Name: Runaway 7s
Item: Runaway 7s
Rating: 6.0
Author: Nigel Hall

Casino Bonuses

Provider	Pragmatic Play
Reels	3
Rows	3
Paylines	17
Bonus Rounds	1
Bet Range	1 - 100
Volatility	High
Max Win	4,000x
Bonus Buy	Yes
RTP	96.50%
Our Rating	6.0

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Game Overview

I have no idea why, but as soon as I saw the title of this slot, it made me instantly think of the Steven Seagal movie Under Seige 2. I guess that’s a bit strange given that Pragmatic Play’s Runaway 7s slot is a western themed game, but hey, I might have to give that a watch now it’s on my mind. As for Pragmatic’s game, we have a 3-reel slot with a total of 17 paylines, an RTP of 96.50% and a maximum win of 4,000x bet.

You might be wondering how a video slot with just three reels can muster up any sort of entertainment or bonus rounds, but there are a couple to tell you about, so let’s dive straight in. First, there’s a respin bonus in the base game activated when reels 1 and 2 show exactly the same symbols. This will award 5 respins of the 3rd reel, whilst reels 1 and 2 nudge down one position with each new spin. Then, we have a free spins feature triggered by landing a scatter symbol on each reel. During this round, hitting three more scatters will trigger the wheel bonus, where enhanced awards can be achieved.

I might not be able to offer you an action packed movie style experience with a train that looks set to explode or a film star that loves a bit of kick-ass martial arts. However, I can point you toward our free Runaway 7s slot demo, available to play below.

Runaway 7s Slot Theme, Stakes, Pays & Symbols

Runaway 7s paytable

There are loads of different genres of online slots for players to explore, and one of the more popular niches we seem to cover more than most here at Demoslot is that of Western slots. There are, of course, hundreds of games to explore, some of which are not only the most played games on our platform but some of the most popular titles ever to be created within iGaming. If you’re looking for a couple of standout examples to try out then take a look at Relax Gaming’s Money Train 4 and NetEnt’s legendary Dead or Alive 2 slot.

Let’s get the party started on Pragmatic Play’s western-themed Runaway 7s slot at the paytable, where we discover the highest paying symbol is the Mixed 7s, worth 70x for a three of a kind hit. Next up is the White 7, valued at 10x, with the Red 7 paying 7.5x and the Blue 7 awarding 3.5x for a winning combination of three. Dropping down to the lower pays, we have the Cherries worth 2.5x, the Oranges at 1.5x, then the Plums at 1x, and finally, a Bar, paying 0.5x the bet for a three of a kind win.

The betting section differs from what you’d usually see on a Pragmatic slot, with the minimum stake to play starting at €1, whilst the maximum bet comes in at €100. There are plenty of options between these two values to spin at, but you can’t help but feel the minimum bet size will alienate a fair amount of players who find that amount too expensive.

Runaway 7s Slot Base Game

Runaway 7s base game

Seeing a smaller reel set in play is rare in modern-day slots, but the gameplay on Pragmatic’s Runaway 7s slot initially begins on a 3×3 matrix with 17 fixed paylines. Wins will be awarded when three matching symbols land on consecutive reels whilst also needing to hit on one of the active ways to win.

Respin Feature

The Respin Feature will trigger when reels 1 and 2 show exactly the same symbols at the end of a base game spin. As the feature begins, 5 respins will be awarded. At the start of each respin, reels 1 and 2 will nudge down one position, and reel 3 will spin as usual.

Runaway 7s Slot Bonus Features

Runaway 7s free spin feature

If a scatter symbol lands on each of the reels 1, 2, or 3 during the base game or respin feature, the free spins feature will be triggered, and 5 free spins will be awarded.

Free Spins Feature

Whilst playing the bonus, whenever two scatters hit, any number between 5 and 15 extra free spins will be awarded. If three scatters hit, the Wheel Feature will be awarded and played instantly. When the Wheel Feature starts, the reels will change to a 4×3 grid, each showing 3 levels on a reel.

During this feature, a wheel spins and stops on one of the premium paying symbols or stop. Every time the wheel stops on one of the premium value symbols, the next level will be activated, and the payouts will increase. The wheel respins until one of the symbols reaches level 3 or lands on the stop symbol. When the feature ends, the values of the highest level reached by each symbol are added together and paid.

Bonus Buy

The following options are available if the feature buy option is available in your jurisdiction.

Buy Respin Feature: Cost 20x bet.
Buy Free Spins: Cost 100x bet.

Pros

Offers something different from the usual 5 or 6 reel slots.

Cons

The minimum stake of €1 will prove to be too rich for many players.
The max win is only 4,000x bet.

Runaway 7s Slot Final Thoughts

When Runaway 7s first loaded up, I immediately thought it was going to be a straight-up clone of Elk Studios Ivanhoe, and whilst it turned out that wasn't the case, there are a few similarities that might make some players roll their eyes. It did make a change to play a 3-reel slot with a few features, but at no stage did the game entertain me to the point that I thought I'd like to play it for real money. Your opinion may differ, but it's a middle of the road release for me and not one I'd likely revisit any time soon.

6.0

Reasonable

Game Types:
Western Slots

Author Bio

Article by Nigel Hall

23 years Gambling Industry Experience

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