Online slot confusion

Online punters may get a little confused over press releases this week launching a new slot, Beauty Salon, from software provider Top Game; just 3 months back a similarly themed, and even titled, game was released by NYX Interactive.

In the latest offering this 5-reel, 20-payline slot machine features a beauty salon bonus game and free spins, with the option to bet up to 20 pay-lines on each spin. Other features include Wilds and Scatters, and a bonus round.

Colourful graphics illustrate the beauty salon theme, along with typical sound effects and background mall-style muzak. The chief hairdresser, Fernando, is the Wild, whilst Scatter action is provided by the Marvellous Manicure symbol, which delivers the free spins.

On the bonus front, the game offers the Get Glamorous second screen bonus, triggered by three or more Classy Blonde icons across the active payline. Three interactive options then unfold for the player, who has to get Vicky ready by choosing makeup, hair styule and mascara, with rewards linked randomly to these activities.

As the theme and functionality suggest, this is a slot targeted on the female demographic in every way.