Battlestar Galactica is a Microgaming video slot based on the popular 2000s sci-fi TV series of the same name. It strongly resembles other slots, such as Immortal Romance and Thunderstruck, by the same developer but is rather unique in that Microgaming rarely offers officially franchised games.
This space-age slot features original graphics and music from the Battlestar Galactica series, with the ship itself seen floating through the universe in the background behind the reels. It also includes wild and scatter symbols, free spins, multipliers, and three different modes of play.
A unique feature of Battlestar Galactica is its Experience or XP Bar, which is added to after every time spin. Gaining XP will unlock helpful game features.
Coin Currency aboard the Battlestar Galactica
The Battlestar Galactica video slot, like many other Microgaming productions at River Belle Casino, utilises the 243-ways-to-win system instead of adjustable paylines. It is still possible for players to vary their risk level and winning potential, however, by choosing to wager anywhere between 0.30 and 15.00 credits per spin. The coin currency aboard the Battlestar Galactica ranges from 0.01 to 0.05.
Up for grabs is a non-progressive jackpot of 1 400 000 coins, which becomes available during the Battlestar Galactica free spins bonus round.
The Battlestar Galactica Cast and Crew
In addition to original footage and images from the series, the video slot version features all the major characters, including Lieutenant Thrace, Commander Adama, President Roslin and Doctor Baltar. These icons are among the most valuable in the game and become animated when they form winning combinations. Other valuable icons include the Battlestar Galactica crest and spaceships.
It’s Wild aboard the Battlestar Galactica
Aboard the Battlestar Galactica, the series’ crest or logo is wild and operates differently, depending on the mode of play. As per standard video slot practice, the wild can be used to replace any other symbol, except the scatter, to complete winning combinations.
The wild is stacked on Reel 1 during both Normal Mode and the Battlestar Galactica free spins bonus round.
Additionally, the Battlestar Galactica wild has intrinsic value that pays out 40, 400, 1000 and 6000 coins for two, three, four and five, respectively, in a row.
Scattering Spaceships and Free Spins
The scatter symbol is a spaceship and awards a free spins bonus round when three or more appear anywhere on the reels. Players can receive a maximum of 15 free spins with a 3x multiplier. Note that free spins cannot be retriggered.
In addition to awarding free spins, the Battlestar Galactica symbol has its own value – 1 500, 3 000 and 15 000 coins, respectively, for three, four and five scatter symbols.
Three Different Modes of Play
As mentioned, players can choose to play in one of three modes – Normal, Run and Fight – and may switch modes at any time during play, which makes different bonuses and ways to win available.
Battlestar Galactica Fight Mode sees random icons turning wild at any time, as well as wild icons splitting into more wild icons. During Run Mode, a timer symbol may appear and convert playing cards into other symbols with mystery rewards.
Over and above the different modes of play, the Battlestar Galactica Ion Storm offers further benefits. It can occur at any time and can turn as many as five reels wild.