Desert Island Dreams - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction 

Desert Island Dreams is an online slot from game maker Slot Factory. It has 5x3 reels and 1,024 betways, which pay from left to right. The game has plenty of features to keep players entertained.

There is a star wild symbol that substitutes for all other symbols apart from the free spins and the mini-game symbols. At the side of the reels are six win spinners with multipliers that end on a colour. Land three or more win symbols of the same colour on the reels and you win all the prizes that match this colour. If one of each of the four spin colour win symbols land on the reels, you enter the super reels. This is where you spin nine mini-reels together, some of which come with a bonus. 

There are eight paying symbols in the base game, but just four on the mini-reels: the bell, bar, watermelon and cherries.

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Theme, graphics and soundtrack 

The theme of a desert island fantasy is hardly represented by the design of the game. The overall look is rather dull and the symbols are not really well-thought-out. The graphics are not a great design and the backdrop to the reels does not create the feeling of the island of the title. The soundtrack is also quite dull, as you will only hear the click of the reels and a guitar tune.

Desert Island Dreams RTP and variance

The RTP ranges from 94 per cent to 96.01 per cent, so players are advised to check at their casino of choice before playing. The game is low variance, with small wins landing quite regularly but features other than the wild hard to trigger.

How to play Desert Island Dreams

This is pretty straightforward slot, but here are a few tips:

1. Once the main screen opens, go to the bottom right-hand corner and click the menu symbol to open a new mini-screen.
2. First up, you can adjust the sound.
3. Click the paytable button to open a new screen.
4. You will see an explanation of the spinners and the win symbols you are trying to match.
5. Below this is where you can see the free spins symbol and the top-paying eponymous symbol.
6. Scroll down to see the main paying symbols.
7. Next, you will see the starfish wild and the two free spin symbols.
8. Below this is where the match a win feature is explained.
9. Scroll down to see how the super-reels operate, thumbnails of the lines, and the paytable for this feature.
10. Finally, you will see thumbnails of the paylines.

You are now all set to play, so simply hit the spin button. Remember that you can play free slots here at Slots Temple, including Desert Island Dreams. We recommend you do so to get to know the game before playing any game for real money at an online casino. Remember to always set yourself a realistic budget for each session and never chase losses. We promote responsible gaming and have timeout and self-exclusion functions available if you need them. If any game stops being fun, it is time to walk away.

Bet sizes and paytable wins 

Bet sizes in Desert Island Dreams range from 0.20 to 600. The paytable for five-of-a-kind combinations, which represent the highest payouts, is as follows:

• Desert Island Dreams = 100x
• Diamond = 40x
• 7 = 30x
• Ace = 25x
• King = 20x
• Queen = 12x
• Jack = 10x
• Ten = 6x
• Nine = 5x

Desert Island Dreams bonus features

Free spins

Free games are triggered by a minimum of three free spin symbols and the player receives four free games. Any free symbol landing in this phase will produce another free game, meaning that a maximum of five can be won on any free spin.

Super reels 

Spin one of each colour win symbols to enter super reels. These comprise nine mini-reels with four symbols. Land three of a kind for a win. The payout here is:

Bell = 15x
Bar = 10x
Watermelon = 5x
Cherries = 2x

Desert Island Dreams review: our verdict

The overall look of this slot is very disappointing, not only because it is unimaginative but also because it could appeal to underage individuals who should not be gaming. Add to this the uncertainty over the RTP and players may want to steer clear; however, this would be a pity, as some of the features are quite interesting. The bonus game is decent, although it is tough to land, and the same can be said for the eponymous top-paying symbol.

The good news is that the bet spread is wide; however, given the drawbacks of the game, it is unlikely to attract high rollers. We can only suggest that you try it in demo mode here at Slots Temple to decide whether it is for you.
 

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