What are winning lines?
Big Top is a 20-line slot game that may present 20 winning combinations of five symbols across its five reels. A ‘win line' is a line of symbols that MAY contain a winning combination when the reels stop. A win line must contain a minimum of three consecutive symbols (appearing from left to right) for any payout to be made. However, this does not apply to Scatters.
Selecting lines for play
Big Top will always play a 20-line game unless you intervene. That is, it will always proceed on the basis that 20 win lines are possible. Note that when you place a bet on Big Top your stake amount is accepted on a PER LINE basis. The more lines you have selected the greater the amount you need to stake. For example, if you have 10 lines selected and you stake £1, the overall stake amount will be £10.
If you do not want to play a 20-line game then use the Lines Button (+/-) to reduce/increase the number of possible win lines. For example (and with reference to the win-line table above): If you reduce the number of lines to 19, any possible payout from line 20 becomes unavailable. If you then reduce the number of lines to 18, any possible payout from lines 19 and 20 become unavailable, and so on.
Customising your line selection
You will notice that each line is represented by an Indicator Button, numbered 1-20, displayed on either side of the reels. These indicators are also illuminated when the game is first displayed, meaning all lines are active. You can disable/enable as many lines as you wish by clicking the appropriate Indicator Button.
Setting your stake amount
Once the number of lines you want to play have been selected it is time to decide how much money to stake on each of them. Remember that stakes are accepted on a per line basis. To increase, or decrease, the amount you are going to bet on each line, click the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons in the Stake/Line box.
The total stake amount for your forthcoming Big Top Extravaganza game will be Stake/Line multiplied by the number of lines you have chosen to play. For example, if you select £2 in the Stake/Line box and you decide to play 20 lines then the total amount that will be staked on the next game will be £40. This is shown in the Total Stake area.
Spinning the reels
When you have selected your lines and selected a stake (or bet) it's time to play. To activate Big Top click the Spin Button. When the reels stop (and after any free spins, or features, have been played out), any wins will be highlighted and any winnings will be added automatically to your balance.
What you can win
Big Top displays its win values (or payouts) in its own Paytable. They can be viewed by clicking the Paytable Button. Payouts are based on specific symbol combinations appearing on win lines and are shown in multiples of the winning line stake amount. For example, 5 - 750 means that if five instances of a particular symbol appear on the win line the payout will be 750 multiplied by amount staked, per line.
Auto spin
If you want to play a number of games in succession you may want to use the Auto Spin Button. To increase or decrease the number of auto spins you want click the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons in the Auto Spin box. To then activate Big Top Extravaganza under the control of the auto spin function click the Auto Spin Button and the game will play automatically as many times as you specify (assuming you have sufficient funds). Auto spinning can be cancelled at any time by clicking the Stop Button.
If there is a win during auto play the Gamble Button, Auto Spin Button and Stop Button will flash alternately for a short while; if you don't press anything then the auto spin will continue. If you choose to gamble then autospin will continue when you exit the gamble game. If you press the Auto Spin it will skip any win animations and continue with auto spins. If you press Stop it will cancel the remaining auto spins.
The Gamble Feature
Whenever you win, you will be offered the opportunity to gamble your winnings. The Gamble Button will blink and if you want to gamble your winnings (before the next spin) you must click it. The amount gambled will be your total win amount for the current play (or spin).
Note, however, that if you get a line win, free-spins and play a special feature game in a single spin; each will be played out in turn, with the Gamble option being offered on the total overall amount won for that spin.
With the Gamble Feature you can either double, or quadruple, your winnings, as follows:
- The Gamble Feature displays a card that is face down and you have you guess what the card is.
- To double your winnings (X2) you must decide whether the card is red, or black. To do this click either "Red", or "Black", as a correct colour.
- To quadruple your winnings (X4) you must decide whether the card is a Heart, a Club, a Diamond, or a Spade. To do this click either "Heart", "Club", "Diamond", or "Spade", as a correct suit.
- The face-down card then turns over. If you have guessed a colour/suit correctly your winnings are multiplied by two, or four. If you have guessed incorrectly your winnings are lost for the current spin.
- Click "Collect" to receive your winnings at any time.
Note: You may continue using the Gamble Feature until you either lose, or reach the maximum win limit. You are not permitted to gamble a win if the successful result would exceed the stated maximum win.
Important Game Symbols
The symbols used by Big Top are as follows. Wild, Scatter, Feature and Progressive represent "special" conditions that invariably mean higher payouts, free plays, or extra game features:
Wild
A "Wild" is a symbol that can be substituted for any other symbol (except a Scatter, or Progressive) to make the best win possible. Big Top will do this automatically for you. Additionally, the Wild Symbol has a random multiplier value attached (X2, X5, or X10), which is revealed to you as the game progresses.
Scatter
A "Scatter" gives you multiple free spins (variable in number) of the reels if 3, or more, Scatter symbols appear anywhere when the reels have stopped.
This will trigger the Free Play feature. When this happens you are awarded a multiple of your current stake, no matter what happens during the forthcoming free play period.
When free play is activated you will be shown the 15 Big Top reel position boxes with question marks inside each of them. Behind each question mark is either a message saying "one spin", "five spins", "two spins", etc, or the instruction "Start Free Spins".
