Reel Rush Slot

Graphics

NetEnt’s Reel Rush slot is retro to the core.

The graphics are 80s video game style - you half expect Super Mario to bob behind the reels as we spin in search of winning combos. The sweets that make up our low-paying symbols are brightly coloured, while our high-paying symbols take the shape of fruits that have been kicking around as slots symbols since their inception as fruit machines.

Blueberries, Blackberries, Grapes, Lemons, Pineapples and Strawberries are our most sought-after symbols, designed in a blocky, graphic style.

Gameplay

The retro video game styling runs right through Reel Rush’s gameplay. Every press of every button is accompanied by those sounds we might expect if we collect a coin in any instalment of the Super Mario franchise - quintessential gaming.

But while NetEnt has used vintage styling and sounds, it also shows off an innovative reel design to bring Reel Rush into the 21st century. Our initial spins take place over a 1, 3, 5, 3, 1 row formation, looking sort of like a cross.

With every winning spin, the reel case expands to allow more winning combos - and therefore more chances of winning.

Fans of NetEnt’s When Pigs Fly slot are sure to recognise it. Once we land winning combos in a row we trigger the Reel Rush Free Spins feature, which now treats us to 8 free spins with a fully expanded reel design and epic 3,125 Ways to Win.

Verdict

The spaces around the initial reel formation into which our reels will expand are decorated with letter Rs.

These are clear nods to scratchcards, with the effect of heightening the anticipation of extra win potential with each subsequent reel expansion.

The overall vibe on Reel Rush is fun, while the mix of classic slots and video game graphics is expertly blended to deliver a playful slot that will live long in the memory - and on most played lists.