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Slots Showcase 2018
NORTHERN SKY
BY QUICKSPIN
Northern Sky by Quickspin is a visually stunning nine payline slot underpinned by the Swedish
developer’s innovative gamification engine
How would you describe Northern Sky to our
readers?
Northern Sky is one of our most visually
stunning games to date and a real treat on the eye.
Set against the backdrop of a snowy Scandinavian
mountain it features the famous northern lights, that
drift and sway in the background. The game includes
animal-shaped symbols made of crystals, which
set the sky aglow with vibrant colours, all captured
in stunning HD graphics. It has a great soundtrack
that really complements the graphics too.
How does the gameplay work, and which unique
features and mechanics set Northern Sky apart
from other slot titles in the market?
Northern Sky is a 5x3 slot with nine paylines and
featuring re-spins on all wins, plus a free spins
bonus using only the high-paying animal symbols.
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The math is cleverly designed to make sure the
re-spins experience is the best possible despite
there being only nine win lines. For instance,
any player that locks certain symbols has a higher
chance of getting that symbol on winning positions.
The game also has a unique suspension mechanic
to boost excitement levels when the win potential
increases. To that end, the symbols drop slower
if the win potential raises and the music changes.
The game also has a special excitement mode when
a player is close to getting free spins!
In addition, what sets Northern Sky and other
Quickspin releases from the competition is the
inclusion of our Achievements Engine. The gamification
tool is designed to offer players a more rewarding
and entertaining experience. It makes use of six
unique game events that take place in Northern Sky,
rewarding players with Quickspin tokens when