Reno 7s takes a page out of the throwback retro theme and really reminds us of a hybrid between wheel of fortune and old school Vegas slots, but it s situated in Reno. Yes, Reno might not be as famous as the other city in Nevada that s is arguably the gambling capital of the world, but it has its own charm.
We visit Reno at dusk, when the sun is just about to set, casting a purplish blue sunset over what seems to be downtown. The lights are coming on in the buildings in the distance, and there is what looks to be a lake with forests between the gold-bordered grid and the downtown hub.
The design is attractive and yet not too flashy, but will the specs be just as nice?
Reno 7s Details
Reno 7s has a max RTP (return to player) of 95.98%, which is 0.02% below the average and doesn t do much for our faith in the game. The 3x3 reels only provides 5 paylines with a betting range of 0.50 to 100.
However, the max payout is pleasantly surprising considering all the above at 8,277x your initial bet. You can increase the RTP to 96.43% in Reno 7s if you opt for the Bonus Buy feature. One more strike against the specs of the game is that it s highly volatile.
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We do believe that Reno 7s can redeem itself with more impressive mechanics, but does it?
Bonus and Features
As a 3 by 3 design, Reno 7s has a shorter list of mechanics compared to one with an expanding reel feature, but by no means will players be bored of what it offers. There is, of course, a wild icon, which is in the form of a diamond. The diamonds bring you a 77x multiplier for each combo it makes.
The lucky 7 symbol is the other high-paying option that can act as a substitute for other symbols to increases your odds. Aside from the wilds there is also the wheel scatter, which is one to watch out for.
All you need is 2 wheels scatters for a chance to spin the Wheel of 7s, which is situated on top of the grid. If you get 3, you earn a spin on the wheel plus 15 free spins. That s quite a jump in terms of just getting one extra scatter, which eludes to the fact that it takes some time and effort to gain even just one more.
We then take a look at what the Wheel of 7s can offer. The number 7 has a huge presence on the wheel as you can get 7x, 77x, 777x and 7777x the amount. There are other wins that do not involve 7 or its multiples such as 5x, 12x, 22x and 55x.
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The 15 free spins are also more valuable than you realize in Reno 7s. During these spins, the diamond wild will stack and nudge other icons that can cover a full reel. You can retrigger the free spins indefinitely, which is a huge plus.
Verdict
We ll admit that the details for Reno 7s don t seem to be impressive at all, but when you look at the mechanics, the game has great potential. The features are basic, but lucrative and fun and will definitely get you spinning to gain just one more wheel scatter.
Unfortunately, the RTP doesn t exactly balance out the volatility, but Reno 7s is much more than just those figures. It is also unlimited free spins and high wins.