Theme and graphics
Microgaming has always been known not only for stunning modern video slots, but also for great retro games, and Rapid Reels is one of them. This time it’s up to you to help a man in a canoe as he tries to reach the shore. In the background you’ll see the protagonist himself trying to cope with the current. On the bottom, under the drums, there is a control panel with all necessary buttons. Another thing worth highlighting is the soundtrack that accompanies you on this adventure. Thanks to good optimisation, you won’t have any problems running or running the game. You also don’t have to download any third party software: you only need a web browser. If you’re looking for a fun yet uncomplicated slot, try Rapid Reels. It has medium variance and will work equally well for beginners and experienced players alike.
Gameplay and Paylines
The highest paying symbol in Rapid Reels is its main character, a man in a red helmet with an oar. He can bring you between 1,000 and 6,000 coins. The second highest paying icon is the seven which can bring you up to 300 coins. Then come the triple, double and single ‘BAR’ symbols. Payouts for them can reach respectively 100, 50 and 20 coins. Finally, the lowest paying symbols are represented by cherries. For one cherry you get 1 coin, for two – 2 coins, and for a line of three – 4 coins.
In Rapid Reels you’ll have 5 active lines, giving you more than enough chances to make combinations on each spin. You have to catch 3 symbols in a line to get your payout.
Pay attention to the Wild, which is the best symbol in this game. A line of 5 of these icons can bring you 6,000 coins.
Symbols and payouts
“The wild symbol is the man in the boat. It replaces all other icons in winning combinations. It is the only symbol that pays out depending on which lines the combination hits. Three wild symbols on the first line brings 1,000 coins on the second – 2,000, on the third – 3,000, on the fourth – 4,000, on the fifth – 6,000. The rest of the pictures in the amount of three pieces, regardless of the line number, bring the following amounts:
• the seven – 300 coins;
• a triple Bar – 100;
• double Bar, 50;
• single Bar, 20;
• cherries – 10.
There are payable combinations of icons of different types. So, three of any symbol with the word Bar bring 4 coins, picture of cherries and two of any identical picture – 2, a cherry and any other picture – 1 coin.
The theoretical return percentage of Rapid Reels is 94.95%. This slot has no bonus features such as free spins or prize rounds. The risk game and scatter are also absent. Despite this, there are definitely advantages to the machine. As noted by gamblers in their reviews, this is, above all, the maximum ease of operation, as well as a relatively high frequency of prize combinations, provided that all 5 paylines are activated.
Bonus
Rapid Reels is a retro style video slot with a fantastic gameplay. Like other classic casino games, there are no bonus games like Scatter or free spins. The only extra feature here is Wild. The Wild is represented by the game’s main character – a man in a red helmet with an oar. As in other slots, he replaces all other symbols in the game. In addition, for those who do not like every time you press the spin button, Rapid Reels has an auto play feature. To activate it, select ‘Expert’ mode at the bottom of the screen. You then set the desired number of spins and the game goes under automatic control. There are no other bonuses in this game, but an excellent base game with good payouts can keep you entertained for hours.
