Fairytale Legends: Red Riding Hood Slot Review

Fairytale Legends: Red Riding Hood Slot Overview

Fairytale Legends: Red Riding Hood is a 5x3 fairytale-themed slot from NetEnt with 20 fixed paylines. It came out back in October 2016, so it's not exactly new, but the charm is still there. You're basically walking through the woods with Red Riding Hood, dodging the Big Bad Wolf while fairies randomly pop in to help you out.

My first impression was that it felt really polished for its age. Plenty of bonus bits to keep things interesting, though the 400x max win is proper low by today's standards. Medium volatility keeps the session ticking along nicely, so you're not sat there watching your balance drain with nothing happening.

Symbols and Paytable

Red Riding Hood herself is the Wild, showing up on reels 2, 3 and 4 during the base game. She subs in for everything except the Treasure Chest scatter. Land two or more Wilds and they stick in place for a re-spin, which is a decent little touch. During Free Spins she can appear on any reel.

Top paying symbol is the FL Logo at 400x for five. Shield comes next at 250x, then the Key & Lock at 200x. Rose and Fairytale Book round out the mid-tier stuff. Card symbols J through A all pay 60x for five, so nothing exciting there. The Treasure Chest scatter only needs to land on reels 1, 3 and 5 to kick off one of three bonus rounds.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Wild
	5	x20
	4	x4
	3	x2
	2	x0.15
	5	x12.5
	4	x3.25
	3	x1
	5	x10
	4	x3
	3	x0.75
	5	x7.5
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.75
	5	x5
	4	x2.25
	3	x0.75
	5	x3
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.1
	5	x3
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.1
	5	x3
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.1
	5	x3
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.1
	5	x3
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.1
	Scatter

Bonus Features

Right, here's where most of the fun lives. There are three random Fairy Features that can trigger on any spin. Fairy Magic Spin fills a reel with matching mid-value symbols and gives you a re-spin. Fairy Surprise only shows up after a losing spin and turns all low symbols into one random mid-paying symbol, then keeps spinning until you win. Fairy Wild Spin drops 3 or 4 Sticky Wilds onto the middle reels.

Land three Treasure Chests and you pick from three different bonuses. Coin Win Bonus gives a flat 15x your bet, which is honestly a bit underwhelming. Free Spins Bonus awards 10 free spins, and each chest that appears adds 2 more. Beware the Wolf Bonus is the standout; it's a board game where you spin a wheel to move and collect prizes until you hit a Collect space.

Seven bonus features sounds generous, and the fairies do pop up more than you'd expect. But I'll be honest, the Coin Win Bonus at 15x feels like a letdown when you finally trigger the scatter round. You're really hoping for the Wolf board game or the free spins.

RTP, Volatility and Betting

RTP sits at 96.33%, which is just above the industry average. Not variable either, so what you see is what you get regardless of where you play. Medium volatility means you'll get a fair mix of smaller wins with the odd decent hit. Not going to blow your mind, but it won't empty your wallet in five minutes either.

Bets range from 0.20 up to 200 per spin. Max win is 400x your stake. I know that sounds a bit rubbish compared to modern slots that offer 10,000x or more, but for a relaxed session where you just want steady play, it does the job.

FAQ

How do the three Fairy Features trigger in the base game?

They activate randomly on any spin. Fairy Surprise only appears after a losing spin, while Fairy Magic Spin and Fairy Wild Spin can show up at any time.

What triggers the Treasure Chest bonus rounds?

You need three Treasure Chest scatter symbols on reels 1, 3 and 5. Then you pick one of three chests to reveal which bonus you get: Coin Win, Free Spins or Beware the Wolf.

Can you extend the Free Spins round?

Yes. Each time a single Treasure Chest lands on the reels during Free Spins, you get 2 extra spins added on.

Final Verdict

Fairytale Legends: Red Riding Hood is a charming little slot that's showing its age a bit. The fairy random features keep the base game from getting stale, and the Beware the Wolf Bonus is genuinely fun. But the 400x max win cap is hard to ignore when you know what newer games offer. Audio gets repetitive too; I ended up turning it down after a while.

For a casual session where you're not chasing massive payouts, it's a decent pick. Medium volatility and a fair RTP mean your balance tends to last, and there's enough variety in the bonuses to hold your attention. Just don't go in expecting life-changing wins, mate.

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