dark Waters Power Combo is a pirate-themed video slot developed by Just For The Win for Games Global. The game features a 6×4 grid with 4,096 ways to win, expanding to 6×6 with 46,656 ways during certain bonus features. With high volatility and an RTP of 96%, the slot offers a maximum win potential of 5,000x the bet.

The slot is set against a dramatic coastal backdrop, reminiscent of fjords in Norway or New Zealand. The scene depicts a bay with tall mountains on either side, fires burning at their bases, and a stranded pirate ship between them. A lone pirate figure, wielding a sword and wearing a wide-brimmed hat, stands in the foreground.

The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a sweeping, swashbuckling soundtrack that sets a brisk, adventurous mood. The visuals and audio combine to evoke a spirit of high-seas adventure before gameplay even begins.

Core Game Mechanics

Dark Waters Power Combo uses a ways-to-win system rather than traditional paylines. Winning combinations are formed by landing three or more matching symbols on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost reel.

The base game is played on a 6×4 grid with 4,096 ways to win. Symbols include lower-paying card ranks (10 to A) and higher-paying thematic symbols (rum bottle, knives, hat, guns, and anchor). Wild symbols, appearing as scrolls with a “W”, substitute for all regular paying symbols.

The game incorporates several special symbols:

1. Money Symbols: These can appear anywhere on the reels, displaying cash values or special prizes.
2. Collect Symbols: These appear on the sixth reel in the base game and can appear on all reels during certain bonus features.
3. Token Symbols: Three types of tokens (purple, red, and blue) represent different Free Spins features.

Bonus Features

Dark Waters Power Combo offers several engaging bonus features:

1. Money Symbol Rewards: Money symbols display values ranging from 1x to 10x the bet, or special prizes:
   • Mini Prize: 15x the bet
   • Minor Prize: 40x the bet
   • Major Prize: 200x the bet
   • Mega Prize: 5,000x the bet (one-time award per game round)
   When a Collect symbol lands on reel 6, all visible Money symbol values are awarded.
2. Free Spins: Free Spins are triggered by collecting Token symbols. The game offers three different Free Spins modes, which can be combined: a) Giant Reels Feature:
   • Expands the grid to 6×6, increasing ways to win to 46,656
   • Activated by purple tokens
   b) Multi-Collect Feature:
   • Allows Collect symbols to appear on all reels
   • When multiple Collect symbols land, their corresponding Money symbol values are combined and awarded for each Collect symbol
   • Activated by red tokens
   c) Golden Reel Feature:
   • On each spin, one random reel (from reels 2 to 5) contains only Money symbols
   • Activated by blue tokens
   Free Spins always start with 10 spins. Landing additional tokens during Free Spins can activate inactive features, awarding 3 extra spins. Only one inactive feature can be activated per spin.

An interesting aspect of Dark Waters Power Combo is its token collection system. Unlike many slots where bonus features are triggered purely by chance, this game allows players to collect tokens throughout gameplay. This creates a sense of progression and anticipation, as players can see themselves moving closer to triggering the various Free Spins features. The possibility of combining multiple features in a single Free Spins round adds an extra layer of excitement and potential for big wins.