Dwarfs Gone Wild

Fairytale Slot Review

This game is a twist on the Snow White theme and offers exciting gameplay and win potential. This 5 reel video slot is packed with features including special features in the Free Spins Bonus, Respins, and a top payout of over 6000x your bet.

Fairytale-themed games are fairly commonplace in the world of online slots. Snow White is a great example of one such folktale that is in the ‘public domain’. The story of Snow White was first published in Germany by the Brothers Grimm in 1812 and it is widely known and celebrated in popular culture across the globe today. Of course, the enduring appeal of Snow White may certainly be attributed to Disney’s classic animated musical film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released in 1937.

So how does this game measure up?

It’s very clear that plenty of time, money, and effort has been invested into this game. The artwork, animations, and character designs are incredible. Snow White is pretty, yet strong and heroic. The seven dwarfs have quirky personalities and their unique character traits are cleverly integrated into the actual game features. The audio in this game also deserves a special mention. The orchestral soundtrack in this game is particularly well done.

As mentioned, this game plays out on 5 reels, with fixed paylines. The base reels are set in a picturesque forest near the entrance to a mineshaft; presumably where the dwarfs are hard at work digging for hidden treasures. This game features symbols that pay out if 3 or more matching symbols land adjacently on the reels from left to right. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs are the high paying symbols, while the Ace, King, and Queen are the low paying symbols. The Wild symbol substitutes for all symbols to complete winning combinations. The Bonus symbol has no cash value, but 3 of these symbols appearing on reels 2, 3, and 4 will trigger the Free Spins Bonus.

Players will notice a collection meter filled with gold dust on the left of the reels. Every win containing Dwarf symbols will top up the collection meter, eventually awarding a Golden Minecart token when the meter reaches capacity. Each Golden Minecart represents a special Dwarf Feature that will be triggered in the Free Spins Bonus. Ideally, players want to collect as many Golden Minecarts as possible before entering the Free Spins Bonus. Features add extra Wild symbols to the reels, while the other award extra Free Spins and Win Multipliers.

The Snow White symbol is the highest paying symbol on the reels, paying 60x your bet for 5 of a kind. The Magic Mirror Feature is triggered when the Magic Mirror Symbol lands anywhere on reel 3 during regular play in the base game. When this feature is activated, additional Snow White symbols are added to the reel set, and two free Respins are awarded.

This game is listed as a medium to high volatility game, with a Return To Player (RTP) of 96.38% and a maximum payout of 6000x your bet. Betting starts at €0.20 per spin, and peaks at €100.00 (depending on the wagering limits set by the casino).

What Are the Bonus Features?

This game essentially has two main bonus features; Free Spins (Golden Minecart Free Spins Bonus) and Respins (Magic Mirror Feature). Let’s take a detailed look at these features.

Golden Minecart Free Spins Bonus

A collection mechanism in the base game is implemented. Every win containing Dwarf symbols tops up the Golden Minecart Bonus Meter, and a Golden Minecart token is awarded once the meter is filled. Landing 3 Bonus Symbol on reels 2, 3, and 4 in the base game triggers 7 free spins. Golden Minecarts unlock special Dwarf features when the Free Spins Bonus is triggered. The number of Golden Minecart tokens collected in the base game will determine the number of Dwarf Features awarded. Each one the 7 Dwarfs represents a unique feature that will boost the Free Spins Bonus:

• Strongman (Rolling Wilds) – A Wild symbol is randomly placed on reels 3, 4, or 5. The Wild symbols move one position to the left on every spin.
• Bomber (Spreading Wilds) – One Wild symbol is placed on the reels. This symbol explodes, creating 2 to 4 additional Wild symbols in adjacent positions.
• Racer (Throwback Wilds) – 2 to 5 Wild symbols are added to random positions on the reels.
• Blacksmith (Full Reel Wilds) - The Blacksmith fills an entire reel with molten gold, turning full reel stacks Wild. He can create up to 2 Wild reels.
• Huntsman (Free Wild) – The Huntsman aims, and places one Wild symbol in the best reel position.
• Wizard (Extra Free Spins) – The Wizard randomly appears and awards up to 3, 4, or 5 extra free spins.
• Banker (Win Multipliers) – One or more winning spins can be multiplied by 2x, 3x, or 5x.

Dwarf Features awarded in the Free Spins bonus are randomly selected and are never fixed in any particular order. The awarded Dwarf Features appear as icons displayed above the reels. Golden Minecarts are saved automatically to the player’s account. Logging off or closing the game will not delete or remove the earned Golden Minecarts.

