Provider: NetEnt

Eyes on the prize

The graphics here are like something out of a vintage Nintendo game – everything is square-shaped but with curved corners, and even the fruit is ‘blocky’ rather than the rounded lemons and strawberries we’re familiar with. Altogether it makes for a coherent theme, taking the common subject of fruit and putting a fun, aesthetically-pleasing spin on it.

If you like an intense soundtrack to match the drama of a slot, you might not be best pleased with Reel Rush, however. The music is incredibly tranquil and soothing, almost lulling players into a false sense of security that nothing too dramatic is going to happen. This changes when you match symbols, becoming a little faster and more upbeat to hammer home that you have the chance to win big.

Reeling you in

When you start off on Reel Rush, you’ve got 5 reels and a total of 45 paylines. The play board looks a little unconventional, as the middle reel has 5 symbols, the next 2 have 3, and the reels on the end of the playboard have just one each. The number of symbols on the board, and subsequently the number of ways to win, increase as you go along – should you get into the Free Spins, which we’ll explain below, you’ll have 5 reels of 5 symbols each for a total of 25 symbols, and a huge 3125 ways to win too.

The symbols up for grabs are all bright and colourful. The lowest-paying symbols appear to be sweets and all pay the same, but then you’ve got the fruit. From plums to strawberries, they all pay out a decent sum, so you’ll definitely want to find them on the reels! Match 5 strawberries and you could win £20 from a £1 bet, so it’s definitely worth a shot…

Growing wild fruit

If you like spinning to your heart’s content, you’ll be more than happy with the bonuses on offer here. We’ve got a wild symbol which substitutes for all symbols, but no scatter symbols on show to trigger the Free Spins – Reel Rush do things a little differently. As we’ve explained, winning combinations prompt respins, and each one gradually opens up the play board to give you more and more ways to win.

After the fifth respin, you’ll get 8 Free Spins to use. Free Spins give you the full 3125 ways to win, and they’re played at the same bet level and same coin value as the spin during which you won them. However, additional Free Spins can’t be triggered while you’re playing the original lot, so use them wisely!

Conclusion

Reel Rush flies under the radar somewhat, but is a fun game no matter your experience level. Its bonus features are familiar enough to not be confusing, but with a few unique twists, NetEnt really make this slot their own. An RTP of 97% is encouraging, and the medium volatility makes it suitable for everyone. With visually-pleasing graphics, it’s one you should be ‘rushing’ to try out!

Provider

NetEnt have a vast collection of online slot games, and Reel Rush is just one of many great games available to play – they boast one of the most iconic slots ever in Starburst and showcase the likes of Gonzo’s Quest and Dead or Alive too. Founded in Sweden in 1996, they’re a real world-leader.