Spin and Spell - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

This Halloween-themed slot gives players 5 reels and 20 paylines full of trick or treating fun.

This is a classic slot that strikes a balance between substituting wilds in the base game and the free spin feature. Vampiraus is the wild symbol, expanding during free spins for even more wins and replacing every symbol except the castle scatter.

If you want more bankroll action, there’s a fun gamble game where you guess which coloured eyeball in the potion won't burst. This double or nothing feature is available after every win.

There are 13 symbols - of course - and they all pay out, including the wild and scatter. The top prize of 1,000x is delivered by the creepy Count himself, with the 3 witches also paying 500x your stake.

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Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

Everyone loves Halloween, the spookiest night of the year. But if you thought trick or treating and extravagant costumes were American inventions, think again.

In fact, this ritual dates back to the old pagan festival of Samhain, when people would dress up to frighten away spirits. The Jack o’ Lantern is based on the old Irish legend of Stingy Jack, who drank with the devil then stole his money. This conniving fellow was barred from heaven and hell and sent to roam the earth with just a lantern for company.

Irish immigrants took these traditions to America where they caught on like wildfire, and now every year, developers like to bring out their version of a spooky spin for our entertainment.

BGaming has kept this slot light on the scares, with a cartoon style and an Addams Family style soundtrack. The reels are packed with potions and witches and black cats - no royals here for a change - and the Count himself who lives in that creepy old castle on the hill.

RTP & Volatility

This entertaining slot has something for everyone, with medium volatility gameplay. Some players may find the 95.8% RTP disappointing, but the high paying symbols make up for it.

How to play Spin and Spell

Spin and Spell is a fun slot so enjoy it responsibly by setting a session budget and taking timeouts that keep you in control.

This quick guide will get you up and running on your mobile or desktop fast:

1. Click i, at the left hand end of the player interface, to access the paytable and game rules. Have a quick read before you start to spin

2. You can play between 10 and an infinite number of autospins - just click A next to the Spin button and use the advanced settings to keep an eye on your bankroll

3. Click the gear shaped settings menu to adjust volume or mute sounds and play some speeded up spins

4. Setting a Total Bet is easy using the arrow symbols - then you’re all set to spin.

Min & Max Bets + Top Wins

This game is aimed towards the casual player, with total bets between 0.20 and 50.00 per spin, but dedicated players will be attracted by that 1,000x top prize. Be aware that big wins are rare and your bankroll strategy should reflect that.

Diving into the paytable, there’s some good potential from 5 of a kind wins paying out in multipliers as follows:

- Count pays 1,000x
- 3 witches pay 500x
- Bat pays 250x
- Black cat pays 250x
- Witches hat pays 200x
- Pumpkin pays 200x
- Potions all pay 100x

Bonus Features

The fun of slots like Spin and Spell is that you won’t have to spend hours puzzling over a complex paytable - you can just play and go. Here are the main features in this slot:

Count Vampiraus Wilds

The Count substitutes for any symbol except the scatter and pays 100x, 500x or 1,000x for 3, 4 or 5 of a kind.

When the Count appears in the free spins feature, he expands to fill all 3 positions on the reels to increase your chances of winning.

Castle Scatter

3, 4 or 5 scatter symbols landing anywhere on the reels awards 10 free spins, which can be retriggered by landing more scatter symbols.

The scatter pays a one-off prize of 2x, 10x or 100x for 3, 4 or 5 of a kind.

Bonus Game

The bonus game is activated after any winning spin. Choose one of the eyeballs bobbing in the potion - if it explodes you lose, and if it doesn’t, you’ll double your prize.

Overall Review: Our Verdict

We were spookily surprised at how much we enjoyed this BGaming slot. The design and graphics were well done and the well balanced gameplay kept us entertained.

There are some big payouts on offer here, and while they might be as rare as a vampire in a garlic shop, they give this slot plenty of playability. The gamble feature is also worth checking out because of the way it’s been integrated as a mini feature rather than a straight red/black card pick.

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