Dansband På Turné Slot Review

22/07/2024 | Categories: Play'n GO Slots | Published by: Joe | Last updated: 22/07/2024

We are not going to lie to you. The primary reason why we are reviewing this slot is because of its name. We saw a press release that Play’n GO was going to distribute a game called – Dansband På Turné, to which we responded with – what? It seemed strange to us that a provider such as Play’n GO would set loose a game whose name most gamblers are unable to decipher. However, once we learned that this is a reference to a Swedish folk style, then things became a lot clearer.

Play’n GO is a Swedish company based in Växjö, so it made this gaming title for, we assume, chiefly Swedes. It appeared on online gambling platforms on the 9th of July, 2024, and it did well in its targeted market, Sweden, where it trended among the top twenty most-played games in this region. Yet, what is super interesting about this slot is that it is also doing well in Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, Spain, and other developed territories, where it ranks among the top one hundred most-enjoyed spinners. Naturally, it is also performing well in other parts of Scandinavia, and here we will tell you about the quality of this Play’n GO creation and what has drawn so many to it despite its strange theme.

Theme & Design

For our research, Dansband is a genre of music that mixes pop, rock, country, and Scandinavian folk. It incorporates catchy melodies, simple lyrics, and a danceable beat. The latter aspect is a pivotal one of this genre, as many of the Dansband tunes get designed for dancing, and they aim to evoke a sense of nostalgia and community. Dance types that most get synonymous with this style are the foxtrot, the waltz, and the bugg (Swedish swing). The music here aims to make people dance in pairs, and while developed in Sweden in the 1970s, this genre quickly spread to Denmark, Norway, and parts of Finland. Notable Dansband artists and bands are Arvingarna, Lasse Stefanz, Wizex, Flamingokvintetten, and Black Jack, to name a few.

Given the motif here, we expected this spinner to be all about its soundtrack, and it did not disappoint in this area, as it has multiple Dansband songs, including a Swedish iteration of Dschinghis Khan by the German band of the same name. Per Magnus Wallentin, Play’n GO’s game ambassador, this title is a perfect example of this company trying out novel themes. Play’n GO is famous in the interactive gaming sphere for its range of musical games, so it makes sense they make one that pays homage to Sweden’s musical tradition.

Because Dansband performers mainly traveled by bus and performed in the open, a yellow tour bus is a key visual element in Dansband På Turné, whose action occurs in front of such a vehicle. There is really not much to say about the presentation of this title, as it is pretty basic, with some traditional Play’n GO quality graphics that fuel what is largely dull base gameplay. In the free spin round, the song changes, and so does the setting as the bus goes on a trip. Nonetheless, that does not mean that things get any more exciting. They don’t.

The button configuration in Dansband På Turné is the usual Play’n GO one with the spin functions on the bottom right and the bet selector in the middle of the yellow panel that wishes you good luck.

Specs & Gameplay

Dansband På Turné is a high-variance game that comes in five RTP versions. The lowest one is 84.23%, which we are unclear in what jurisdictions you may find this iteration, as many regulators in the online sphere do not allow slots with RTPs below 88%, from what we know. The highest RTP for Dansband På Turné is 96.24%, and that is the most common variant for this 5×3 slot with ten paylines that carry a max exposure of x10,000 and a betting range that starts at $0.10 and goes up to $100 per spin.

There are five low-pay royals in this reel spinner and three premiums. The latter are a saxophone, a harmonica, and a red and white shirt). To get a payout in a gaming round here, you must hit at least three royals on the grid on one of the ten paylines or two premiums. The royals produce wins of x7 to x12 for five matching ones stopping in view, and the premiums generate rewards of x20 to x30 for five materializing on the grid on the same spin.

A very 1970s-looking band comprised of four blonde performers is the wild here, appearing stacked and paying out x50 for five-of-a-kind combos on a line.

Bonus Features

There is a win multiplier in Dansband På Turné active in all stages of the gameplay, growing by one for each reel stacked with identical symbols. A reel with a stacked wild adds a value of +2. Aside from this feature, you also get a free spin round that you trigger via the Sign and Bus symbols, this slot’s scatters. It can activate with five to fifteen on-the-house spins. The number gets decided randomly, and win multipliers in this mode carry over in each awarded gaming round. You can re-activate this bonus round up to infinity.

GOSU Verdict

We always like it when gambling games feature licensed music, as we think that this gives gaming products a more high-end feel. So, this slot has that going for it, along with its impressive max win of x10,000 on a top wager of $100. While we found it fun due to its music, we are sure that the simplicity of this title will chase away many gamblers, and we can’t blame those individuals. Swedes and Scandinavians, in general, are sure to like Dansband På Turné, and to us, it is weird that this spinner is doing so well in other regions. It has some charm, but that will only go so far with us, as we desire novelty and engaging gameplay, which this slot lacks.