Review of Finn and the Swirly Spin

Theme and Storyline

Finn and the Swirly Spin takes players on a journey to the Irish countryside with its use of clovers and leprechauns. In the opening cinematic, Finn dances on screen and scatters some magic around, immersing players in a magical slot world. While the Irish theme is cliched, it's executed well in this game.

Graphics, Sounds and Animations

NetEnt delivers gorgeous graphics in Finn and the Swirly Spin, with high-definition, 3D animations. The music is a recorder track that can be muted, but adds to the atmosphere without getting in the way.

Gameplay

Finn and the Swirly Spin uses a five by five grid, with wins awarded for lines of three to five symbols along horizontal and vertical lines. Symbols appear at random on the grid, and winning symbols are exploded with a cascade mechanic kicking in. Instead of falling from the top, the symbols are loaded in from the bottom left and spiral towards the centre of the grid. Triggered by the key symbol, there are four bonus games available.

Wilds, Bonuses and Free Spins

There are random bonus features that can be triggered after a spin. Wild symbols act as usual, substituting for any symbol, and appear when a win occurs without a Wild symbol. When a win involves a Wild symbol, the Wild also destroys any other symbols horizontally or vertically adjacent to it. During Lava Lair free spins, Sticky Wild symbols remain in place as the other symbols spiral towards the middle. There are a total of four free spin games available, unlocked by triggering the bonus game.

Bet Sizes, RTP and Variance

Finn and the Swirly Spin has an RTP of 96.62% and low to medium volatility. The maximum bet per swirl is £/$/€0.10, with a maximum of £/$/€200.

Conclusion

Finn and the Swirly Spin is a well-designed slot with cool features and design. The random bonuses and unlocking of free spin bonuses create a rewarding experience for players, but the low variance may not appeal to all players. Overall, it's a strong slot that's a lot of fun to play.