Space Donkey is a high-volatility slot game developed by Nolimit City, released on October 3, 2023. The game features a unique 6×6 grid layout with 46,656 ways to win, combining elements of classic arcade games like Space Invaders and Donkey Kong with modern slot mechanics.
The theme revolves around a brave monkey fighting against an alien invasion, set against a retro 8-bit style backdrop. The game's visual and audio design evokes nostalgia for 1980s arcade games, complete with pixelated graphics and a fitting soundtrack.
Symbols in the game include various themed icons such as the Pilot Monkey, Plane, Green Alien, Gun, and Ammo, as well as lower-paying card symbols from 9 to A. The Wild symbol is represented by a UFO, which substitutes for all pay symbols and comes with additional features.
The game includes several innovative bonus features:
- Abduction Wilds: These UFO Wilds appear on reels 2 to 6 in the base game. They move downwards after wins, abducting symbols below and increasing their multiplier by +1 for each abducted symbol.
- Hellfire Feature: Triggered by landing 3 or more Chopper symbols on reels 2 to 5. Each Chopper fires in different directions, adding multipliers to affected symbols.
- Hide N' Seek Bonus Round: Activated by landing 3 time-bomb scatters. This round plays out on a 6×6 grid where the monkey moves around collecting prizes and avoiding traps and aliens.
- Seek N' Destroy Bonus Round: Triggered by landing 4 scatters or through the Hide N' Seek round. This feature transforms the game into a space shooter, where the monkey fights waves of aliens using various weapons.
- Monkeypendence Day: A special event within the Seek N' Destroy round, triggered by destroying the alien mothership. It awards a final multiplier to the total bonus win.
The game also offers a Bonus Buy feature for eligible players, allowing direct access to the bonus rounds for a set price.
One of the most interesting aspects of Space Donkey is its commitment to the retro gaming theme. The bonus rounds, particularly Seek N' Destroy, effectively transform the slot into a playable arcade-style game, blurring the line between traditional slot gameplay and classic video gaming.