Age of Discovery is a 5-reel, 25-line video slot machine game. This means there are five spinning reels from which to form your winning combinations. For every coin that you put in you enable another payline. When the reels stop, the computer checks the combinations of symbols along each enabled payline.
The Age of Discovery video slot machine game from Microgaming can be played for free or for real money in denominations of $/£/€ 0.01 up to $/£/€ 0.50 per payline and wager up to 10 coins per line bet, the maximum wager is 250 coins per spin.
The Age of Discovery video slot machine game features: a Wild symbol, Scatter symbol, and a Treasure Bonus Feature game.
The maximum payout in the regular Age of Discovery multiline slot machine game is 6,000 coins.
All symbols pay left to right (Reel 1-5) in consecutive order except for the Compass bonus symbol and the Sea Monster scatter symbol, which pays any.
Important:
- To skip your win amount count up, click anywhere on the Play Area.
- Winnings are paid out on the highest combination on each enabled payline only, except for scatter wins.
- You are paid out for winning combinations on enabled paylines only, except for scatter wins.
- Regular winning combinations pay out from left to right.
- The scatter symbol can appear in any position on the reels.
- Scatter and bonus game wins are added to payline wins.
- Malfunctions void all plays and pays.
Wild Symbol
The Gold Coin symbol is a wild symbol. This means that the Gold Coin wild symbol acts as a substitute for other symbols to complete winning combinations.
Multiple Gold Coin wild symbols on an enabled payline create winning combinations as shown in the "Regular Payout Schedule".
The Gold Coin wild symbol does not substitute for the Sea Monster symbol to complete winning scatter combinations.
The Gold Coin wild symbol does not substitute for the Compass symbol or to activate the Treasure Bonus Feature game.
Note: Only one winning combination is paid out per payline. If there is more than one possible winning combination on a payline, you are paid out the value of the highest combination only.
Scatter Symbol
The Sea Monster symbol is a scatter symbol. This means it does not need to appear in a line on an enabled payline to win.
The Sea Monster scatter symbol can be scattered anywhere on the five reels, provided that three or more Sea Monster scatter symbols appear.
Winnings are calculated by multiplying the Sea Monster scatter symbols combination payout, according to the "Payout Schedule", by the total number of coins bet.
The Gold Coin wild symbol does not substitute for the Sea Monster scatter symbol to complete winning scatter combinations.
Note: If you have a scatter win and a regular win, you are paid out for both wins, as the scatter symbol does not need to appear on an enabled payline to win. The scatter win is added to the payline win.
Treasure Bonus Feature
You can win up to 32,250 coins in the Treasure Bonus Feature game.
Three or more Compass symbols displayed anywhere on the five reels triggers the Treasure Bonus Feature game.
The Gold Coin wild symbol does not substitute for the Compass symbol or to activate the Treasure Bonus Feature game.
In the Treasure Bonus Feature game, a "Treasure Map" displaying thirty "Treasure Sites" is displayed.
You need to choose a "Treasure Site" to reveal the hidden Bonus Prize amounts.
You can continue choosing "Treasure Sites" until you find the "Skull & Cross Bones".
When you find the "Skull & Cross Bones", the Treasure Bonus Feature game ends and the remaining "Treasure Sites" are revealed.
The Bonus Prize values are random amounts displayed in the Treasure Bonus Feature game are already multiplied by the number of coins bet per payline, and the number of paylines enabled.
To play the Treasure Bonus Feature game:
- Click on a "Treasure Site" to reveal the Random Bonus Prize value.
- If you find a "Bonus Prize", it is added to your total and you can choose again.
- If you find the "Skull and Cross Bones", the Treasure Bonus Feature game ends and the remaining Treasures are revealed.
- When the Treasure Bonus Feature game is complete, a confirmation screen is displayed with your total Bonus Prize amount is shown.
- Click the "Back to Game" button to return to the regular slot machine game.
Note: After choosing a Treasure Site with a bonus prize amount, your bonus win amount is added to the total win box. Click anywhere on the "Play Area" to skip your win amount count up.
When the Treasure Bonus Feature game is complete, you are returned to the regular Age Of Discovery slot machine game and your Bonus Prize wins are added to your win total.
Playing Slots
To play the slot machine game, do the following:
1. Click the Increase (+) or Decrease (-) button to increase or decrease the coin size you want to bet.
2. You can select the number of coins you want to bet as follows:
- Click the "Bet One" button. This increases the number of coins you want to bet by one payline.
- Click the "Bet Max" button. This bets the maximum number of coins and paylines allowed and automatically spins the reels.
Note: Your total bet amount is the number of coins bet per payline, multiplied by the number of paylines enabled, multiplied by the coin size selected.
