Double Stacks

About the slot machine

Double Stacks consist classically of 5 spinning reels, 3 paylines, and 10 fixed paylines—like his entire playing field. Yet, this pretty special video slot gives chance on not only free spins—rounds that can double one’s possibilities with Wilds and brilliant graphics—but also on doubling your symbols. In one of the features of Double Stacks, if you have stacked symbols on an entire reel, you can double your payout. Using 2x (doubling) instead of 1x (normal) can result in a win significantly larger than a regular winning combination.

The graphics are as traditional as it can only get in the way of both colorful symbols consisting of cherries, diamonds and plums. On the other hand, we are talking about a real boost with symbols that are pushed out of the playing field in the event of a larger win. The sounds featured in Double Stacks are also something that contributes to a more futuristic feel than the more typical slot machine that rattles when winning.

The game has a theoretical payout percentage of 96.10%, which may not sound like much. We would, therefore, like to mention that Double Stacks is a slot machine classified with medium volatility. This means it is quite generous with wins, though there may be circumstances where you hit a dry spell of spins before something nice happens.

Functions

Besides the graphics and sounds that make NetEnt's Double Stacks slot special, it is the bonus features—of which the title of the game itself is a hint—that make the new slot unique. Double Stacks means double stacks, which is undeniably the main feature of the game that attracts players.

Double Stacks features

The game's primary bonus feature allows a single symbol to stack across an entire reel. This means that, aside from the one symbol that has been randomly chosen, no other symbols can appear on that reel. It only happens with the four strongest symbols in the game. When this bonus feature happens, not only is an entire reel covered by a single symbol, but in addition, the value of that symbol is doubled, and it counts as two symbols when you're looking for symbols that result in a profit on your spin.

Free spins

The free spins round works somewhat differently from most online video slots, and in a positive way. When the free spins bonus round is activated, stacked Wilds are added to the playing field for the entire duration of the round. Since Wilds can usually contribute to "crazy" winning combinations—their usual role being to replace other symbols and their values—this is obviously a feature you want to hit in "Double Stacks."

Alternatively, free spins are activated by the Scatter symbol, which is easily identified by the title clearly displayed across its round form. Land 3 of this or more in the regular game round, and you will be awarded a number of rounds in which no betting is necessary. Depending on how many of this generous game feature you get in a single round, the number of no-bet rounds you will get will range from a low of 3 to a crazy high of 30!

• 3 Scatters = 5 free spins
• 4 Scatters = 15 free spins
• 5 Scatters = 30 Free spins

Trigger about freespins

The delightful free spins feature can be triggered multiple times during the bonus round. When you are using your free spins, you may land 2 or more scatter symbols. And depending on how many Scatters you get on the playing field, you are rewarded with an additional number of free spins. This is more charming than a bug's life.

• 2 Scatters = 2 free spins
• 3 Scatters = 5 free spins
• 4 Scatters = 15 free spins

5 Scatters = 30 free spins-so there can be a lot of Free Spins!

Symbols

Like in most slot games, some symbols hold more significance than others in NetEnt's Double Stacks. The machines' low-end symbols are plums, lemons, cherries, and melon halves. These four symbols are worth the same amount and are seen in all low-paying slots. After that, the symbols we're about to mention climb in value. They can also be seen doubled on the Reels, counted as two separate symbols at a time. Plus, they can also be seen stacked and counted as two separate symbols at a time on the Reels.

Symbols that are stronger than others in Double Stacks, like the bell, are not that strong. The bell is the best of the bad, but it still pays the worst. It can generate a maximum of 100 coins when it is on a Payline. The next best symbol is the BAR, which pays 250 coins when you line up 10 of them. The 7a is the second most powerful of all the game's symbols and pays 500 coins. The most powerful symbol pays 1,000 coins. There are definitely stronger games, but the graphics are good.

Summary

Without a doubt, we consider Double Stacks to be a video slot that will at least achieve the same level of popularity as Starburst or Twin Spin, for example. The reason is simple: the theme, symbols, and mechanics of the slot are recognizable and have been around for decades, making them a kind of classic that slot fans will never tire of. On top of that, Double Stacks is a medium volatile slot, which means that all kinds of fans of different levels will find something to enjoy in it, especially when compared with other, far less interesting, games that sit at the same volatility mark. Once again, NetEnt proves that they know how to put together a classic, 5-reel, and 3-row video slot that brims with excitement and has the chance to produce profits.