The Elf Wars Slots

If there is one thing that we can confidently say about The Elf Wars slot game, it's that the game itself is hugely busy. When it loads, just take a second to look at it. There is so much detail, so much action, and so much potential there, you can immediately see you're onto a good thing. We've gone further though, exploring every inch of the game to find out what happens within. Don't play it until you've read the following review.

Which developer created The Elf Wars?

This one comes from Realtime Gaming (RTG), although you might know they're called Spin Logic Gaming in some parts of the world.

Begin by taking a ride on the demo version

Settle yourself into the sleigh for a ride like no other, thanks to the provision of a practice version that costs nothing to play.

The slot game theme doesn't take much working out

Elves are a key part of the festive season, and they appear in this game - albeit with a twist. It turns out that they may not get along as well as we thought…

A bright, engaging, and festive design

If you can think of everything you'd like to see in a Christmas-themed slot game, you can bet most of it appears in The Elf Wars too. While the cheaper symbols are letters and numbers like we've seen before, they've all been wrapped in festive paper for this outing.

What will you see in The Elf Wars slot game?

This is a five-reel slot game, so there's nothing unusual there. The game does have a progressive jackpot involved, so that's good news.

Santa appears as a wild icon, replacing many other symbols to help you unwrap some prizes. We also get the chance to spot Rudolph on the reels - and he acts as a wild too.

Two wilds are nicely balanced out with the addition of two scatters. They're both shown as elves, with one a good elf and the other… well, we guess you can figure it out!

A monster selection of paylines to play on

This game has shoehorned 50 of them into play.

The game also qualifies as a penny slot

This is great news, with a 50-cent coin the biggest at the other end of the scale. Covering all the lines is therefore going to take at least 50 cents.

Don't forget to check the paytable

This looks about as festive as everything else in the game. Read it thoroughly before you take your first spin of the reels.

Can you find some respins as a bonus feature?

One feature of the game is triggered when you spot three identical elves. If you spin the reels and find two of each type when the reels stop, all four elves stay put for a respin. If you manage to find another elf - whether good or bad - you can find out what happens next.

How to unwrap a set of free spins - or something else…

Yep, there really are that many possibilities here. Three good elves will produce one of two outcomes. Santa Strikes Back gives you free games to play, while Jackpot Spins earns you a spin of the Jackpot Wheel. If that's the case, you'll get an instant prize, the Santa Strikes Back spins, or the progressive jackpot for the game.

So, what happens if you find three bad elves instead? In this case, you'll get free games, either via Rudolph's Rampage or Rudolph's Revenge. The names are similar, yet there are differences between the two free spin features.

The game does not have an obvious RTP value

This is the return to player percentage, and it can vary depending on where you decide to play the game.

What did we make of The Elf Wars?

It's sad to see not all the elves are friendly with each other, but we're glad because it has resulted in this entertaining slot game to play. We're giving this a giant 9.5 out of 10 score, only dropping a half point because it would have looked awesome in 3D.

Reach the Jackpot Wheel for a chance at that progressive jackpot

We know few players will ever manage to trigger it, but if you reach the wheel, it's cool to know you're going to scoop something good, no matter what it might be.

Christmas entertainment available via the demo game

The practice game is the perfect way to see how it all works and what it looks like. If you play for long enough, you can play one or more of the bonus elements too.

Play on all the lines from 50 cents a go

The Elf Wars does have more lines than many slot games, but it's a good bet if your budget can stretch to 50 cents per play.

Look out for it to appear in mobile casinos too

The Elf Wars are beginning this festive season, so make sure you have the best chance of experiencing them no matter how you choose to play.