The world is focused on the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and here’s a slot game that puts a lot of fun into the theme of soccer with animated lions, elephants, tigers, zebras and other animals of the safari ilk.

In Soccer Safari, there are various symbols you really want to be landing on the reels. First, the ZEBRA is referee and blows his whistle when he appears on reels 1 and 5, triggering the WILD FREE SPINS Feature. He expands on both reels and the center 3 reels spin 5 times. After this, the center 3 are held and reels 1 and 5 spin again – on this last spin, further free spins can be triggered.

Second, the SOCCER SAFARI symbol is WILD and substitutes for all other symbols except the SCATTERED TROPHY.

Third, the TROPHY - 3 or more of these on the reels will trigger the GO FOR GOAL Bonus. There’s huge scope for big winnings in this feature – I won 26400 coins from a single play.

The Go For Goal Bonus is also brilliant fun – first, you choose one from the blue, green and red teams, then select the animal you want to take a penalty kick. Each player has a different skill level, signified by a multiplier which is revealed once you’ve chosen. Finally, faced with the goalkeeper, click one of the 4 corners of the goal to aim for – score for the cash prize and cheers from the crowds.

Soccer Safari is a superb game that really brings the excitement of the World Cup to the screen of the slot enthusiast. I can’t recommend this game enough – it has all the right ingredients including superb animation and most importantly fantastic winning opportunities.