Dazzle Me Slot Machine

We're relatively sure we haven't heard the word dazzle being used in any serious context for a good few years before stumbling into this NetEnt release. And yet, it is an undeniably dazzling experience, with its glimmering diamonds and the promise of getting rich quick, asking players to try their luck to get a jackpot win.

Dazzle Me offers gamblers a 3-3-4-4-5 reel setup, and 76 paylines, which is NetEnt taking a break from the familiar 5x3 playing field we're used to seeing. To make sure we're comfortable, they brought out the familiarity of a free spins bonus – and then upped the stakes by bringing in a Wild reels feature!

The user interface sports the familiar NetEnt green and black, with a lot of transparency being applied to make sure it melds well with the colourful backdrop and the reels. Graphics-wise, it seems to be going for a physical machine look – with all the smoothness and high definition visuals that those old machines could only dream of achieving on their own. But like every good physical machine, it has that little bit dedicated on reminding you of all the nice, big wins you could score – so long as you keep playing.

The symbols aren't anything unique or special. We're spared any playing card icons here, but at the same time, colourful diamonds of different shapes and sizes aren't anything new, and neither are the golden bell or the red lucky seven. In fact, it's the symbols themselves that are the biggest throwback to the days of fruit machines, as the rest is rather modern and polished.

What about the real star of the show, the features? You have Dazzling Wild reels, which appear randomly during the base game, and overlay an existing reel with one full of diamond Wilds. The real fun part of it is that there's no limit on how many reels can turn fully Wild like this. Could be just one – or it could be all five!

By contrast, collecting three, four or five Scatters to win eight, twelve or sixteen free spins certainly looks far less glamorous! Not to fear, as NetEnt thought of that as well, and introduced Linked reels, which only occur during free spins. At the beginning of each spin, the first and second reel, or the third and fourth one will be mirrored with each other, increasing your odds of landing a big win.

We quite like all of these features. They're awesome bonuses, and will definitively move things along should you ever get stuck. The thing that bugs us more is the fact NetEnt seems to have brought in this unique reel structure, but hasn't used it beyond the Linked reels, and even that could have been easily implemented on a regular 5x3 playing field just as easily. Maybe a minor nitpick, but one we felt was worth mentioning.

It certainly shouldn't detract you from giving it a go. The graphics are good, but the retro style of the symbols might not appeal to everyone. Animations are solid, gameplay is fun, and the features are very lucrative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTP of Dazzle Me slots?

Dazzle Me by NetEnt has an RTP of 96.9%, which is above average for an online video slot. The combination of randomly triggered Dazzling Wild reels (which can potentially cover all five reels simultaneously) and the Linked reels during Free Spins makes for a strong return to player when the features fire in combination.

Can I play Dazzle Me for real money slots?

Yes, Dazzle Me is available as a real money slots game at online casinos carrying NetEnt software. Its unique 3-3-4-4-5 reel structure and 76 paylines make it one of the more distinctive real money NetEnt titles. The randomly triggered Dazzling Wild reels feature – which can fill every reel with diamond Wilds simultaneously – gives it exceptional jackpot potential on any base game spin.

How do Dazzling Wild reels work in Dazzle Me?

Dazzling Wild reels are randomly triggered during the base game and overlay one or more entire reels with diamond Wild symbols. There is no limit on how many reels can be transformed – from a single Wild reel to all five simultaneously. When multiple full Wild reels align with winning symbol combinations, the payout can be substantial. The feature can trigger on any base game spin regardless of the current result.

How does the Dazzle Me Free Spins feature work?

Free Spins in Dazzle Me are triggered by landing 3, 4, or 5 Scatter symbols, awarding 8, 12, or 16 free games respectively. During Free Spins, the Linked reels mechanic activates: at the start of each spin, either reels 1 and 2 or reels 3 and 4 are mirrored to show identical symbols. This significantly increases the likelihood of forming winning combinations across the 76 paylines.

What is the unusual reel structure in Dazzle Me?

Dazzle Me uses a 3-3-4-4-5 reel setup rather than the standard 5x3 grid. This means the five reels have different heights: the first two reels are 3 rows tall, the third and fourth are 4 rows tall, and the fifth reel is 5 rows tall. This creates 76 paylines and gives the game a distinctive asymmetric visual layout that sets it apart from most other NetEnt titles.

What symbols appear in Dazzle Me slots?

Dazzle Me deliberately avoids playing card icons in favour of classic slot machine symbols: colourful diamonds of various shapes and sizes, a golden bell, and a red lucky seven. All symbols are designed in a retro fruit machine style that contrasts with the modern, polished interface. The Dazzling Wild is represented by a diamond that overlays entire reels, and the Scatter triggers Free Spins.