NetEnt presents an animated twist on the fruit machine blueprint in the form of the Reel Rush slot that originally came out all the way back in 2013. Despite how long it has been on the market, this game still remains one of the most popular online slots which these renowned developers have released over the years. Not only is this thanks to the colourful art style and creatively fashioned symbols, but also due to the changing reelset mechanics and respin bonuses which have been included in the Reel Rush slot.

When first loading into the Reel Rush slot, players are presented with a 5x5 playtable, however, the layout here differs a lot from classic games and Slingo games that also share similar layouts. This is because a number of sections are initially locked, with the reels 1-5 only having 1, 3, 5, 3 and 1 reels unlocked at the start of each spin, respectively.  Due to the blocked sections labelled with the star Reel Rush logo, the payline count can also change as gameplay progresses, potentially reaching up to 3125.

Sitting directly above the playtable is the Reel Rush slot that has a golden star in between its wording. The rest of the backdrop here displays an animated landscape that is similar to retro video games. A number of green hills, toadstools and bushes can be seen across this green setting, all whilst a blue sky overhead filled with pixelated clouds can be seen. The user interface in the Reel Rush slot is backed by some animated dirt, with the entire art style used here differing a lot from the classic aesthetics found in other fruit machine-inspired games such as Super Hot Fruits and the Fire Joker slot.

Some boiled sweets make up the lower-valued symbols in the Reel Rush slot, just like in games such as Tasty Treats. As for the higher valued portion of the paytable, this is made up of different fruits; however, each of these is square in shape.

Lower Value Symbols:

Purple Boiled Sweet

Green Boiled Sweet

Yellow Boiled Sweet

Orange Boiled Sweet

Red Boiled Sweet

Medium Value Symbols:

Square Blueberry

Square Grapes

Square Watermelon

Higher Value Symbols:

Square Lemon

Square Orange

Square Strawberry

A golden star that fronts the game's logo is the only bonus symbol in this Reel Rush slot. This acts as a wild, however, the bonuses don't only extend to this inclusion, with other mechanics potentially being triggered via alternate means.

As we have already mentioned, the Reel Rush slot has a playtable that initially has locked sections; however, like in Megaways slots, the overall layout in this colourful title can change through NetEnt’s inclusion of some innovative bonus features. If any combination happens to be formed following a spin of the reels, this will trigger a respin, unlocking a couple of extra sections on the playtable. In the process, the payline count also adjusts accordingly, with a maximum of 5 respins being able to occur in a single spin consecutively. Each respin has its own number of unlocked symbols and payline total, with these being as follows:

1st Respin: 15 unlocked symbols with 135 paylines.

2nd Respin: 17 unlocked symbols with 405 paylines.

3rd Respin: 19 unlocked symbols with 675 paylines.

4th Respin: 21 unlocked symbols with 1125 paylines.

5th Respin: 23 unlocked symbols with 1875  paylines.

Should a combination be formed on the 5th respin, however, this may trigger 8 free spins in this Reel Rush slot. During which, the playgrid expands to its maximum 5x5 size, coming with the highest payline total possible, that being 3125.

The last of the bonuses in the Reel Rush slot is the simplest one, though, relating to the golden star wild. If this lands on reels 2, 3, 4 or 5, this has the chance to take the place of any boiled sweet or square fruit symbols due to the substitution properties it comes hand in hand with.

Even though its original release was back in 2013, the Reel Rush slot is just as compatible with mobile devices as every other game we have available from NetEnt at BoyleSports Games. This is all down to the adaptive technology that supports this vibrant release, making gameplay consistent across play methods such as tablets, computers and smartphones.

By taking some fruity imagery and giving it a colourful, animated redesign, the Reel Rush slot already stands out based on its aesthetic alone. Due to the additional respin, playgrid unlocking and wild mechanics included in play, though, the overall experience presented by this release is a multilayered one that differs from many more retro titles with similar themes.

If you are impressed by the innovative nature of the Reel Rush slot, NetEnt is also the innovative team behind games such as the Dead or Alive slot and Starburst.

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