ARIANA SLOT REVIEW

Ariana is an online video slot developed by Games Global. The slot is played on a five-by-three reel set, with 25 fixed paylines. Ariana slot is based on an underwater theme, with a beautiful mermaid as the star of the game. She promises several interesting features and bonuses, with a top prize of up to 240x your wager up for grabs. Ariana is a medium volatility game with an RTP of 95.00%.

ABOUT THE ARIANA SLOT 

Take a deep dive into the mysterious and fascinating underwater world in the Ariana slot. In this game, you get to explore the ocean depths while collecting rewarding symbols on your voyage. The slot’s background is a beautiful view of the seabed, with a coral reef surrounded by various forms of aquatic life in the corner of your screen. 

While Microgaming has gone through a lot of trouble to create an underwater world, not a lot is happening on the scene. Unlike other underwater-themed slots where you’ll get to see fish and other aquatic animals swimming around, this slot comes with no animations or special effects. 

Some players may find the lack of animations a little disappointing, but the game graphics are crisp and attractive regardless. There’s no background music as well, but you’ll hear the whooshing sound of water accompanied by the familiar sound of reels spinning each time you hit the spin button. The game also plays a brief soft tune when you land a winning combination. 

GAMEPLAY 

WAGER

Ariana is a five-reel, three rows slot, with 25 fixed paylines. Each spin of this game begins with you making a wager which is a minimum of $0.25 per spin. The betting limit is suitable for both casual players and high rollers. Winning combinations are formed in this game by matching at least three symbols on the payline. All winning combinations are formed from left to right for all the symbols except for the Scatter which pays in any direction.

SYMBOLS

The high-paying symbols in Ariana are ocean-themed symbols. They include a picture of Ariana herself, which pays eight times your total bet for a five ‘s’ symbols combination and a sea-horse that pays seven times your wager. Other symbols include a treasure chest with a six times payout and a coral reef that pays five times your wager. 

The A, K, Q, J and 10 Royals card suits are present in this game as well. They pay between one and 2.4x your total bet if you get five of the same kind on a payline. 

In addition to the regular game symbols, Ariana has two special symbols. The colorful starfish is the Scatter symbol. It triggers the free spins bonus round, but it is also a paying symbol, offering 100x your stake for a five-symbol combination. This makes it the most valuable symbol in the game. The Ariana Logo is the Wild symbol. Like the Scatter, it also doubles as a paying symbol, offering 10x your bet amount. 

SPECIAL FEATURES 

As the Wild symbol, the Ariana logo replaces any of the game symbols (except the Scatter) to form winning combinations. The Wild is also a paying symbol, offering between two times to 10x if you land three to five Wild symbols on the pay line. 

Ariana slot also has stacked and expanding symbol features. All themed symbols in this game can appear as stacked symbols on the reels. If you manage to get one of these symbols stacked on all three rows of the first reel, all the matching symbols on the remaining reels will expand to cover their respective reels. This will help you form more winning combinations and earn a massive payout. 

ARIANA FREE SPINS FEATURES

The free spins bonus round in Ariana is activated by the starfish Scatter symbol. You need at least three of these symbols anywhere on the reels to get 15 free spins. However, you’ll get a payout of 1x, 2x, 10x, or 100x, for two, three, four, and five Scatters respectively anywhere on the reels. 

Just like the base game, the high-paying symbols can appear in stacks on the reels. Stacked symbols on the first reel will also expand the other matching symbols on the other reels. 

As an extra bonus, the Wild can appear as both stacked and expanding symbols during the free spins bonus round. You can get up to 15 extra free spins in this game by landing three or more Scatters on the reels again. 

In addition to the in-built free spins, you can also get free spins on online casinos through casino bonuses. For instance, new players on EnergyCasino, get no deposit-free spins as a welcome bonus once they complete their registration and account verification. Other ways of getting free spins and other bonuses on EnergyCasino include participating in tournaments or getting loyalty rewards. 

ARIANA FREE PLAY (DEMO)

It is possible to play the Ariana slot for free by playing the game in demo mode. Ariana Free Play is a risk-free practice version of this game that allows you to test out the game features and familiarize yourself with the mechanics. Since you’re not wagering with actual cash, it is completely risk-free. 

In the demo mode, the casino gives you free virtual coins which substitute for your actual bankroll. The virtual fund is unlimited, so you can play for as long as you need to without running out of cash. The demo version has all the features of the standard game, including bonuses and special features. However, you cannot withdraw any winnings you get out of the casino.  

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may need to register on the EnergyCasino website and verify your account to access game demos. However, players in certain locations can play demos as visitors, with no registration required. 

OUR THOUGHTS ON ARIANA SLOT

Ariana is a decent-looking ocean-themed slot with basic features. The graphics are great, but the lack of animations, background sound and overall simplicity may be disappointing for some players. Having said that, the average player should enjoy playing this slot regardless of the design. The gameplay itself is impressive and the stacked symbols can improve your winning chances quite significantly both in the base and bonus game. 

GAME RULES 

Ariana is an online slot released by Games Global. It is a simple game in the ocean genre, offering features like stacked and expanding symbols. 

The game is played on a five-by-three reel setup, with a minimum bet of $0.25 per spin. Winning combinations are formed from left to right on a payline. 

• Ariana has nine regular symbols. This includes four themed symbols and five low-paying card symbols. 
• The special features in this game are Wilds and Scatters. They also double as paying symbols, with the Scatter icon offering up to 100x your wager. 
• The Wild icon can stand in for any of the regular game symbols to form winning combinations. 
• The Scatter symbol leads to the free spins round. You need at least three of this symbol to get 15 free spins. You can get more free spins by landing additional Scatters during the bonus round. 
• In the base game, all the high-paying symbols can appear as stacked symbols on any of the reels. If these symbols form a stacked reel on reel one, it triggers the expanding symbol, where all the high-paying symbols on the reels expand to fill their respective. 
• Ariana slot has no progressive jackpot.
• The stacked and expanding reel feature is active during the free spins bonus round as well. In the bonus round, the Wild symbol can also act as stacked and expanding Wilds.  
• Ariana has an RTP of 95%. This is the current RTP at the time of writing this review, but it may be subject to changes in the future. 

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