The recent revival of the roller derby as an all-female amateur sport brings back its popularity and flamboyance from the first half of the 20th century. Established in the mid-1930s in USA as an upgraded version of the banked-track roller skating marathons and subsequently fine-tuned to match the taste of the competitors and the audience, this adrenalin-driven sport guarantees a lot of fun. It comes as no surprise that roller derby inspired pin-up edition designers, as well as the movie directors. The latest news for the online gamers is that Microgaming software has produced the “Roller Derby” slot featuring the images of the fully-equipped female competitors on rollers and loud referees to spice up the gambling experience.

This 5-reel, 25-payline and 250-coin slot machine is designed to instantly take the players to a roller derby field where they can win quite some prizes. It goes without saying that the wild and scatter symbols are represented by the trademarks of the sport itself – a roller shoe and the graffiti-style “roller derby” sign, respectively.

Most importantly, the slot can be accessed through an instant-play mode, allowing gamers to use the application without the time-consuming and tedious downloading procedure. The number of coins per line ranges from 1 to 10 with coin denominations of 1 cent to $1, with a max-bet option which can be easily used as per the players’ preferences.

The overall experience of the game is enhanced by the authentic sounds and high-quality effects. Yet, those who prefer simple environment can switch them off using the Options button. Furthermore, punters who care about the statistics of the game are bound to make use of the available opportunity which provides info on the total number of spins played, the duration of the session, number of spins per hour and the three top wins.

Special Features:

The wild and scatter symbols come out pretty regularly adding up to the dynamics and thrill of the “Roller Derby” slot. The wild symbol is called “Wild Skate” and, apart from its well-known substituting characteristics, it can also create its own winning combination if multiple symbols show up in a line on an enabled payline.

The scatter symbol is “Roller Derby” written in bright orange letters on a striped background. It completes a winning scatter combination when two or more appear on the reels. In line with the players’ expectations, the scatter wins are calculated by multiplying the scatter symbols combination payout by the total number of regular coins bet ensuring a generous reward for choosing this game.

As the icing on the cake, the slot offers also the possibility of winning the “Free Spins Bonus Game” provided that three or more “Roller Derby” symbols are scattered on the reels. The bonus round includes five free spins where the regular symbols “Derby Red”, “Derby Green” and “Derby Black” serve as the wild symbols. It is worth mentioning that all the bets and paylines played in the free spins are the same as at the start of the bonus game. As the free spins can be re-activated during the bonus game, if three or more “Roller Derby” symbols appear on the reels during the free spins, the players get additional free spins.

Judging by its name and main characteristics, the “Roller Derby” slot can be equally attractive to the experienced players searching for the fresh design and the new winning concept, as well as to the beginners who can easily understand the principles and rules of the game. Therefore, don’t be afraid to put your helmets on and start the adventure!

- reviewed by Latest Casino Bonuses, last updated 2012-03-27