Tales of Alvara - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

You will not only find magical fairies in this mystical wood but also 40 paylines across a five-reel slot. There are three fairies and six more generic card symbols. On top of this, there is a mystical book for the scatter, which is also capable of triggering free spins, and a wild that crackles with purple light when it both pays in its own right and works as a substitute. Tales of Alvara has everything you need to have fun playing a slot.

We host plenty of Betixon free slots here at Slots Temple, so why not try the demo version if you want to give Tales of Alvara a try without worrying about your cash? This is the best way to get to know the game and find out whether it is the slot for you.

Theme, graphics & soundtrack

Enter an enchanting woodland setting where you are immersed in greenery. All you can see are trees and rocks, with no exit in sight. In this magical location, three different coloured fairies hover on the reels. This is the world of Tales of Alvara, where theme and graphics merge with a mystical soundtrack to create an all-encompassing environment in which to play. It may not be a specific piece of folklore or fictional property, but it recalls many other fantasy themed slots and does so with style. The only potential disappointment is that other than the three fairies, generic card symbols make up the bulk of the paytable.

Tales of Alvara RTP & volatility

The stated RTP for Tales of Alvara of 93 per cent is definitely on the low side. Most slots average at least 95 per cent and you are really looking for over 96 per cent. That said, this is a long-term average figure and is always subject to deviation, both higher and lower. It is not impossible to win big, just more difficult. Your success will be helped by the low to medium volatility, which means wins will be reasonably frequent and fairly balanced in terms of size.

How to play Tales of Alvara

If you want to explore this mystical woodland without losing yourself in the trees, here is the way to do it:

1. At first, it may take you a while to spot the controls. The woodland setting is so complete and the buttons so subtly set to the side that they are not immediately obvious; luckily, they are also pretty simple.

2. If it is the paytable and game info that you want, which are always useful when you are starting to play, click the small ‘i’ in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

3. Next to the i is a small speaker that can be used to mute the volume.

4. There are only three buttons left, all to the right of the reels. The bottom one shows a stack of coins and clicking it will reveal the possible levels of your total bet.

5. The top of these three buttons is autoplay (here called autobet). It is the kind where you not only designate a number of automatic spins but can also set it to stop when it reaches a loss, overall win or single win limit. This is always handy when you are trying to control your budget.

6. You probably know what the last button is going to be. Set in the middle, coloured bright orange and largest of all so you can’t miss it, is the spin button. Once you click it, you are playing. Have fun, and don’t forget to play responsibly.

Bet & win sizes

When you open the bet adjuster, it will enable you to set a total bet of between 0.40 and 40.00, which isn’t the widest range in the world. If you match the maximum five symbols on a payline, the paytable will reward you as follows:

- Nine, ten = 50
- Jack = 100
- Queen, king = 150
- Ace, green fairy = 200
- Red fairy = 300
- Blue fairy = 350
- Wild = 500

Tales of Alvara bonus features & free spins

- Random wilds

Wilds not only appear on the reels as part of a normal spin but can also randomly replace symbols that are already in position.

- Free spins

Like in many online slots, free spins are triggered by matching three or more scatters. There are only ten free spins at first, which might not seem like a lot, but you can retrigger them an unlimited number of times. Free spins also come with a 3x multiplier, just to make them a little more rewarding.

Conclusion

If the title had you expecting complicated mythology, Tales of Alvara may disappoint, but it is not without its charms. The setting may be generic but it is also immersive. The simplicity of the format doesn’t mean there is no room for excitement, especially when you trigger free spins with their multipliers. It is probably not a slot for high rollers or those who like a depth of features, but it has something to offer the more casual player. If you would rather play something a little more complex and distinct, the Goldaur Guardians online slot from Microgaming has a Hyperspins mechanic and a higher RTP and volatility whilst tackling a similar theme.

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