The Prancing Pony

"Even though it had been built long before the War of the Ring, the inn retained its cult status among dwarves, men and hobbits"

This is how Tolkien describes the well-known Bree-based tavern, where hobbits from the Shire met the mysterious ranger. 

The Prancing Pony is a fantasy-themed video slot introduced by Pariplay that spins around a medieval-style inn and its guests. 

Played on an untypical 5x6 grid with 50 fixed paylines the title is packed with Wilds, Coins & Collect, Jackpot Respins, while the RTP stands at 95.97%. 

Before we step into the magical world of Middle-earth, we should mention that you’ll be able to spin these reels on your mobile devices as well. 

What About the Theme and Symbols?

Let’s be honest, shall we? Nothing can go wrong if iGaming software developers use ‘the best fairytale ever written’ as inspiration for their releases. Its popularity, complexity, and diversity of characters and stories are the main reasons why Lord of the Rings – based titles delight punters around the globe. 

As we already mentioned, the story takes place in The Prancing Pony – an inn located in Bree, near the Shire. 

Barrel-shaped tables and filled mugs are all over the place, while the crackling of a fire and distant whispers complete the whole fantastic atmosphere. 

At the bottom of the paytable, you’ll find 5 royals (10-A) worth 10x-30x the bet for a combination of 5. The upper part of it is obviously based on 4 main non-hobbit characters – Gandalf the Gray, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli. 

Also, there are 3 special symbols – an elixir bottle (wild), the inn’s logo (jackpot symbol), and a bag of gold which represents the scatter. 

Shall We Check the Betting Options? 

The Prancing Pony features 5 reels, 6 rows, and 50 fixed paylines which means that you won’t be able to change the number of lines in a play. 

The mug of warm beer costs 0.20 coins while the price of roasted wild boar and a bottle of the finest elven vine is 200 coins per spin. 

The title’s medium volatility is paired with the RTP of 95.97% which is slightly below the industry’s average. 

UI-wise, you can expect a classic Pariplay’s setting with the control wheel on the left where you can easily adjust your bet, open the paytable, or activate the autoplay mode. 

What Special Features Can We Expect? 

Wild will replace all regular symbols (except scatter) to help you form even more winning combinations. Also, it is the most lucrative symbol in the game. Land 5 across a payline and you’ll get a 100x the bet. 

During the base game you’ll land special silver coins (each with a different value attached) across reels 1, 2, 3, and 4. In case you get a Collect coin symbol on the 5h reel during the same round, all coin values will be added up as your win. 

By landing 3 scatters anywhere on the grid, you’ll trigger the Free Spins feature with 5 different options: 

∙ 20 free spins;

∙ 2x multiplier wilds + 15 free spins; 

∙ 3x multiplier wilds + 10 free spins;

∙ additional coins and 3x multiplier wilds + 7 free spins;

∙ extra coins and collect, 3x multiplier wilds + 5 free spins;

But wait, there’s more! In order to activate the Jackpot Respin feature, you’ll need to land 5 jackpot symbols. You’ll receive 3 re-spins where each additional jackpot symbol will reset the re-spin counter back to 3 and increase your final reward. 

Let’s Wrap it Up, Shall We? 

As you can see, The Prancing Pony is another quite innovative and extremely entertaining video slot by Pariplay. Its original bonus features and jackpot mechanics can provide some serious cash punches while its cosmetics will win the heart of every Lord of the Rings fan.