Nirvana is a video slot from Yggdrasil that is based around the Buddhist concept of freedom from suffering. The slot adopts a fantasy theme, and is ruled by 3 gorgeous goddesses, who each add a different flavour to the Free Spins bonus round. It’s here that the biggest wins are to be found. The game also offers two very interesting features beyond the standard game in the form of a network tournament and a raffle that players may wish to explore for a chance to win up to £10,000.
Games
The game is played on a standard 5-reel, 3-row format, with 20 active pay lines. Bets can range from 40p up to £100 a spin, making Nirvana accessible to players of all budgets. The variance on this slot is in the medium-high side, so players need to expect some lean periods, but when the Free Spins Bonus round triggers the potential benefits are worth waiting for – those elusive goddesses know how to bring a smile to your face.
Design
Playing Nirvana is quite a surreal experience – be prepared to open your mind to the weird and the wonderful before you play, and you will enjoy a fascinating game experience. The reels fill the screen so the visuals are concentrated on the reel symbols and goddess animations that fly in and out of the screen. Playing card symbols set atop stars provide for basic combinations, and a cast of elegant animals with some interesting features are the more rewarding symbols. A tinkling and mysterious soundtrack provides the perfect accompaniment to the visuals.
Bonuses and Features
Wild – substitutes for all but the Free Spins symbolFree Spin Symbol – land 2 and receive a Free Spin. Land 3+ to trigger the Bonus round. Land 4 or 5 and also receive a payout of 1,000 and 5,000 coins respectivelyFree Spins Bonus round – players are awarded 10 Free Spins and choose from 1 of the following 3 options to enhance play. The round can be retriggered twice, each time offering the chance to add another option – it’s theoretically possible to have all 3 options in play at once:
- Wild Reels – adds 2, 3 or 4 random Wild symbols to the reels for each spin
- Mega Reels – rigs each row of reels 2, 3 and 4 to show a single symbol
- Nudge Reels – players can nudge the reels up or down 1 step after each spin
Tournament Bonus – on certain weeks each year Nirvana runs a network tournament open to players in all casinos. Qualifying involves reaching the Free Spins round in the real-money version, where the participating player who nets the highest coin win is awarded the prize pool of £10,000Pick N Click – in addition to the network tournament the game includes an in-game raffle, where qualifying players are entered into a prize-draw for the chance to win £2,000
