In the ever-expanding world of virtual roulette play, Pragmatic Play (who now own Extreme Live Gaming), have pulled a new rabbit out of the gaming hat with their roulette game. If you want to feel the buzzy atmosphere of a land based casino with the convenience of playing on your terms then this game might just grab you.
The big USP on this game is that your bets are highlighted on the wheel after you have spun it- a nice touch that adds to the anticipation while you are waiting for the ball to come to a rest.
The game presents you with a straight forward interface; the bet table is set against green baize with a standard layout which is easy to navigate. The graphics are sharp and while the overall look of the game is simple, it has an high end feel. Once you’ve made your bets you’ll see a fairly convincing roulette wheel which is easy on the eye.
With lively lounge music and some classy piano chords, this roulette game has been given that extra little oomph and shimmy. There’s also a low hubbub of sound which mimics the ambience of a land based casino. This is a game with a sociable feel.
Game Play
Pragmatic Play’s roulette is a European game on a 37 pocket wheel with a single zero. This version of the game reduces the House’s edge versus its American cousin.
Beneath the bet table there’s a simple coin icon which you can increase and decrease your risk using the plus and minus buttons to set your stake, an d you are ready for action.
Simply click on the easy to use bet table and once you hit the Spin button then the screen takes you to a bird’s eye view of the roulette wheel. As the wheel spins you can hear the gentle rattling of the ball around the wheel, a neat realistic detail that adds to the feel of the game.
As the wheel spins, you’re bets are highlighted in light edged pockets to keep your bet at the front of your mind.
Once the ball lands, the win is announced by the croupier, and highlighted in a box to the side of the wheel. Once the game is over you’re automatically returned to the bet table.
Pragmatic Play Facts
Pragmatic Play now own Extreme Live Gaming, so they have a big library of live dealer games these days. They are especially good on mobile.
As you’d expect from any roulette game worth its salt, there are whole slew of different side bets here for you to dabble with.
This European roulette game gives you the choice of Voisins Du Zero, Tiers Du Cylindre, Orphelins En Plein or Orphelins A Cheval. There’s plenty of variety, in addition to the standard inside and outside bets, to ensure that your online game has all the benefits of a bricks and mortar casino.
Below the bet table are a few basic icons which allow you to re-bet or to place one of the special bets. Pragmatic play, have kept things nice and simple.
This well designed game is affordable too with the lowest value bet from £/€ 1 and maxing out at €/£ 100.
Conclusion
Pragmatic Plays Roulette is gaming at its most practical. The bet table and bets are easy to place and the game has made some appealing efforts to build an immersive game. There are glossier and fancier roulette games out there but this is a solid game that will appeal to novice players or those who like a straight forward game.