Caravan of Riches

One studio unafraid to experiment with reel setups is Stockholm based Fantasma Games. Blocker tiles, unusual use ofMegaways, even the potential motion sick inducements of a rotating grid as seen inTwisted Turbinemeans no layout is safe from the experimental team. In some ways, Caravan of Riches' diamond-shaped grid is one of the more mainstream patterns they've done, as this concept has popped up with increased regularity recently. Moving on, we get to the features which aren't bad, though they don't exactly offer Marco Polo exoticism. The Silk Road feature livens the base game, but largely because paylines rather than ways to win can be a drag. Still, instant coin wins can be a boon, while free spins are the other positive outcome. Moving up free spin levels may technically produce higher value wins or trigger the Silk Road feature more often, so there is a snowball aspect, which can be fun. Just don't expectPink Elephantslevels of tension or excitement from these symbol upgrade free spins. After a while of testing, it was hard not to get the feeling that what Caravan of Riches offers has been done better elsewhere. Whether it's in the two competitor slots we've already mentioned above or others that have branched off them, it isn't hard to find more exciting alternatives.NetEnt'sSilverback Goldsprings to mind right off the bat, possessing a sophisticated symbol upgrade free spins feature with an insanely volatile twist when the collection meter is maxed out. Caravan of Riches, on the other hand, comes across as a better suit for players looking for an upgrade feature who don't want to be torn to bits by crazed gorillas or stomped on by psychedelic elephants. Perhaps it's because Caravan of Riches isn't as imaginative as what Fantasma usually make, but neither gameplay nor theme execution managed to lift it above being so-so. Ultimately, Caravan of Riches failed to shine with the usual sparkle of originality often found in a Fantasma release.