Magic Mirror Feature

The Magic Mirror Feature is triggered when the Magic Mirror symbol lands anywhere on reel 3. Additional Snow White symbols are added to the reel set and 2 free Respins are awarded. The Snow White symbol is the highest paying symbol in the game, so there is some decent win potential here.

How to play

Before joining the dwarfs in the mine, it’s always advisable to look at the payable to familiarize yourself with the features, symbols, payouts, and general game rules. To open the paytable, simply click on the menu on the betting console.

Next, it is important to decide how much you want to bet on each spin. Choose your total bet by clicking on the Up and Down arrows in the Total Bet box. Choose a wager that suits your budget, and never gamble more than you are prepared to lose. The minimum bet is €0.20 per spin, while the maximum bet is €100.00 (depending on the wagering limits set by the casino). You can change your bet amount at any time, and remember your Total Bet, Win Amount and Balance will be clearly visible at all times.

Since this is a game with fixed paylines, there is no need to select the number of paylines. All paylines are permanently active on every spin.

Using Autoplay will allow you to automatically generate a specific number of spins without having to click Spin each time. Press the Autoplay button and choose your preferred number of spins. Autoplay can be stopped at any time by pressing the Stop button. Additional audio and display options are also available in the Settings menu.

And that’s all there is to it. Click the Spin button and set those reels in motion! To generate a win, you need to land 3 or more matching symbols anywhere on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost reel.

If you are lucky enough to trigger a bonus feature, don’t panic! No special skills or interactions are required for the bonus games. For a detailed breakdown of the bonus features, check out the “What Are The Bonus Features?” section.

Where to Play

Are you ready to play? You can play the demo game for free or you can play for real money at one of our recommended casinos. Games are available on all platforms and devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. Downloads quickly and is optimized to deliver a fantastic gaming experience whether you’re playing at home or on the move.

Play the free demo version

Playing the free demo version is highly recommended, as you can familiarize yourself with the payouts, features, and gameplay. The demo version offers players unlimited free spins, so you can decide if this is the game for you without risking your own cash.

Play for real money

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The 200 Spins Experience

At we test every major new slot release in a 200 spin gameplay session. This allows us to assess the game mechanics, payouts, volatility, graphics, and overall playability.

After launching the game, we opened the paytable to familiarize ourselves with the game rules, features, trigger mechanics, and symbol payouts. We set our Bet Amount to €1.00 which makes it much easier to translate win amounts and multipliers. Our first impressions were very favourable. This is a beautifully designed game, and we were impressed with the high quality of the art, animations, and audio.

Upon entering the game we noticed that the collection meter on the left of the reels was 75% full, this is a nice touch because it feels like the game has already given you some incentive and reward.

We started spinning and landed 3 Bonus symbols on the 9th spin! Usually, any player would be delighted to trigger Free Spins so rapidly, however, we didn’t have any opportunity to top up the Bonus Meter, so we had just one Golden Minecart token to take into the Free Spins Bonus. Down the mine shaft we went, and we were awarded the Racer Dwarf Feature. This cool little character randomly replaced symbols on the reels with Wild symbols, and we won a total of €14.50.

On spin 32 we triggered the Magic Mirror Feature and won €22.75, thanks to the extra Snow White symbols and two Respins.

On spin 136 we triggered the Free Spins Bonus again, only this time we had collected 4 Golden Minecart tokens! Before Free Spins kicked off, the game randomly selected the Racer, Strongman, Hunter, and Bomber Dwarf Features to help us bag a total of €47.75.

Our balance at the start of the 200 spin trial was €5000.00, and we finished up on just over €5020.00

Overall the gameplay was excellent, and the collection mechanism made us feel like we were spinning with ‘purpose’ - even on the numerous non-winning spins.

Review Summary

This game is an ambitious effort. There is no doubt a huge amount of time and effort has been invested into this game... and it shows. This is a visually stunning slot, with well-conceived bonus features and balanced volatility. The entire gameplay experience feels polished and refined. The quirky personalities of the 7 dwarfs are cleverly integrated into the game, with up to 7 unique Dwarf Bonus Features adding plenty of excitement and action to the Free Spins Bonus. The Magic Mirror respin feature ensures that the base game never becomes dull or boring, and the extra Snow White symbols added to the reels during the respin bonus also offer players some decent win potential. Collection mechanisms are designed to keep players engaged and invested in the game, so even on non-winning spins, you still feel like you are working towards a potentially rewarding event. This is certainly one of the best releases to date!

Pros	Cons
Fun theme with amazing graphics and characters	Be prepared for some ‘dry’ moments of highly volatile gameplay.
Up to 7 Dwarf Features in Free Spin Bonus (including extra spins and multipliers)
Respins trigger fairly frequently
Balanced game with medium to high volatility

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