Monty Python and the Holy Grail: A Humorous Spin on Casino Gaming

Humour has its place even in the casino world. A new game in Forbes Casino catalogue, inspired by the classic farcical comedy ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’, is living proof. For those who loved the British sketch show Monty Python in the 70s, this casino game is a nostalgic treat, taking you back to the legendary comedy troupe’s second film about the King Arthur legends that brought them worldwide fame.

Theme

The game features all your favorite characters from the Monty Python comedy group, represented as high paying symbols. Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin, each make an appearance in their various movie costumes.

The two base games differ slightly as their sound and visual effects are centred around two iconic characters, the Black Knight and the Killer Rabbit. All the great scenes from the movie are included as video clips: from Arthur’s squire Patsy, mimicking horse hooves with coconuts, to the infamous rabbit attacking the actors.

While the game might not have the individual content offered by official titles like the Duck Dynasty slot, the theme is so tightly woven, you’ll hardly notice. The game’s presentation on new curved LED screen cabinets works wonders, displaying top-tier graphics that significantly enhance the gaming pleasure.

Gameplay and Features

Although the slot isn’t finalised, the preliminary version showcases a 5×4 reel game with fixed pay lines and no pay structure. The game is complemented by five levels of progressive jackpots that can be won in any main game by lining up the Holy Grail on the reels. This will lead you to a ‘pick a win’ style bonus game – a true choice-based round, with no predetermined outcomes. Each choice triggers a 3D animation on the video screen above, invoking a video effect from the film.

Other bonus rounds are equally humorous, with free spins filled with scenes reminiscent of the epic battle between the Black Knight and King Arthur or the Killer Rabbit chasing the knights (“Run! Run!”). There’s even one featuring the French castle guards throwing animals at the attacking knights. If you haven’t seen the movie, the slot may seem bizarre, especially with the “Holy Hand Grenade” as the bonus trigger.

While none of the free spin rounds can be retriggered, they seem to have decent winning potential as one round features Bally’s recent raining wilds feature and a linked symbols capability, where all knights turn wild.