Merlin's Elements - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

 
Merlin’s Elements takes place on a 5x3 reel set-up and the game offers players 243 ways to win by landing winning combinations of themed symbols. There are 8 standard paying symbols, plus 4 additional Elemental Spell symbols and 3 spellbook symbols in the base game, which can trigger a range of bonus features. The free spins take place on different reels with additional symbols and bonus symbols with special features.

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Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

This slot is based on Merlin, the wizard from the Legend of King Arthur, so it has a magical/medieval theme and will appeal to those who enjoy slots such as Rise of Merlin slot. The scene is set in a castle, with Merlin himself beside the reels which are full of mysterious and magical items such as weighing scales, potions, scrolls, mushrooms, rings and spellbooks. The graphics are particularly impressive, with incredible attention to detail in the slot and some great animations. During the Elemental spell feature, for example, the symbols are blown off the reels, and at certain times Merlin claps his hands and laughs with delight!

The game is accompanied by a magical musical soundtrack which adds atmosphere to the game and all these factors combine to make a really entertaining gaming experience.

Merlin's Elements RTP and Variance 

At the time of writing, there is no information on this game’s RTP rate or volatility level.

How to Play Merlin's Elements

Check out the instructions below to start playing Merlin's Elements:

1. Beneath the reels you can see your game balance, bet and win amounts. 
2. At the very bottom of the screen you can see (and adjust) the coin value and bet level. You can also use the max bet button if you wish to bet the maximum possible amount. 
3. You can press the ? button to view the paytable and game information.
4. The game has an autoplay function - just press the auto button to turn this function on and set the number of spins.
5. When you land a win in the base game, you can press the x2 button to play the gamble game.
6. Press the speaker to turn the game sound on/off.
7. Press the cog icon to open the game settings, where you can adjust the background music, sound effects, turbo mode and skip the splash screen.
8. When you are familiar and happy with all the controls, you can press the spin button to start the game and enjoy it responsibly.

Bet Sizes & Paytable Wins 

Merlin's Elements has a minimum bet of 0.6, and a maximum bet of 125.

Based on the minimum bet, here are the payouts for landing 3, 4 or 5 symbols in a winning combination:

Scales - 0.06, 0.20, 0.50

Scroll - 0.10, 0.30, 0.60

Mushroom - 0.20, 0.40, 1.00

Bag - 0.30, 0.60, 1.50

Ring - 0.40, 0.80, 2.00

Coins - 0.60, 1.40, 3.00

Blue gem - 0.90, 2.00, 4.00

Merlin - 1.50, 3.50, 7.00

Here are the payouts for matching 3, 4 or 5 symbols during the Nature Floor feature:

Yellow and orange flower - 0.10, 0.20, 0.40

Pink and orange flower - 0.20, 0.40, 0.80

Pink and yellow flower - 0.30, 0.60, 1.20

Venus flytrap - 0.50, 1.00, 1.60 

Here are the payouts for matching 3, 4 or 5 symbols during the Celestial Floor feature:

Star - 0.10, 0.20, 0.40

Green swirl - 0.20, 0.40, 0.80

Blue and pink galaxy - 0.30, 0.60, 1.20

Red planet - 0.50, 1.00, 1.60 

Merlin's Elements Bonus Features 

Elemental Spells

There are 4 Elemental symbols on the reels which, when landed on reel 3 in conjunction with spellbooks on reels 1 and 2, cast an elemental spell. Any elemental or spellbook symbols on reels 2, 3, 4 and 5 become wild and each elemental symbol triggers its feature, as follows:

Water (blue) - The spellbook on reel 1 becomes a payable symbol and wins are calculated and multiplied by the number of elemental and spellbook symbols that triggered the feature.

Earth (brown) - All other symbols are destroyed and the reels cascade with new symbols falling in to place.

Air (purple) - All other symbols fly off the reels and return in different positions and the spellbook on reel 1 is replaced with a payable symbol.

Fire (red) - The spellbook on reel 1 is replaced with a payable symbol. Extra wilds are added to the reels, equal to the number of spellbooks in the triggering spin.

Free Spins

When 2 spellbooks are landed in conjunction with a third spellbook covered with a vine or with a band around it, it will trigger The Nature Floor or Celestial Floor bonus respectively, offering 10, 12, or 15 free spins. 

The Nature Floor - Look out for the vine symbol which will devour its neighbours, offering rewards for each symbol it devours.

The Celestial Floor - Look out for the black hole symbol which sucks in the neighbouring symbols, providing rewards for each symbol.

Gamble Game

After a win in the base game, players have the chance to double their win on the toss of a coin.

Merlin's Elements Review

This is a thoroughly enjoyable game that is sure to appeal to those who enjoy magic themed slots. Merlin's Element looks great and has an entertaining storyline behind the game and there is a fantastic range of bonus games on offer. It may seem complicated at first, but the number of different features really keeps the game engaging and lively. The vine and the black hole symbols are particularly valuable as they devour their neighbouring symbols!
 

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