{"id":34467,"date":"2018-08-20T15:11:57","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T19:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=34467"},"modified":"2018-08-20T15:44:09","modified_gmt":"2018-08-20T19:44:09","slug":"how-break-away-slot-became-the-iconic-hockey-casino-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2018\/08\/20\/how-break-away-slot-became-the-iconic-hockey-casino-game\/","title":{"rendered":"How Break Away Slot Became the Iconic Hockey Casino Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hockey fans of a certain age will remember plenty of beloved video games based on their favourite sport. From the original NHL Hockey (1980) and the cult-like following of Wayne Gretzky\u2019s<\/a> 3D Hockey \u201998 right up to the modern EA Sports titles, there have been countless examples of hockey games entertaining generations of gamers.<\/p>\n

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However, a few years ago, a slot released by Microgaming also broke the mould in the genre of sports casino games. Break Away Slot, first released in 2012, is still a stalwart of online casinos today. It should be explained that longevity is not usually a trait of online slots, so Break Away retaining its popularity over six years is very impressive.<\/p>\n

Break Away popular at Canadian online casinos<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The game is available at a number of online casinos in Canada, after becoming a big hit with both hockey fans and non-fans alike. So, what to expect from the Break Away slot game<\/a>? Why has it retained such a following, even with people who couldn\u2019t care less about hockey?<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s be clear: Whether you\u2019re a high roller or casual player, the main thing you want from a casino game is the chance to win some serious money. Break Away certainly delivers on that promise. The biggest single payout in the main game is 120,000 coins, so even if you are betting the minimum line bet of $0.01 you can see there is a huge prize on offer.<\/p>\n

Rolling Reels feature can lead to huge wins<\/strong><\/p>\n

But, there are some other features that prove to be very lucrative. The game\u2019s title, Break Away, is actually something of a double entendre, referring both to the term used in hockey<\/a> and the fact that symbols fall away with each win in the slot. These symbols are replaced with new ones, with the process repeated until no new combinations appear. This feature was seen as innovative at the time, a world away from the monotony of the old-fashioned one-armed bandit slots.<\/p>\n

The game\u2019s main draw is the Free Games feature, which is awarded when three or more scatter symbols appear in any position on the reels. You\u2019ll be awarded a minimum of 15 free spins, although the feature can also be retriggered. During the feature, those \u2018break away\u2019 wins mentioned above are subject to a multiplier, which will increase at every stage up to a maximum of x10.<\/p>\n