Dazzle Me

Dazzle Me – our review at a glance

For an innovative and colorful slot machine that still retains the feel of a classic, we think Dazzle Me is a big winner. It has asymmetric reels, meaning that not all of them are the same size or have the same number of rows. Reels 1 and 2 have 3 rows, Reel 4 has 4 rows, and Reel 5 has a full 5 rows. In terms of paylines, Dazzle Me also makes use of a special reel design that allows for more symbol positions than other machines, resulting in an astonishing 76 ways to win. Oh, and did we mention the dazzling visuals?

Besides the unique configuration of the reels, there are a few other very appealing special features that include Dazzling Wild Reels, Linked Reels and Free Spins.

NetEnt's most recent games have seemed somewhat unremarkable, with few new ideas introduced. Dazzle Me is a reminder that they're still capable of crafting a very fine slot. There are several quite innovative aspects to this one, too, which result in a set of features that generate tons of opportunities for big payouts. I found Dazzle Me to be an excellent mix of fun and potential.

76 dazzling paylines

When starting up Dazzle Me, the first thing that hits you is that the reels don't really resemble what they typically do. Reels 1 and 2 have three rows, reels 3 and 4 have four rows, and reel number 5 has a full five rows. Similar layouts have been seen before in slots like Reel Rush, but it's still a nice departure from the standard template most slots begin with.

The paylines are always active, which means that there are 76 ways to win at any given time in this slot. You can, however, change the amount you bet by choosing a coin value and a bet level (number of coins wagered per payline). The bet per spin can be set to anything from 2 to 2000 or, which, as you will see, is a pretty large range.

Wild Reels

In the base game, you will see that some reels are occasionally blanketed with wild symbols in the shape of diamonds. This is the unique feature known as Dazzling Wild Reels. To put it simply, it expands wilds over a reel, covering it completely at the same time. The fantastic thing about it is that all of the reels can be transformed into Dazzling Wild Reels, and it is also feasible to have 5 reels covered in wilds at the very same moment. A superb location for gigantic payouts, in other words.

Otherwise, we can mention that the wild symbol works as it should. It can take the place of all other symbols except for the Free Spin symbol.

Free Spins

Three or more scatter symbols anywhere on the five reels will activate the free spins in Dazzle Me. Getting 3 symbols gives 8 spins; getting 4 symbols gives 12 spins; and getting 5 symbols gives 16 spins. The Linked Reels are also activated during the free spins.

Linked Reels

At the beginning of every free spin, the first four reels can show identical linked reels next to each other. The left reel in a pair of linked reels is "cloned," which means that the symbols on the right reel must match those on the left. The only thing that keeps these pairs of reels from being true identical twins is that they can show different symbols as their left-side companion shows on the way to becoming linked.

Summary

Dazzle Me is a really nice new slot from NetEnt. If you like slots with a classic, colorful and sunny feel but at the same time appreciate innovative and different features, you should definitely give Dazzle Me a go.

We at Moderna believe that the game really shines with its distinctive features, which allow it to stand out in a crowded marketplace of modern video slots. The unconventional reels, the 76 paylines, and the special features Dazzling Wild Reels and Linked Reels all combine to form a nice, entertaining, and overall pleasurable experience.

"Don't be deceived by the game's 'nice' exterior—it's a real heavyweight when it comes to victories, and the game's highest victory is over $1.5 million on or in.