Eagle Strike

Video slots with animal themes always go down a treat with players. But it’s fair to say that there are a lot of them on the market. It’s usually the case, however, that a development team focuses on what are deemed the more popular animals out there, so we’re pleased to see Iron Dog go in a slightly different direction.

Instead of the usual appearance of lions, tigers, and so on, we get eagles as the primary source of wildlife in Eagle strike. Eagles are interesting as they’re so majestic, and, therefore, they’re perfect as the source of inspiration for a video slot.

What Iron Dog Studio also gets right is that everything you see in the game is based on eagles. So, the backdrop of the mountains, for example, is their known habitat. They’re not just throwing eagles into a generic slot and hoping for the best.

And, the game has a lot going for it, too, as instead of the standard twenty paylines, there are two hundred and forty-three. There's a potential top prize available of 5,000x the stake. And the betting range suits everyone's budget, with spins starting at 0.10 and maxing out at 50.00.

The title of the slot is Eagle Strike, so of course, eagles will take on a crucial role in the proceedings. However, it’s not a game that is entirely focused on this particular bird of prey. We mentioned the setting, which has a mountain range visible in the background and then a forest-like appearance in the foreground. And this presents the opportunity to bring other wildlife into play.

So, as well as a selection of playing card icons, there are also mountain cats, deer and the like to watch out for on the reels. And eagles, of course. The theming and design, behind and on the reels, works really well and looks the part.

Eagle Strike is what is known in slot game circles as a hold & win title. But, before we come onto this in more detail, it’s worth mentioning that there is a wild, it’s a golden eagle, and it will replace regular icons on the reels. But, as wilds can only land on several reels, they can’t pay directly.

There’s a scratch mark icon, and this is the game’s scatter. Three of these on the reels simultaneously will lead to up to twenty free spins. And, finding more during can add further free rounds to the running total.

There are Golden and Strike nuggets in the game, and they are what will bring the hold & win feature into play. The best combination is six of one. When the feature is up and running, there will be three spins, with more Golden or Strike nuggets resetting the counter. It’s in this round you can land one of three fixed jackpots, and players will also have access to the game’s top prize of 5,000x the bet.

Eagle Strike is a wildlife-themed slot with a difference. It focuses on eagles and the animals that live in the mountains, which is kind of fun and change in direction from the norm. And while the theme’s great, there are also excellent standard features, which are enhanced by the hold & win offering. Eagle Strike is a slot game with a lot of things to like, and it’s another top release by Iron Dog, which also released Wolf Strike.