Zone of the Zombies is one of the 3 Cryptologic slots based on the theme of horror. Players seeking thrills unlimited with be delighted with this slot, which has all the blood-curdling ingredients of evil and horror. The prizes that can be won are worth all the fear one experiences while playing this slot.

Most of the sound effects, graphics, music, and animations of this slot are borrowed from a horror movie of the eighties, “Evil Dead.” Needless to say, they can put any player’s nerves on edge. The game symbols, though ugly, suit the scary theme well. Be prepared to view eye-popping zombies, zombie limbs, wounded zombie dogs, firearms, clubs with nails, eyeballs, and many other symbols of the type.

Zone of the Zombies is a progressive slot with 25 pay-lines and 2 reels. Since the coin values range between $0.01 and $20.00, players of this slot can bet small, but win big. The slot has attractive features such as wild symbols, scatter symbols, bonus game feature, and 2 random progressive Frightmare Jackpots.

Wild Symbol: The zombie is the wild symbol of this slot. Accordingly, it can take on the value of any other symbol and help players make winning combinations.

The zombie holds the key to the top jackpot too. To grab this jackpot, players must spin 5 zombies across an active pay-line.

Scatter Symbol:

The hero symbol is the scatter symbol. Players must spin scatters across the reel to win multiples of their total bets.

The hero can trigger the bonus game feature too, provided players spin 3 scatters across the reels together.

Bonus Game Feature:

The bonus game screen displays the hero facing 5 zombies. Players must help the hero kill these zombies and reach the police station. The prize won is calculated as per the players’ rate of success and multiplied by their trigger bets. The game comes to an end if the zombies attack the hero.

Frightmare Jackpots:

Three Cryptologic horror slots—Zone of the Zombies, Witches and Warlocks, and Vampire Bats—share the common feature of random progressive Frightmare Jackpots. Players can win these anytime during the game, provided they bet high.

With sound effects and animations reminiscent of any horror movie, this slot is the best option for all those who love the genre of horror.

- reviewed by Latest Casino Bonuses, last updated 2011-05-25