Moby Dick Slot

Now we can see how the thrilling and intriguing story of Captain Ahab lives comes alive yet again on this masterpiece of a slot machine. Here you will find harrowing features and make your way down the the belly of the whale, quite literally. So all aboard the Pequod, because are going a-fishing for the whale today, lads!

Theme and Background of Moby Dick slot

If you are not familiar with the story of Moby Dick yet, then allow us to give you a brief overview of the plot. We can assure you that once you understand the background of this fantastically crafted slot machine, it will make it all the more enjoyable.

The story written by Herman Melville follows the narrative of young Ishmael, a young man looking to board whaling ship. During his stay in an overcrowded inn, he meets with Ahab, a “grand, ungodly, god-like” and the captain of the vessel “Pequod”. Ahab is planning a voyage to hunt down the white leviathan “Moby Dick”, who bit off the captain’s leg below the knee years prior. The tale is bound to chill you to the bone and has remained a classic in literature up until this day. 

Game Mechanics on Moby Dick

While the Moby Dick slot machine might beautifully crafted on its own, it certainly does not skimp out on features and mechanics. To be fair, there is some real horsepower on the the hood with this slot machine. Nothing less can be expected from RabCat, to be honest, since they also own a video game studio, making them masters of their craft. The Moby Dick slot is played on 5 reels set up in 3 horizontal rows, making up the 5 x 3 grid.

The slot boasts a generous 25 paylines, allowing for a decent amount combinations to land a winning bet line. Bet sizes can be increased or decreased accordingly in between spins and coin sizes range from a very safe 0.25 to a staggering 50 credits per spin. While the coin size might not be appealing to high rollers out there, low rollers will certain enjoy this neat slot machine to the fullest extent. Combined with an estimated return to player percentage of 96.00% and the average sum of paylines, the volatility of Moby Dick can be classified as low to medium.

This  makes the slot machines perfect for recreational use. Due to the high-tech HTML5 framework, this game be played across all devices, whether that be desktop or mobile. 

Slot Features of Moby Dick

The pay table has been divided in high paying symbols and low paying symbols. Adhering to the original story of Moby Dick, you will find the grizzly captain Ahab and the white whale Moby Dick on the reels as the two highest paying symbols. Other high paying symbols include the anchor and the steaming cup of tea. For more information, please refer to the pay table below to see how much each symbol will net you on a win. 

Low paying symbols are modelled after the classic playing card letters of A, K, Q and J. The borders around the symbol are made out of wood, allowing them to blend in seamlessly with the whole sea-faring theme.

Win Freezing Feature

This feature resembles the icy cold waves of the north upon which our trusty whaling vessel sets sail. Out here in the arctic region, the winds are s old and so unforgiving that the freeze everything solid within second, including the reels.

The Win Freezing Feature is triggered if the player manages to land a winning bet line or if they receive three or more Free Spin symbols on a winning line. When the feature is activated, all winning symbols of that round will freeze in place and an extra bonus spin is triggered. The player will be able to keep accumulating respins until no more winning combinations remain. This allows for some massive payouts and adds a thrilling and more in-depth dynamic to the gameplay of Moby Dick. 

Wild Feature and Free Spins

Every good and modern video slot needs a wild symbol feature to keep things interesting. This symbol can substitute for every other symbol on the pay table except for the Free Spins symbol. By landing the wild symbol on the reels in tandem with normal paying symbols, players will be able to land more and bigger winning combinations. 

The Free Spins feature is something that really adds an extra dimension to the Moby Dick slot machine. Not only because it allows for players to land additional free turns using the initial bet used to trigger it, but also the sheer beauty of the animation behind it. When the player manages to land 3 or more Free Spins symbols on the reels, they will be taken to the free spins bonus round. The mighty white whale will swallow captain Ahab and he will end up, quite literally, in the belly of the whale.

Here the players will have the chance to land some major big wins using his or her free turns. It is possible to land addition Free Spins during the bonus round, allowing the player up to 20 Free Spins.

Gamble Feature on Moby Dick

It is universally known that every sailor worth their salt loves a good gamble. This is why RabCat has opted to implement a gambling feature. After every win, the player will have the option to activate the Gamble Chance feature, which allows them to multiply their winnings by 5 if they manage to fish out the correct tea bag from the cups of tea, five times in a row. Should they pick the wrong one, they will lose everything so be careful!

A Final Word on Moby Dick

A beautiful rendition of the classic tale. We have to say that RabCat has really outdone themselves with the creation of this slot machines. While the payouts might be a bit too low for high rollers, the animations and the design of the game really make it a one of a kind slot. RabCat is known for putting exciting spins on classic tales, as can be seen on their newest slot machine Robin of Sherwood. So if you are looking for hours of thrilling gameplay, be sure to check out more RabCat slots.