The horror film Cabin Fever not recommended to sensitive people; was released onto the screens in 2002 directed by Eli Roth who also directed the series Hostel. Microgaming has created a slot machine of the same name which is not based on the film. In fact this time there is nothing frightening. On the contrary, the slot depicts animals hibernating. The ambiance is cartoon like and the graphics are rather nice. The symbols represented are fruits covered in snow, the sun feeling cold and wearing a scarf, a squirrel protecting its hazelnuts; the members of the bear family carrying on with their daily activities (father having a bath, mother on the phone, 2 kids fighting over the TV control and another playing the drums on some pots. In terms of the sound effects they will not amaze you. In fact they are classic. You can hear the sound of a strong blizzard blowing outside in the background and short piece of music when you win. The ambiance of the game is average. After it is a question of taste. For you to decide.

Some Generalities of the Slot

The slot machine from Microgaming Cabin fever has 5 reels and 20 paylines. In addition, it has a Wild and Scatter. You stand to win free spins and wager your money again in the classic multiplier feature. You can bet 1 to 10 coins per activated line. The denominations start from 0,01 to 0,50 $/£/€. Hence the betting range is quite wide. It starts from 1 cent to 100 $/£/€, which should suit all kinds of players. The jackpot amounts to 5000 coins and the variance of the game is low/medium which should please cautious players. In fact, you can win small amounts but do not expect to win a fortune.

The Wild Symbol

The symbol marked Wild is logically the Joker of the slot machine. It can substitute for any other symbol with the exception of the Scatter and the sun to form wining combinations. Each time it substitutes for another symbol the Wild doubles the amount you have won. In addition the symbol becomes animated and a gust of wind blows the snow landscape. If you obtain the Wild 2, 3, 4 or 5 times on the same activated payline, you win 15, 100, 1000 or 5000 coins; one more thing to make you love the cold wind of winter.

The Scatter Symbol

The Scatter symbol is represented by a beautiful squirrel which is protecting two of its hazelnuts. To win it does not have to appear on the same activated line. In fact, if you obtain 2, 3, 4 or 5 Scatters anywhere on the reels you win 1, 2, 15 or 200 coins.

Free spins

When you play the video slot Cabin Fever you stand to win free spins. To do this you have to obtain the Sun symbol on the first and last reel regardless of whether it appears on an activated line or not. If you manage to obtain it you win 20 free rounds they automatically start, during which your money is doubled. The Wild also functions during this round; when it replaces another symbol your money is quadrupled (2x2) which is fantastic. You can win additional free spins during the free spins. To do this you have to obtain again the Sun on the reels 1 and 5.

The Multiplier

The armed bandit Cabin Fever has a gamble feature. You can wager your money again in the classic multiplier. You have to guess the colour of the drawn card. If you get it right your winnings are doubled; however if you get it wrong you lose the money you have won. This is the most risky part of the game but it is also effective.

With cartoon like features; the ambiance of the slot machine Cabin Fever is rather nice even if its sound effects and gaming content are classic, it does not have original features but they are still effective. Despite not being original this slot machine should still entertain you.