Numero Uno

For players who enjoyed Microgaming's sports-themed 'Star' slots, then Numero Uno is something of a homecoming. It should feel familiar right off the bat and perusing the paytable provoked a keen sense of déjà vu. Whether Global Games decided to dust off this specific set of features because of convenience, speed, or fondness, it's not obvious and will probably remain a slot-based mystery. However we arrived in this position, picking Mexican Wrestling was a colourful choice, and going against the grain by populating the game with animals rather than human wrestlers ups the adorability factor. Once past the bright surface level, then Numero Uno's lack of originality in terms of gameplay is hardly exciting stuff. It's basically just Rolling Reels, and Wild Showdown triggers in the base game to keep you going till free spins hit. The game looks quite good while doing so, but enthusiasm did wane fairly quickly. Free spin multipliers do inject a bit more life when they're active, yet don't expect monstrous wins from Numero Uno, as payouts max out at an advertised2,100x the bet. This might put around the same level as previous 'Star' sports games, though it is weak compared to much of the competition. Cascades, or Rolling Reels, and progressive multipliers are a dime a dozen set up these days, found all over the place. Perhaps back when the 'Star' range came out, expectations weren't as high as they've been elevated to now, but Numero Uno doesn't stack up all that well against its contemporaries, Wild Luchador, for example, being one of them. And yet, these lively Mexican inspired Mariachi, Day of the Dead, and lucha libre slots continue to prove their popularity, so there are likely to be a few armchair wrestlers happy at the thought of going into the ring with Numero Uno. It has a yesteryear quality that's potentially enticing, and animals acting like humans is another popular trope, so mixing it all together could be the right blend for some.