As you click on each box in turn the numbers that appear are added together to give the total number of free spins you will eventually have. When the instruction "Start Free Spins" is revealed this process ends and the free spins begin automatically.
Notes:
- Free spins continue playing automatically until they are exhausted.
- At the end of the free spins period a "congratulations screen" appears, displaying the amount you have won.
- If you get three or more Scatter symbols in a single spin during the free spin period, a number of extra free spins will be awarded to the total free spins remaining.
- Extra free spins are possible more than once in the free spin feature.
- Free spin reels are different to the reels normally used by Big Top. For example, there are no feature symbols or "standard" Wilds (although there are additional sticky wilds).
- Auto spins are cancelled while free spins are in progress.
Note that Scatters are associated with "Sticky Wilds". A Sticky Wild is a Wild that displays a number. The Wild remains in play for that number of further spins. Note that Sticky Wilds only appear when the free spin feature is being played and will disappear after the last "sticky" spin or the last "free" spin (whichever occurs first).
Feature
A "Feature" is a mini-game available within Big Top. It is activated when 3, or more, feature symbols appear on a win line.
Progressive
A "Progressive" is a Jackpot that accumulates value, or "progresses", as you spin the reels on and on. A Jackpot consists of a fixed minimum amount of money that increases by a percentage of incoming stake amounts.
The Jackpot symbol (shown here) is linked to three Progressives, Mini, Midi and Maxi. An amount for each is displayed above the reels. Which Jackpot is won depends upon the number of Jackpot symbols appearing in the win line. For details, see the Paytable.
When the Jackpot is won the prize fund is reset to its minimum amount and the process starts again.
Important points to note about Jackpots:
- Jackpots are available for the "real play" version of Big Top only.
- A minimum stake amount of £/€1 per line is required to qualify for inclusion in a Jackpot game.
- The minimum seed amount for the Progressive Jackpots are are: Mini=2%, Midi=1.5%, Maxi=1%.
- The seeds (or starting values for the respective Jackpots) are: Mini=5,000, Midi=10,000, Maxi=50,000.
- If the players stake is greater or equal to the minimum qualifying stake then the following contributions will be taken from the stake and added to the Jackpot Mini=2.0%, Midi=1.5%, Maxi=1.0%
- Winning a Progressive Jackpot neither contributes to, or is affected by the daily cumulative winnings limit.
- It is not possible for two players to simultaneously win the Jackpot. The Jackpot is locked when it is being won. This means that no other bets will be accepted for it and only one player at a time is able to win it.
- The Wild card Icon will not substitute for a Progressive icon.
General rules
- This game has a Return to Player of 94.38%.
- System malfunction voids all pays.
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Very colourful game ,nice music ;
i find it good fun at the same time as spinning were with other games its just spin spin and spin
Big Top Extravaganza - FAQ
Who am I betting with?
You are betting with Paddy Power bookmaker. We are the bookmaker laying the odds for you, the punter, to take. If you lose your bet, we keep your money. If you win your bet, we pay you your winnings.
Can I try the game for free?
Yes. There is an option whereby you can play for fun, and this is well worth doing if you wish to develop a feel for the game before depositing your hard earned cash!
Is Big Top Extravaganza fair?
The game is a involving fixed odds and you are just as likely to win in any one game as you are in any other. Each game and each result is generated in isolation. Therefore if you have won money on the last five games there is nothing to say you will be less likely to win on the next just because you are on a winning streak.
What is the minimum/maximum I can bet?
£0.02/ €0.02 is the minimum bet you can place per line. The maximum bet you can place per line is £25/€25 or £500/€500 per game. Of course the maximum amount you are allowed to stake within this framework will also be dictated by how much funds are available in your account at any one time.
The game does not download load properly. Why is this?
This problem can be broken down into two more specific complaints, which are as follows:
1. The game is not displaying properly - This will be due to your screen resolution being too small. The game works on a minimum screen resolution of 800 by 600 pixels. To change your screen resolution simply go to your desktop and click on the right-hand mouse button. A menu will pop up and you will need to select 'Properties'. Another box will pop up and you will need to select 'Settings' from the tabs running along the top of the box. From here you will be able to alter your screen resolution.
2. The game is simply not working at all - This may be because you need to download the latest version of Flash Player. After loading the game, you will have received a screen prompt asking you whether you wanted to download the latest version of Flash Player. Downloading this will ensure that you will be able to play the game without any problems. If you ignored or switched the prompt off, you can go to the Macromedia website and download Flash Player from there.
The game seems to be running very slowly. It there anything I can do about this?
Unfortunately not. Our game relies upon your machine, and will run as quickly or slowly as your machine allows. Other than upgrading your computer and its facilities, there is little that can be done with regards to improving the speed of the game on any one machine.
Terms & Conditions
This game is a virtual fixed odds betting game. Players may bet at fixed odds on the outcome. The games are not pre-scheduled; instead they start when you confirm your bets. As such, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Terms and Conditions, you will not receive a confirmation message in order for your bet to be valid.
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6. TERMINATION
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7. GENERAL
7.1 No bet can be cancelled by a customer once confirmed by us. All valid bets stand once confirmed whether the customer is on-line or off-line, subject to the provisions set out in clause 3.3 or as otherwise provided in the General Terms or (as applicable) the Terms and Conditions.
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