You must have already heard of the film 'Highlander'. Released in 1986, it showcases exceptional actors like Christopher Lambert or Sean Connery. Did this film impress you?

Do you appreciate this unique universe? Microgaming, a renowned provider of slot machine games for online casinos, has decided to adapt this film into a game accessible to everyone, provided you register on a casino that offers it in its library.

The 8Fortuna experts, very interested in the idea of discovering this slot machine, have decided to look into it. A slot machine they have tested and which they offer you to discover in detail in the following of this very comprehensive guide: launching a game, RTP but also symbols and bonuses, you will find in this guide everything you need to know about this slot.

Highlander, an iconic film

Highlander (released on 7th March 1986) is an action film directed by Russell Mulcahy. The story follows Connor MacLeod, an immortal 16th-century Scotsman, who must face other immortals in an age-old battle where 'there can be only one'.

With Christopher Lambert (Connor), Sean Connery (Ramirez) and Clancy Brown (Kurgan), the film blends action, romance and mythology. Cult success, it spawned sequels, series and a lasting franchise despite a modest initial box office.

Discover the Highlander slot machine by Microgaming

Highlander is a slot machine that operates on a 5 x 3 grid, with 243 paylines in total. Combinations are read in the traditional way, with symbols read from left to right.

The RTP of this slot machine (return to player rate) is 96.2%. It is a profitable slot machine. As a reminder, slot machines generally pay between 94 and 96%. Highlander is therefore slightly more interesting than average.

The minimum bet is 40 euro cents, with a maximum bet of 30 euros. The maximum win will be a multiplier of x3416, for a top jackpot of around 102,500 euros.

The different symbols of the Highlander slot machine

The symbols of the Highlander slot machine can be divided into two segments with, on one side, 'classic' symbols, which are in fact card symbols, ranging from 10 to Ace (10, J, Q, K, A). These are the symbols that appear most often on the game grid. They are also the least rewarding symbols.

We also find what we can call 'Premium' symbols. These symbols take the form of the main characters of the film: 

• Heather, Connor MacLeod’s wife.

• Brenda Wyatt, the police officer.

• The Kurgan.

• MacLeod (in the 16th century).

• Russell Nash (MacLeod today).

These are the most rewarding symbols. They are also the symbols that appear least often on the game grid.

Wilds and Scatters symbols are also offered in the game. They respectively take the form of the Highlander logo and Connor MacLeod's sword.

Bonuses and features of this slot machine

Discover the different bonuses and features of this slot machine.

Scatters and Wilds

In the main version of the game (starting grid), if you get two scatter symbols, they transform into Wilds. They then allow you to create winning combinations as they take the form of any other missing game symbol.

Free spins

If you get three Scatter symbols, you can retrieve 10 free spins. The setting then changes and you are sent 'into the future', just like in the film, moreover. 

During this 'Free Spins' game mode, you will be able to benefit from another boost, that of the Quickening Wilds. It is a lightning bolt that can land to strike the reels and transform some symbols into Wilds.

Unfortunately, there are not many game options and bonuses on this slot machine. The options offered and available are quite basic. This is compensated by a unique gameplay (notably sound-wise), a high RTP and finally, a fairly large total multiplier.

A slot machine to discover in demo mode

Highlander is a slot machine that you can discover in demonstration mode. To do so, you need to go to one of the many casinos offering this game option in their catalog. 

You can then activate the demo mode to play with fake money. The winnings don't really count, but neither do the losses. As a result, you can gain experience on this slot before moving on to real money bets.