Telly Reels
Telly Reels™ is a 5-reel, 20 payline slot from Wazdan that gives players a true throwback feeling, this strange retro slot is designed to look like an old-fashioned television set you'd have seen back in the 1970s and 80s.
The team behind this slot have managed to successfully combine old and new, bringing a host of exciting modern online slot features to the fold, with a bonus wheel, random wilds up to 5x and an infinite multiplier all there to be enjoyed.
Design
Telly Reels™ has plenty of moving parts and is pretty intricate. The game reels are set into the screen of an old-style television set, the bonus feature tracking mechanisms are built into where the buttons would be on the set and the game's action bar is built into what would have been a video cassette recorder.
Behind the reels there's a generic starry sky with brightly coloured neon lights in each corner, it doesn't really fit with the overall style of the game, but it's not at all ugly and just about fits the colour-scheme.
In terms of symbols, everything you see is an ode to classic slot machines. Low paying symbols are fruits, you have a plum, orange, lemon, grape and cherries. High paying symbols include a bell, 7, bar, wild and bonus wheel scatter.
One thing we have to complain about is the soundtrack, unfortunately, players are subjected to the same short track on an infinite loop, even during spins and bonus features. It's incredibly dull and does very little to boost gameplay.
Gameplay
As mentioned, everything to do with this game is built into the unique old-school television design, the main action bar is set into an old video cassette player.
The game and system settings can be found on the far left-hand side of the screen, the stake settings (which can see players bet between 0.20 and 50) are in the middle, whilst the volatility and game speed can be set to one of three levels via buttons on the far right-hand side alongside the play and autoplay buttons.
Win Potential
Telly Reels™ is unique in the fact that it offers players the opportunity to set their own volatility, like other new Wazdan releases, so you can actually decide how you want to play this game. If you have a smaller bankroll and want to make your gameplay last longer then keep the volatility low, if you want to experience some big wins over time then ramp it up a couple of notches!
This, coupled with a decent RTP of 96.19% and a maximum win potential of x1,400 make this game worth a spin or two. Yes, it might not have the world's largest maximum payout by any means, but this game's unique adjustable volatility, you can make it play and pay your way, which is a huge bonus in our eyes.
Our Verdict
We have to admit, Telly Reels™ is a bit full-on at first glance, but don't let that put you off! This game has some absolutely fantastic bonus features that make it well worth playing on its own. The maximum win potential is a bit low, but if you're looking for a game that mixes it up a little bit with unique features and mechanics then you'll be hard-pressed to find something more unique and intricate than this Wazdan slot.
A keen sports bettor, Sam took his first foray into the world of online slots when Bonanza Megaways caught his eye, he’s never looked back since! He joined the team in 2019 and has developed an encyclopedic knowledge of online slots, he isn’t afraid to voice his honest opinion when reviewing new games, even if it does ruffle a few feathers.
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