Lights from NetEnt: Slot Review - nirvana is but a spin away!

Feeling a little bit stressed? Then why not become one with nature in this Zen-like game from software giants NetEnt? This slot invites players to take a trip to a mountainous Asian landscape at dusk where bright lanterns and fireflies illuminate the way to a glistening river deep down below. Read on to see if what kind of mystical fortune might await us on the reels as we play this peaceful and very relaxing online slot.

Lights is a 5 reel slot with 9 paylines that includes Wild Symbols, Floating Wilds, and Free Spins.

Special Features

This game features an assortment of intricately designed lanterns with each one displaying its own distinct colour. Keep your eyes peeled for the Red Lantern as it is the most rewarding symbol in the game. Land 5 of these symbols on an active payline and you’ll be reaching nirvana in no time at all with a top prize worth an incredible 1,000X your wager!

As you play the game, fireflies will appear on the reels to transform symbols into Floating Wilds. Between 2 to 4 symbols can become Floating Wilds on every spin. Wild symbols replace all symbols on the reels apart from the Scatter symbol to help create winning combinations.

The Scatter symbol in the game is depicted by a beautiful image of a Yin Yang symbol displayed inside of a moon-shaped orb. Land 3 of these symbols anywhere on the reels to trigger the Free Spins bonus round. The more Scatter symbols you get then the more Free Spins you will receive. 3, 4, or 5 Scatters award 10, 20, or 30 Free Spins respectively. Floating Wilds are also present in this feature and are even more lucrative as up to 3 to 6 Floating Wilds will now appear on every Free Spin. It is also possible to retrigger additional Free Spins by landing 3 or more Scatters while in this bonus feature.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

With this being a Netent game you just know the graphics are going to be on point and this game certainly delivers in that respect as the action takes place in front of a wondrous Asian landscape complete with tall mountains, swaying trees, and glistening lakes. Symbols are full of detail and colour and consist of an assortment of various glowing lanterns along with classic A – 10 playing card icons. The animations are visually stunning as fireflies swarm the reels to transform symbols into Wilds and enlarge and rotate when part of a winning payline.

The game features a beautifully produced gentle and soothing soundtrack. It matches the Nature theme of the game perfectly.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game features 9 paylines, a healthy RTP of 96.1%, and a maximum payout worth 1,000X your total bet.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.09, 0.18, 0.27, 0.36, 0.45, 0.54, 0.63, 0.72, 0.81, 0.90, 1.08, 1.26, 1.35, 1.44, 1.62, 1.80, 2.25, 2.70, 3.15, 3.60, 4.05, 4.50, 5.40, 5.60, 6.30..90.00

• Red Lantern Symbol: 15 for 3X, 200 for 4X, 1,000 for 5X
• Orange Lantern Symbol: 15 for 3X, 150 for 4X, 750 for 5X
• Green Lantern Symbol: 9 for 3X, 100 for 4X, 500 for 5X
• Blue Lantern Symbol: 9 for 3X, 75 for 4X, 400 for 5X
• Purple Lantern Symbol: 9 for 3X, 50 for 4X, 300 for 5X
• A Symbol: 3 for 3X, 15 for 4X, 100 for 5X
• K Symbol: 3 for 3X, 15 for 4X, 75 for 5X
• Q Symbol: 3 for 3X, 15 for 4X, 50 for 5X
• J Symbol: 3 for 3X, 15 for 4X, 40 for 5X
• 10 Symbol: 3 for 3X, 15 for 4X, 30 for 5X

Our Verdict on Lights

Leading software producer NetEnt created this slot and it's a mesmerising gaming experience from start to finish. Featuring jaw-dropping visuals along with a soothing soundtrack, this game will put you right at ease from the moment you start spinning those reels. In terms of bonus features, the Floating Wilds appear quite regularly to boost your winnings and the Free Spins feature is highly lucrative as it allows up to 6 Floating Wilds to appear for every Free Spin. Having said that though, the Free Spins game can take quite a few spins to trigger. The top prize for this slot is a very good 1,000X your bet which can be won by landing 5 Red Lantern symbols on an active payline. Variance-wise, it is Medium so you will win quite often the more you play. For slots with a similar Asian Nature theme, check out Eastern Emeralds and Divine Dreams.

Illuminate the night sky with a swarm of lucrative fireflies when you play Lights