Evolution - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction 

Evolution is a slots game from Smartsoft with a prehistoric/caveman theme. Expect to come across dinosaurs, wild beasts and more in this fun game. With an RTP of 97.5%, this game should theoretically pay out more than many other slots over a playing session (but of course there are never any guarantees!). The free spins bonus round is awarded when you land three or more scatters, and impatient players can even buy the bonus round if they don't want to wait. All in all, an enjoyable slot that should win over a lot of players. 

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack 

The game is based around a loose prehistoric theme - you'll find symbols featuring various dinosaurs and cavemen among other things. The backdrop to the reels is an atmospheric scene with roaming dinosaurs and a twilight forest. The design of the slot as a whole is great, and the graphics are smooth and sharp. This is a pretty fast-paced, slot so there's not too much delay between spins. The game's soundtrack complements the theme perfectly - you'll hear rudimentary music at all times, and there are added sound effects such as dinosaurs and animals roaring when you land a win or special feature. If you like what you see here from this provider, be sure to take a look at some of our other Smartsoft free slots.

Evolution RTP and Variance 

This slot has an RTP of 97.5%, which is just above the average of 96-97%. RTP stands for return to player and gives you a rough idea of the theoretical return you can expect over a playing session. For example, in the case of Evolution, if you were to bet 100 coins, your theoretical expected return would be 97.5 coins. In reality, however, huge swings are possible and some players will end up with far less while others will win far more. It's always a good idea to check the RTP of a slot before playing for real money, though, as it can give you a helpful indication of the expected return. 

The variance or volatility of this slot is classed as medium. Generally speaking, a high-volatility slot will give you a greater chance of landing a large win in fewer spins than a low-volatility slot, while a low-volatility slot should pay out more often and make your balance last longer. A medium-volatility slot lies somewhere in between the two.

No matter that type of slot you're playing, when playing for real money you should always set a limit on how much you can comfortably afford to lose. Never go beyond this limit and never chase your losses. Online slots should only ever be played for fun and within comfortable limits.
 

How to Play Evolution

This is a variable payline slot, so you can choose how many lines to bet on. Remember that in order to have the greatest chance of landing a winning combo, you'll want to bet on all 10 lines. 

1. Start the game and then wait for the end of the intro screens.
2. Locate the line display and use the arrows to choose how many paylines to play with.
3. Next, use the arrows on either side of the total bet display to set your bet size. You will always be betting in a multiple of 10.
4. Once you're happy with the total bet and number of lines selected, you're good to go.
5. Hit the spin button and you're away!

Bet Sizes & Paytable Wins

The minimum possible bet is just a single coin. In order to bet this amount, you'll need to select just one payline to bet on. The smallest possible bet with all 10 paylines active is 10, or one coin per line. The largest bet possible is 10000 coins. The biggest win possible from a single winning combo is 500x your bet and comes courtesy of landing five of the blue dinosaur. The next two highest-paying symbols both pay out 200x your bet for a combo of five on a payline. The game's lowest-paying symbols are the playing cards, all of which pay out 5x your line bet for three on a payline. 

Evolution Bonus Features & Free Spins 

Landing three or more scatters anywhere on the reels will award 10 free spins. The scatter is also the game's wild symbol, so you may well also achieve a win on any spin that triggers the free games, depending on where the scatters land. At the start of your free spins, one symbol is randomly selected to be a special expanding symbol. This symbol will expand to fill the reel it lands on (whenever enough land to form a win) and will pay out as if the special symbol reels were adjacent, even if they are not. Even better, if you land three or more scatters during the free spins round, you will be awarded an additional 10 free spins. 

Overall Evolution Review 

8.5/10. A great RTP that is higher than most online slots and a potentially very lucrative free spins round make this an appealing slot for new and experienced gamers alike. You might like to take a look at Smartsoft's Argo slot for another fun slot from this team.