Wings of Riches Slot Overview
Wings of Riches is a fairy-themed slot from NetEnt, built on a 5x3 layout with 20 fixed paylines. The main thing here is the spreading wilds, plus Free Spins with a multiplier that climbs on reel 5. I found it quite soft and easy to settle into, proper simple stuff for a laid-back session.
RTP is 96.63%, and most reviews put the volatility around medium, or low-medium depending on who you ask. Max win is listed at 800x in the most reliable data, though one review mentions a much higher figure. Fair enough, I would treat this one more as a casual spinner than a huge-chase sort of slot.
Paytable & Paylines
5 reels, 3 rows and 20 paylines keep things straightforward. Wins land with 3 to 5 matching symbols on a payline, so there is nothing awkward to learn before you start. High-value symbols are the different fairies, while bugs cover the middle and flowers sit at the lower end of the paytable.
Special symbols are easy to spot as well. The dandelion is the Wild, the dragonfly is the Scatter, and there is a separate multiplier symbol tied to the bonus. I quite liked how clear it all is, even if the paytable itself is not especially adventurous.
Symbol Payouts
Game Features
3 or more dragonfly scatters trigger 10 Free Spins. During the bonus, 2 scatters add 5 more spins and 3 scatters add another 10, so re-triggers are definitely part of the appeal here. That makes the feature feel a bit more lively than the base game, which can drag a bit if the wilds stay quiet.
Spreading wilds are the real base-game hook. A dandelion wild can land on reels 2 to 4, then spread and turn nearby symbols into extra wilds, sometimes pushing out towards reels 1 and 5 as well. It is a decent feature because one plain-looking spin can suddenly turn into a proper nice hit.
During free spins, a multiplier symbol can appear on reel 5 and add +1 each time up to 5x. Once it reaches 5x, later wins stay at that multiplier for the rest of the round. Not bad at all, mate, especially if the spreading wilds start helping at the same time.
Bonus Buy Options
Triggered by 3 or more dragonfly scatters and starts with 10 free spins. During the feature, 2 scatters add 5 extra spins and 3 scatters add 10 extra spins.
A dandelion wild on reels 2 to 4 can spread across nearby positions and may extend towards reels 1 and 5, turning 2 to 4 nearby symbols into extra wilds.
A multiplier symbol appears on reel 5 during free spins and increases the win multiplier by 1 each time up to 5x. Once 5x is reached, later wins stay multiplied by 5x for the rest of the round.
How the Game Plays
Bright fairies, flowers, insects and a magical forest give Wings of Riches a gentle fantasy look. The reviews talk about an enchanted garden feel, with grass, leaves and soft animation, and I get why some players would find it relaxing after louder slots.
Sound is a bit divisive. Instead of proper background music, you mostly get chirping insects and forest noises. I do not mind that for a chilled session, but not everyone will enjoy it, and the whole theme is a bit too sweet for some players.