Phoenix DuelReels Slot (Hacksaw Gaming)

The Phoenix DuelReels slot is played on a 5-reel, 4-row grid and there are 14 paylines available. Wins are awarded by matching 3 or more symbols in adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel.

Bets for this game start at 10p and go up to £100. You can adjust your bet amount using the up and down buttons on desktop and on the plus and minus buttons if you're using mobile. If you’re a non-UK player, you can utilise the Autoplay option, which allows you to make up to 1,000 spins. There are also Turbo and Super Turbo functions, which speed up the spins. 

There is an RTP rate of 96.27%, which is above the online average of 96%. There are also rates of 94.32% and 92.26% available. The base game hit frequency rate is 26.73% based on the top RTP, which means wins occur on average every 3.74 spins. 

You’ll find a volatility rating of 'medium' with a score of 3 out of 5. The maximum win is 10,000 times the bet.

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According to mythology, the phoenix is an immortal bird that rises from the ashes and is reborn, symbolising resilience and renewal. In the Phoenix DuelReels slot game, this legendary creature represents one side of an epic ancient battle. The fiery red phoenix, symbolising rebirth, clashes against the powerful blue Water Dragon, a figure of chaos and power.

As with many Hacksaw Gaming titles, Phoenix DuelReels features a duel between two opposing forces, and this plays out during the DuelReels feature. The game’s stunning visuals shine through with the contrast of the phoenix’s bright red flames and the dragon’s vivid blue hues.

The game splits the screen into 2 dynamic realms - half dedicated to the phoenix and the other to the dragon. This duality extends across the base game and all bonus features, creating an immersive experience.

The sound effects are gentle which works well on mystical games such as this one and it has been a bit of a trend with slot games recently, rather than a booming soundtrack. 

During the base game, there’s a calming flow of water accompanied by traditional slot effects like the thuds of the reels and the crackle of flames igniting across the grid with every win. The Rise of the Phoenix is set in the Phoenix's red-hot realm, and the Fire and Water Bonus takes place in the dragon's watery world.

On the reels are several symbols linked to both of these mythical creatures and the highest value symbol is the phoenix itself, cementing its status as the star of the show(down)!

Here are all the symbols and their values:

• 10: 3, 4 or 5 = 0.10, 0.50 or 1.00 x the bet
• J: 3, 4 or 5 = 0.10, 0.50 or 1.00 x the bet
• Q: 3, 4 or 5 = 0.10, 0.50 or 1.00 x the bet
• K: 3, 4 or 5 = 0.10, 0.50 or 1.00 x the bet
• A: 3, 4 or 5 = 0.10, 0.50 or 1.00 x the bet
• Emerald Ring: 3, 4 or 5 = 0.50, 1.50 or 3.00 x the bet
• Blue Goblet: 3, 4 or 5 = 0.50, 1.50 or 3.00 x the bet
• Phoenix Egg: 3, 4 or 5 = 1.00, 3.00 or 6 x the bet
• Water Dragon: 3, 4 or 5 = 1.00, 3.00 or 6 x the bet
• Phoenix: 3, 4 or 5 = 2.00, 5.00 or 10.00 x the bet
• Wild: 5 = 10.00 the bet and substitutes for all symbols
• FS Scatter: 3+ trigger the Free Spins features
• VS: if part of a win it will expand into a DuelReel
   

Phoenix DuelReels Mobile

The Phoenix DuelReels mobile slot is built with advanced HTML5 technology, guaranteeing a smooth experience on any device. Whether you’re playing on Android, iOS, tablet, or desktop, the game looks superb. If you prefer playing on a desktop a 16:9 aspect ratio is recommended.

There are 6 bonus features to play as part of the Phoenix DuelReels slot: The famous DuelReels, Resurrection Spins, Bonus Gamble, Fire and Water Bonus, Rise of the Phoenix Bonus and the Bonus Buy.

DuelReels

When a VS symbol lands, it will expand into a wild DuelReel if it’s part of a winning combo. The Expanded DuelReel covers the entire reel and a duel will take place between the Phoenix and the Water Dragon on each DuelReel. 

Each DuelReel has 2 multipliers connected to the 2 duelers. The surviving duelist's multiplier will be applied across the entire reel, and the amounts will range between x20 and x200.

Bonus Gamble

Whenever you trigger a bonus game, you have the choice to either continue to the bonus game or to gamble. If you choose to gamble, you will be presented with 5 Phoenix Eggs to choose from. 

You can choose up to 3 Eggs, with each Egg containing 2 to 10 free spins, or a Bonus Upgrade if you are in the Fire and Water bonus. If a Bonus Upgrade is found, the bonus will be immediately upgraded to the Tise of the Phoenix bonus with 10 free spins. 

Resurrection Spins

When the Phoenix loses the duel on at least one DuelReel, you will be awarded a Resurrection Spin re-spin. During this re-spin, at least 1 VS symbol is guaranteed to land.

Fire and Water Bonus

Landing 3 FS scatter symbols triggers this bonus with 10 free spins. This bonus game retains the features of the base game with a higher chance of landing more VS symbols. Landing extra FS symbols awards extra free spins: 2 FS symbol = +2 free spins and 3 FS symbols = +4 free spins. 

Rise of the Phoenix Bonus

Landing 4 FS scatter symbols triggers this bonus with 10 free spins. This bonus has the same enhanced features as the Fire and Water Bonus bonus. Additionally, this bonus has enhanced Resurrection Spins re-spins, where the amount of VS symbols that land will be equal to the number of losing Phoenixes during the triggering spin. 

Landing additional FS symbols at the same time awards extra free spins: 2 FS symbols = +2 free spins, and 3 FS symbols = +4 free spins.

Bonus Buy

If you are non-UK based, you can use the Bonus Buy feature, where there are 4 options available:

The visuals in the Phoenix DuelReels slot game are striking and vibrant, with the fiery red of the phoenix clashing against the cool blue of the dragon - a colour contrast that works brilliantly! Like a laboratory refining its product, Hacksaw Gaming has perfected a winning formula for these types of v.s. games, and Phoenix DuelReels is another success in its portfolio.

A selling point is the fact that the max win can be won during the bonus features and base game. The game's 10,000 times the bet max win, is shared by 52 of Hacksaw’s games and most of these games have a medium volatility rating, so it’s a good balance. 

Recent top-rated releases like Donut Division,  Fire my Laser and Klowns also follow this medium volatility trend.

There is a lot of action within this game, and when taking it for a test run, the DuelReels and Resurrection Spins were triggered frequently, so the excitement kept going. The DuelReels are a Hacksaw hallmark and standout feature and have been used in many Hacksaw games such as Wanted Dead or a Wild, Duel at Dawn and Slayers Inc.

With its proven mechanics and captivating visuals, Phoenix DuelReels is a strong addition to Hacksaw’s lineup. It earns a solid 4 out of 5 rating from OLBG.

The Phoenix DuelReels slot review was written by our slot game experts on the OLBG Expert team. I will begin with Jenny Mason, our prime slot reviewer, who has 17+ years of experience in iGaming, working for top UK brands. Jenny is an expert in slots and bingo. It was then verified by Chris Taylor from our OLBG Expert team, who has written over 10,000 slot game reviews in an iGaming career spanning over 2 decades.   

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