This new video slot is one of a special group within Konami’s K2V video series, designed for high denominations. Lion’s Law is a five-reel, five-line video slot available in quarter, 50-cent, dollar, $2 and $5 denominations.

The game itself is simple and volatile, with comparatively low hit frequency and a free-spin bonus event. Three, four or five “RICH” symbols trigger five, eight or 12 free games, respectively.

The bonus event is spiced up with Konami’s “MirrorReels” feature. During the feature, the outer reels will display the same symbols, and the second and fourth reels will display the same symbols. This jacks up the hit frequency significantly for the bonus round. Additional free spins can be won during the free-spin round.

Konami is one of few manufacturers taking the bold move of offering high-denomination slots in an atmosphere where most slot-makers are concentrating on pennies. The novelty of higher denominations plus the familiarity of the multi-line video format should go far toward merging two diverse segments of the player base.
   
Manufacturer: Konami Gaming
Platform: K2V
Format: Five-reel, five-line video slot
Denomination: .25, .50, 1.00, 2.00, 5.00
Max Bet: 5—250
Top Award: 1,000 times line bet
Hit Frequency: 37%
Theoretical Hold: 4%—18%

By Frank Legato

Frank Legato is editor of Casino Connection and also editor of Global Gaming Business magazine. He has been writing on gaming topics since 1984, when he launched and served as editor of Casino Gaming magazine. Legato, a nationally recognized expert on slot machines, has served as editor and reporter for a variety of gaming publications, including Public Gaming, IGWB, Casino Journal, Casino Player, Strictly Slots and Atlantic City Insider. He has an B.A. in journalism and an M.A. in communications from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the author of the recently published book on gaming, How To Win Millions Playing Slot Machines... Or Lose Trying.