It might feel like a very common new slot game at first, thanks to its use of 5 reels & 20 lines, along with a marine theme that is found in dozens of its competitors, but look beyond that initial game area and you will discover a unique game.
Tidal Riches, one of Novomatic's slots, has expanding reels, and the game area can explode in size, giving you a lot more chances to win big.
Visually, Tidal Riches takes you under the sea – with superb graphics and animations, symbols on the reels include A, K, Q, J and 10 royals as well as pufferfish, pennant coral fish, turtles, octopi and dolphins. The latter is the most rewarding, giving you 30 times your stake for 6 across a payline.
Six matching symbols along one of the win lines earn huge winnings. Your account will be topped up with Twists from three matching symbols.
When a winning combo lands, winning symbols burst and are replaced by symbols dropping down. With a little luck you might enjoy a winning chain reaction and the arrow counter for Free Games and Bonus symbols might be filled rapidly.
One arrow expands the reels to a 6×3 grid with 20 paylines, paying in both directions. With two arrows, the grid extends to 6×4 with 40 paylines, still paying both ways. Three arrows open up a 6×5 grid with 50 paylines, also offering two-way payouts. Collecting four arrows awards five free spins and introduces treasure chest symbols to the reels.
During free spins, a new arrow trail activates. Each winning drop lights up an arrow, while a non-winning drop resets the trail. Collecting four arrows grants four extra free spins, five arrows award six extra spins, six arrows give eight, and seven arrows add ten. Only the highest number of additional free spins is added at the end.
Treasure chest symbols reveal identical pay symbols for greater chances of winning. Stacked treasure chest symbols are added to the free spins at five arrows. Six arrows bring in mega chest symbols (2×2) for even bigger rewards, and at seven arrows, colossal treasure chest symbols (3×2) appear during free spins for a chance at huge payouts.
The winning ways of the Tidal Riches slot aren’t the easiest to understand but this underwater adventure still has plenty of appeal. The graphics, animations and soundtrack create an authentic environment that enhances the enjoyment of what can be a really exciting game.