The seventh addition to ELK Studios Classic Series is called Diablo Reels. It offers two sets of reels, and both reel grids come with 5 paylines, so there are 10 lines in total. The base game uses only the first reel gird, while both sets of reels are only active during the additional features on the offer. Look for Skull Scatters in order to trigger the Bonus Game and get free spins. Players can also benefit from Nudging Wilds that respin the first reel set, and the Wild Stack Respins, which are performed on both reel grids. Playable from $0.20 per spin, the 2020 release offers a maximum win of 2,500 times the bet.
When talking about the base game, we have one standard 3x3 reel grid, just like in any other old-school slot machine. It offers 5 paylines, and players need to land three matching icons on a line if they want to win a payout, it’s as simple as that. Like in other ELK Studios products, there are several betting strategies that you can use while playing, including Optimizer, Leveller, Booster, and Jumper. Betting starts at $0.20, while the biggest wager cannot go over $100 per spin.
As for the visuals, the graphics are crisp, and the soundtrack fits the theme perfectly. There is a Devil’s Skull in the background, as well as whiskey, lighter, and a cigar. The symbols that populate the reels include Diamonds, Bells, Horseshoes, Lucky Sevens, Watermelons, Peppers, and Bars. There is the regular Wild and the Nudging Wild, both of them will substitute for all regular icons. The Skull Scatter is there to trigger the Bonus Game.
If you land a Nudging Wild on the reels, you will trigger the Nudging Wild feature. The Wild will nudge the reel upwards and respin other reels, until it reaches the top row. On the top row, the Nudging Wild can come with 2x or 5x win multiplier. The Wild Stack Respin will commence once a Wilds cover an entire reel. The respin is performed on both reel grids and the corresponding reel on the upper reel set will also turn Wild. It is possible to trigger Nudging Wilds and Wild Stack Respin feature in the same spin.
Three Skull Scatters are required on the reels at the same time in order for the Bonus Game to be triggered. Players will be rewarded with 10 free spins, which are played on both reel grids. Only high-paying icons will appear on the upper reel grid. The Nudging Wild can appear and can come with 2x or 5x win multiplier when on top of the reel.
If you are looking for a perfect combination of a classic fruit machine and a modern video slot, then look no further, because Diablo Reels is definitely a game for you. With a classic feel, the 2020 release is packed with additional features, and will satisfy the needs of both action junkies and fans of one-armed bandits. Our personal favourite is the Bonus Game feature, where you get to play with both sets of reels, while the upper reel grid offers only high-paying icons.
