The Dream Slot Machine

Entitled simply The Dream, this 5x4 casino slot was developed by the High 5 Games studio. The Dream allows you to pay a visit to the unconscious, experience magnificent adventures and meet extraordinary creatures — something you could never do while awake. Here, we have a free version to play — no download required.

The dream H5G had in mind has butterfly princesses and forest chevaliers, as well as doves and horses. They hide vast treasures in dreamy places, and you can find them only by spinning the reels. The Dream is played on a 5-reel, 4-row grid with 40 paying lines.

At first glance, The Dream looks quite feminine. There are swirly flower vines everywhere and the colours are mild — mostly violet, light pink, purple, white and yellow. The paytable contains both theme-attached symbols and regular playing card icons. Symbols from 10 to Ace won't bring you more than 40, 50 and 75 credits for five of a kind. Next, we have the white dove, symbol of freedom and purity. The dove can appear as a double symbol or a single symbol — two birds on one position count as two separate symbols, making winning combinations easier to form. The horse behaves the same way. There are also symbols of forest fairies, unicorns and a fair maiden with long brunette/purple hair which pays the most; these can also appear as split symbols and make 10-symbol-long combinations possible.

You can't miss the Free Games bonus symbol because it has the words written on it. Land three of them, one on each of the middle reels, and see where the free spins dream will take you. The prize is 7 free plays, with the Free Games symbol acting as a Scatter and paying out a sizeable amount whenever it lands on screen. The Wild is the game's logo; it replaces any base game symbol, counting as two of the icon it stands for. Unfortunately, free spins cannot be re-triggered — once the 7 freebies are used, the round is over.

But don't wake up yet, as The Dream has another lucrative feature to offer. It is called Super Stacks and occurs randomly, involving stacks of symbols merging into one chosen icon at the start of each spin. With Replay and Autoplay features you can keep on spinning and chasing those dreamlike wins. Wins are formed from the leftmost reel and the number of paying lines can be adjusted to fit your gambling style.

The Dream may not include a progressive jackpot or a complex multi-level bonus, but it does bring some light fantasy into this world and some flattering payouts. Players can be awarded 200 credits for 10 of the beautiful dreamy lady, or a maximum of 400 credits for 5 Wilds on one win line. Whatever you win, you get to keep it! The Dream is compatible with mobile devices and sports a return rate of 94.9%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTP of The Dream slots?

The Dream has an RTP (Return to Player) of 94.9%, which is the characteristic figure for High 5 Games releases and sits slightly below the industry average. The game is medium variance. The Super Stacks random feature — which converts stacked symbol positions to a single chosen icon — and the Wild's double-counting property are the primary mechanics driving above-average individual spin payouts.

Can I play The Dream slots for real money online?

The Dream real money slots are available at online casinos carrying the High 5 Games library, primarily in the UK and regulated European markets. The game is fully compatible with mobile devices for real money play. US and Canadian players are generally limited to land-based casino play for this title due to High 5 Games licensing restrictions in those markets.

How does the Wild symbol work in The Dream?

The Dream's logo Wild has an unusual double-counting property — when it substitutes for another symbol, it counts as two of that symbol rather than one. This means a Wild substituting for the maiden symbol in a combination effectively contributes two maiden symbols to that winning line. Combined with the split/double symbol mechanic on the dove and horse symbols, this double Wild creates significantly more valuable winning combinations than a standard single-count Wild.

What is the Super Stacks feature in The Dream?

Super Stacks is a random feature that can activate on any spin. When it triggers, stacked symbol positions on the reels all convert to the same randomly chosen icon at the start of the spin. This can be any symbol from the paytable. When a premium symbol like the maiden, fairy, unicorn or Wild is chosen and fills multiple stacked positions across several reels, the result can be large multi-payline wins that significantly exceed the game's standard payout levels.

How are free spins triggered in The Dream?

Free spins in The Dream are triggered by landing one Free Games symbol on each of the three middle reels simultaneously. This awards 7 free games. The Free Games symbol also acts as a Scatter during the feature, paying a credit prize each time it appears anywhere on screen. Unfortunately, the free spins cannot be re-triggered — once all 7 are played out, the bonus session ends regardless of any further Scatter landings.

What are the double/split symbols in The Dream?

The Dream features split (double) versions of several symbols — most notably the white dove and the horse. A double dove or double horse occupies one reel position but counts as two of that symbol for the purpose of forming winning combinations. This allows for chains of up to 10 matching symbols — double the standard maximum of 5 — significantly increasing the winning potential of these symbols. The maiden, fairy and unicorn symbols also appear in split versions for similar effect.