The Shimmering Woods

The Shimmering Woods is a new entry in the gem series and a dynamic payways slot, based on rumors and legends of a crystal holding unimaginable power deep in an enchanted forest. It was released on March 25, 2021, and you can try it right away with the free demo.

Which series does The Shimmering Woods belong to?

It’s introduced as a new addition to the dynamic payways collection and the next entry in the gem series. The setting is that no one had ever seen the crystal in the enchanted forest, and now its power is revealed. The dazzling screen, with sparkling features on every spin, carries on the gem series feel of Play’n GO slots. If you like gem graphics, you’ll be satisfied.

How do symbol splits happen?

On every spin, one symbol is randomly selected. When the selected symbol appears on the reels, all matching symbols split in two. Thanks to these splits, a board that starts at 243 ways can grow up to 7,776 ways. Depending on which symbol is selected, the same screen can produce completely different results. As the board grows, winning paths multiply quickly.

How does the win multiplier rise?

The win multiplier shown above the reels goes up by 1 each time symbols chain. As the chain continues, with winning symbols disappearing and new ones dropping in, the multiplier builds up. When a chain runs long on a board widened by symbol splits, you can see the multiplier and ways grow together. Splits and multipliers moving together is the core of this game.

Can scatters split too?

Yes, when all 3 scatters are on screen, the scatters may split in two. All three might split, or none at all. The more scatters you see, the bigger the reward, so a split landing right as you enter free spins really raises the excitement. Wilds substitute for every symbol except scatters.

What should I check first in the demo?

There’s little published numerical information about this game, so the demo is the best way to see how the features flow. There’s also no official volatility figure, so try it and get a feel for it yourself. It helps to watch how often the symbol selected each spin actually triggers a split, and whether splits ever attach when 3 scatters land. Also check how much the multiplier rises with each chain.