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IGT built Pixies of the Forest on a land-based hit called Secrets of the Forest, brought it online in January 2012, and watched it quietly become one of the most-played titles in their digital catalogue. Over a decade later, it’s still on most platforms, and the reason isn’t nostalgia.
The Tumbling Reels™ format, where winning symbols vanish, and replacements fall in their place, letting a single spin pay multiple times, was genuinely novel for its era and still plays well. This is a slot for a relaxed session, not an adrenaline chase. If that suits you, the demo makes for a pleasant way to spend some time.
Every winning combination triggers this feature. The symbols forming the win disappear from the grid, and new ones fall from above to fill the empty positions. The game then re-evaluates the new layout for further wins. This continues until a spin produces no new winning combination. A single paid spin can therefore chain through multiple wins in sequence chains of five, six, or seven consecutive tumbles are rare but possible.
A circular green Wild substitutes for all symbols except the Bonus. In standard play it appears on reels 2, 3, and 4 only. During the Free Spins Bonus, the Wild extends to reel 1 as well, covering all four of the leftmost reels and significantly increasing the chance of completed lines on every spin.
Land three Bonus symbols on a connected payline to trigger the bonus. You’re then prompted to pick one of the three Bonus symbols on screen, which reveals your awarded spin count somewhere between 5 and 11 free spins. The bonus reels are richer than standard play due to the additional Wild coverage on reel 1, giving each spin a better chance of forming or extending winning combinations. Free spins cannot be retriggered once the bonus is underway.
International Game Technology (IGT) is one of the longest-established names in the gaming industry, with roots stretching back to 1975. Best known for building machines that defined the Las Vegas floor Cleopatra, Da Vinci Diamonds, Wolf Run IGT’s online catalogue carries that same land-based DNA. Many of their most-played digital titles, Pixies of the Forest included, are direct adaptations of physical machines. The Tumbling Reels™ system is one of their most recognisable signatures, appearing across multiple titles in the IGT library.
Pixies of the Forest uses a 5x3 grid with 99 fixed paylines and IGT's Connected Lines™ system. The 3-for-1 betting structure means you activate all 99 lines for just 33 coins per spin one coin covers three paylines. Set your coin value using the arrows at the bottom of the screen; the total bet per spin is always 33 multiplied by your chosen coin value. Wins pay left to right from the leftmost reel. Coinciding wins on different paylines are added together. There is no progressive jackpot in this game.
The Bonus symbol only appears on reels 1, 2, and 3 in standard play. Three Bonus symbols on a connected payline trigger the Free Spins Bonus landing them on multiple paylines simultaneously still only triggers the bonus once per spin. RTP runs between 93.00% and 94.90% depending on the operator configuration. Volatility is low to medium, with frequent small wins and occasional longer tumble chains.
All values below are in coins per winning payline. Line wins are multiplied by your selected coin value to give your prize in currency.
| Symbol | 5 of a kind | 4 of a kind | 3 of a kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pixies of the Forest Logo | 2,000 | 400 | 20 |
| Purple Pixie | 1,000 | 200 | 15 |
| Brown Pixie | 400 | 50 | 10 |
| Blonde Pixie | 150 | 30 | 5 |
| A | 40 | 10 | 3 |
| K | 30 | 10 | 2 |
| Q | 25 | 5 | 1 |
There is an award cap on any single transaction (including the results of the Free Spins Bonus combined with the spin that triggered it). Check the in-game paytable for the cap figure applicable to your version.
Pixies of the Forest is a well-worn classic that earns its continued presence on most platforms. The Tumbling Reels™ format keeps standard play engaging even when the bonus stays out of reach, and the 99-payline Connected Lines™ setup makes it genuinely accessible at lower stakes. It isn't the most feature-rich slot in the IGT library or anywhere else but it does what it does with quiet competence. A 3.5 out of 5 in this review reflects a game that's honestly a little dated but still delivers a pleasant session when the reels run hot. Maybe we are being slightly generous but we really enjoy the vibe of this one!
The pace is the first thing you notice. Reels move with a deliberate, unhurried rhythm that’s a conscious contrast to the snap-and-flash of modern video slots. The tumble animations take their time too. Whether that registers as charming or slow depends entirely on the mood you’re bringing to the session our play notes reflect both feelings at different points.
Standard play is built around patience. The 99 Connected Lines™ layout means small wins land with reasonable frequency, and when a decent symbol clusters across three or four reels it sets off a tumble chain that builds its own quiet momentum. The Purple Pixie at 1,000 coins for five-of-a-kind is the secondary target; the logo symbol at 2,000 coins is the headline but lands rarely. Most of the entertainment comes from the cascade sequences rather than individual high-value hits.
The Free Spins Bonus is the game’s main event, and it’s a modest one. Three Bonus symbols on a payline appearing only across reels 1, 2, and 3 is a stricter trigger than most modern slots. When it fires, the pick screen reveals your spin count and the expanded Wild coverage on all four leftmost reels does make each spin feel busier. But no retrigger is a real limitation; you get your allocation, the reels run, and you’re back in standard play. The bonus rarely produces the kind of extended run that makes a session memorable.
What keeps it relevant is the same thing that made it popular in the first place. It’s approachable, it’s consistent, and the tumble format gives standard play more texture than a simple win-and-spin setup. The graphics haven’t aged as well as the format. If you want a modern take on the same idea, IGT’s own Pixies of the Forest II builds on this foundation with doubled payouts, wild reels, and sticky wilds in the bonus. But the original holds up as a comfortable free play session.