3. Click the "Spin" button. The reels start spinning.
- If you have a winning combination lining up on the payline, you are paid out according to the "Regular Payout Schedule".
- If you do not have a winning combination, the game is over and you can play again.
Game Modes
The Casino has two game modes you can select. These are "Regular Mode" and "Expert Mode".
"Regular Mode" is normal game play mode with no "Advanced Features".
"Expert Mode" offers advanced features and "Regular Mode" game play features. You can set a game to "AutoPlay". This enables you to automatically play a selected number of consecutive spins, without having to interact with the software.
"Spin 5x" button: Starts a slot game and automatically spins the reels. Five games are played in succession. This is the same as clicking the "Spin" button five times.
"Spin 10x" button: Starts a slot game and automatically spins the reels. Ten games are played in succession. This is the same as clicking the "Spin" button ten times.
"Spins" box: Displays the number of games that have played according to your "AutoPlay" settings.
Autoplay Settings
The "AutoPlay" feature enables you to automatically play a selected number of consecutive spins without having to interact with the software.
Note:
- The "Start AutoPlay" without showing this dialog checkbox enables you to start future "AutoPlay" sessions without viewing the "AutoPlay Settings" dialog box. "AutoPlay" uses your saved settings or the "Default" settings.
- To access the "AutoPlay Settings" dialog box once this option is enabled, click the "Options" button.
Clicking the "AutoPlay" button opens the "AutoPlay Settings" dialog box. One tab is displayed, the "General" tab.
You can customize your "AutoPlay", "Spin" and "Stop" settings. The options are:
"Spin Settings" section
Number of spins: Sets the number of times the slot reels spins during your "AutoPlay" session. Select the number of reel spins from the drop-down list or enter the required number manually.
Number of seconds between spins: Sets the delay between "AutoPlay" spins. Select the number of seconds from the drop-down list.
"Stop Settings" section
Stop once all spins are complete: Stops the "AutoPlay" session after playing the number of reel spins you selected.
Stop when jackpot is won: Stops the "AutoPlay" session if the "Jackpot" is won.
Stop if a win exceeds or equals: Stops the current "AutoPlay" session if the number of credits won on any spin exceed the amount you selected from the drop-down list.
Stop on any win: Stops the "AutoPlay" session if you win on a spin.
Stop if credits increase by: Stops the "AutoPlay" session if the number of credits increases by the amount you selected from the drop-down list.
Stop if credits decrease by: Stops the "AutoPlay" session if the number of credits decreases by the amount you selected from the drop-down list.
Important:
- Clicking the "Start" button starts an "AutoPlay" session.
- Set your bet amount before you start an "AutoPlay" session as "AutoPlay" plays with the last bet value.
Regular Symbols
| Ship |
Crest |
Sextant |
Papaya |
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| Pomegranate |
Mango |
Avocado |
Banana |
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Regular Payout Schedule
Winnings paid out on the Age Of Discovery slot machine are dependent on the symbols displayed on the payline, once the reels have come to a stop.
The Payout Schedule summarizes the game Payout Table.
Note: All figures show the number of coins that are won for each combination. The value of credits won depend on the coin size you bet.
| Symbol Name |
2 Symbols |
3 Symbols |
4 Symbols |
5 Symbols |
| Gold Coin |
3 |
50 |
500 |
6,000 |
| Ship |
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30 |
200 |
1,000 |
| Crest |
--- |
15 |
180 |
800 |
| Sextant |
--- |
10 |
160 |
600 |
| Papaya |
--- |
8 |
100 |
200 |
| Pomegranate |
--- |
6 |
80 |
175 |
| Mango |
--- |
5 |
50 |
150 |
| Avocado |
--- |
5 |
30 |
100 |
| Banana |
2 |
4 |
20 |
50 |
| Scatter |
--- |
5x |
20x |
80x |
Multiple Payline Schedule
You are paid out for winning combinations on enabled paylines only, except for scatter wins. The Scatter symbols can appear in any position on the reels.
The value of credits won depend on the coin size you select and the number of coins you bet. So, your win amount is the number of coins won multiplied by the number of credits bet.
The number of credits bet is dependant on the coin size you selected, and the number of paylines enabled.
The colored lines in the graphics below represent the shape of the available paylines for the video slot machine game:
Paylines 1 - 2 |
Paylines 3 - 4 |
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Paylines 5 - 6 |
Paylines 7 - 8 |
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Paylines 9 - 10 |
Paylines 11 - 12 |
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Paylines 13 - 14 |
Paylines 15 - 16 |
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Paylines 17 - 18 |
Paylines 19 - 20 |
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Paylines 21 - 22 |
Paylines 23 - 24 |
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Paylines 25 |
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