Highlander Slot Review

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Microgaming continues their trend of developing excellent movie-themed online slots with Highlander. Based on the 1980s film of the same name, this 243 ways to win slot is a striking addition to the genre.

It’s a Mission to Find the Highlander Slot

First of all, finding the Highlander slot is almost impossible (often due to regional copyright issues). We looked at many casino sites that we know of and once the title was available the game wouldn’t start. We also tried it with different IPs, but without success. So, all you Christopher Lambert fans, we recommend you some Arnie action with the Terminator 2 slot instead. You can at least play this in Ghana.

Nevertheless, let’s take a closer look at the title. If there is one casino software provider which excels at producing movie-themed slots, it would have to be Microgaming. They have done it time and time again. Highlander is, of course, based on the first film in the epic series which starring Christopher Lambert as time-travelling immortal, Connor MacLeod. In typical Microgaming fashion, Highlander offers up the software provider’s 243 ways to win payline structure and is not shy about dishing out original and creative features to players, not least a non-progressive jackpot which is worth 3,416x your bet.

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Meet Connor MacLeod

A mixture of thematic and generic imagery fills the 5 reels of the Highlander slot. As most slot players will be acutely aware of, the high playing card symbols are worth the least in the game. The more prosperous symbols to show up are the iconic characters from the film, including Brenda, Heather, Kurgan, and both an aged and youthful Connor MacLeod himself. None of those symbols can match the power of the scatter symbol, though, which acts as the best-paying icon in the slot and counts no matter where it lands.

The 243 ways to win payline structure essentially means that every symbol works in a similar fashion as a scatter, provided they all appear on adjacent reels. Players won’t have to fiddle with payline bets in this release. Microgaming offers fixed bets for all 243 paylines and these range from a floor of $0.40 a game up to a ceiling of $30 a spin on the Highlander slot. As mentioned, up to 3,416x your bet can be won in this medium variance slot, while the RTP (return to player) rate sits at an industry-standard 96.2%.

Quickening Wilds and Beyond

Scatter symbols and wild icons can both play a part in making things a touch easier for you to land a win. Wilds can substitute for all symbols barring those scatters, and these Highlander logos also pay out cash prizes of their own.

Clan emblem scatters count no matter where they land and can deliver wins. You will need 3 or more scatters to show up to trigger the slot’s free spin bonus. However, unlike other slots, Highlander offers a feature if you only manage to land two of them. This can see both scatters turn into wilds to pay out a consolation prize, hopefully.

Once the free spin bonus begins, you are rewarded with a total of 10 free spins. Well, you are going to have the make the most of these spins, as the feature cannot be retriggered. To help you do that, Quickening Wilds come into play. These can occur randomly during the feature. A lightning strike signifies the start of the Quickening Wilds feature, which will turn a random symbol into a wild. However, it is possible for multiple lightning strikes to turn several symbols into wilds, to really give you a boost when it comes to bagging free spin wins.

Final Thoughts on the Highlander Slot

Highlander is an excellent example of everything a major movie-themed slot should be. The game has thematic imagery, great audio and animation which are faithful to the original film, and there is no shortage of original features which further help this game stand out. Even if you haven’t seen the film or its sequels, the Highlander slot can still appeal to you based on its bonus rounds and other goodies.

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PS: As for the screenshots below, yes they are in Japanese (from one of our sister sites). As already mentioned, we didn’t manage to play this release again at any other casino on the net. If you forgive us, it’s not worth chopping each others heads off… 😉

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Highlander Slot Details

Slot Type	5 Reels / 243 Ways to Win
Coins Range	Fixed Bets
Min. / Max. Bet	0.40 – 30
Features	Wilds, Scatters
Bonus	10 Free Spins With Quickening Wilds
Multipliers	–
Volatility	Medium
RTP (Return to Player)	96.20%
Max. Win	3,416x Your Bet
Software	Microgaming
Our Rating	3 / 5

Highlander Slot FAQ

What banking options are available to me?

Players at Ghanaian casinos can find more than a few payment methods that they can use to fund their account. Using local mobile payment services by MTN, Vodafone and AirtelTigo is an option, especially at betting sites with a Ghanaian gambling license. Alternatively, card payments, cryptocurrencies and other e-wallet options such as ecoPayz, Skrill and Neteller are a way to top up your balance so you can start playing the Microgaming slots in no time - see all payment methods here.

Can I get a Highlander slots bonus?

Highlander may be a Microgaming developed slot, but that doesn't mean it can appear in promotions and bonuses at casinos. In fact, we have never seen a Highlander free spins bonus. However, most betting sites in Ghana offer welcome bonuses and in many cases these deposit offers can be used to play top slots like Highlander (if the game is available at all, as you already know).

What other movie-themed Microgaming slots are there?

If you are into in slot machines with movie or series themes, you should also take a look at Terminator 2, The Dark Knight, Game of Thrones or Battlestar Galactica, all Microgaming titles with original visuals and video clips. The only issue is that you won't find these particular Microgaming slots at every online gambling site in Ghana - even if the site has Microgaming games. If you definitely want to play one of these titles, you should first check the casino's portfolio.

Playtech is another well-known software provider that has some classics under its belt. One example is the progressive Gladiator slot machine. Robo Cop, Top Gun or Ace Ventura are a few other examples. Gladiator in particular can be really hard to find. Therefore, it is the same problem here as with Microgaming's movie-themed slot machines.