If you were around in the eighties, you probably have memories similar to mine of whenever a horror/slasher movie was on the TV or put into the VHS recorder. You’d spend your time watching them from behind the sofa, a cushion, or, as a last resort, your fingers. I was merely a lad back then, but now it’s night and day watching horror flicks as they don’t bother me at all. Perhaps it’s an age thing, or maybe they don’t make them like they used to. We had the Chainsaw Massacre, The Evil Dead, Friday the 13th and all its sequels, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, and more. Movies like those are the inspiration behind the latest slot release from Quickspin. Called Reel Nightmare, this slot has five reels, three rows, ten paylines, a high variance, 96.23% RTP, and a 17,000x max win.
The setting, while typically 80s in terms of hair and fashion styles, is quite eerie in Reel Nightmare. You’re reminded of movies gone by through blood-covered chainsaws and other murderous weapons and paraphernalia, while the dark and grimy soundtrack also helps to set the scene. Regarding the bonus features, Reel Nightmare is hardly bursting at the seams, but there are wild symbols that offer up to 300x payouts and trigger the free spins bonus. During that bonus, all wilds remain sticky on the reels and any new ones that land add another free spin to the count.
Do you have the sofa, cushion, or your hands at the ready? The free-to-play Reel Nightmare slot demo is below and waiting!
| Provider | Quickspin |
| Reels | 5 |
| Rows | 3 |
| Paylines | 10 |
| Bonus Rounds | 1 |
| Bet Range | 0.20 - 100 |
| Volatility | High |
| Max Win | 17,000x |
| Bonus Buy | Yes |
| RTP | 96.23% |
| Our Rating | 6.7 |
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Reel Nightmare Slot Theme, Stakes, Pays & Symbols
If you’re into scary horror slots, the best place I can point you is to our free slots Halloween page. Sure, some of the titles listed are those released over that spooky time of the year, but you’ll also come across others like this one that are pure horror-themed. Relax Gaming’s Horror Hotel, while not as dark and gritty as Reel Nightmare, is an excellent slot I recommend. It’s a 6×6 cluster pays slot with a 20,000x max win, mystery symbols, and a free spins bonus with a progressive win multiplier. Nolimit City is another developer that likes to shock with horror titles, so check out the Bloodthirst and Serial slot demo while you’re at it.
A quick look at the paytable on Reel Nightmare shows that the Wild symbols deliver the best payouts, with a line of five worth up to 300x your stake. Following those are the Chainsaw, which returns 75x for five in a row, and the Axe, which could net you 40x. At the lower end of the premiums are the Fishing Hook and Bloody Shoe, which return up to 30x and 20x, respectively. The paytable is rounded off with the 10x, 7.5x, 5x, and 4x max payouts from the Ace, King, Queen, and Jack symbols.
Plenty of betting options are available via the plus and minus next to the spin button on Reel Nightmare, starting with a minimum stake of €0.20 and hitting the dizzy heights of €100 a press for those with more money than sense.
Reel Nightmare Slot Base Game & Modifiers
The blood-curdling action takes place on a 5×3 reel setup that delivers 10 fixed paylines. Matching three or more symbols across a winway starting from the leftmost reel delivers a payout as listed in the paytable.
Wilds
Aside from jumpscares, there’s not much going on during this slot’s base game, but there are five wild symbols, each appearing on its own reel. Represented by terrified teenagers, they all work as the same symbol and will substitute for all regular symbols if combinations are possible. As you’re about to find out, they also play a vital role in the free spins bonus as well.
Reel Nightmare Slot Bonus Features
Any combination of three or more wild symbols landing in the base game triggers the Revenge Free Spins bonus game. In return for three, four, or five scatters, you’ll receive 10, 12, or 15 spins.
Free Spins Feature
All wilds that trigger the bonus lock in place and remain sticky for the duration of the feature. Furthermore, new wild symbols that land also become sticky while also giving you an additional free spin. If a full line of five wilds lines up across a payline, you’ll receive a guaranteed 300x per spin for the duration of the bonus. Manage to do this across multiple paylines, and you’re laughing.
Bonus Buy
There are a couple of buy bonus features available in regions where they’re permitted. You can purchase a guaranteed three wild symbols for 300x your stake or go one further and buy four for 400x.
Pros
- The theme will go down well with horror fans.
- As a Quickspin slot, you already know the presentation is great.
Cons
- A clone of Sticky Bandits.
- If the triggering wilds are in a bad position it can result in a low paying feature.
Reel Nightmare Slot Review Final Thoughts
I didn’t want to spoil the review at the time, but if you’ve played Quickspin’s Sticky Bandits Trail of Blood, you’ll quickly realise this is the same slot, just with an 80s horror theme slapped over the top. If you’ve read my reviews before, you’ll know I’m not a fan of clones, but I guess anyone who hasn't played that original will get an experience they haven't had before.
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