Story of The Little Mermaid
- RTP
- 95.03%
- Volatility
- MEDIUM HIGH
- Max win
- 3,000×
- Hit freq
- -
- Grid
- -
- Bet
- -
- Released
- 2020-01-01
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Our take
Medium-high volatility fairy tale with 95.03% RTP, cascading reels, and 3,000× max win.
Spinomenal's Story of the Little Mermaid translates Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale into a 5-reel slot with medium-high volatility and a 95.03% RTP. The maximum payout of 3,000× rewards players willing to weather longer dry spells in pursuit of feature-heavy wins.
The mechanic palette is feature-rich: bonus buy options let impatient players jump directly to free spins, whilst cascading reels (also called avalanche mechanics) allow consecutive wins from a single spin as symbols collapse and replenish. Cluster pays replace traditional paylines, meaning any group of matching symbols connected orthogonally can pay. Expanding free spins, mystery symbols, and scatter triggers round out the feature set.
The medium-high volatility positioning means you'll experience longer gaps between payouts, but when features land—particularly retriggered free spins with expanding reels—the wins tend to be substantial. The fairy tale theme is executed with aquatic visuals and narrative coherence. For players comfortable with session variance and drawn to story-driven slots, this offers genuine appeal.
Pros
- 3,000× maximum win provides meaningful upside for feature play
- Rich feature set (cascading reels, expanding symbols, bonus buy)
- Medium-high volatility suits strategic bonus-chasing players
- Fairy tale IP is thematically cohesive and visually polished
Cons
- 95.03% RTP is slightly below the 96%+ benchmark
- Medium-high volatility means longer drought periods
- Bonus buy options may incentivise rapid spend
- Cluster-pays mechanic has a learning curve for payline-trained players
Math & maxes
Math breakdown
- Volatility score
- 3 / 5
- Max win
- 3,000x the stake
FAQ
What's the volatility?
Medium-high, meaning longer gaps between wins but larger payouts when features land.
Can I buy the bonus directly?
Yes, bonus buy is available, letting you skip to free spins instantly.
How do cascading reels work?
Winning symbols disappear and new ones fall, allowing multiple consecutive wins from a single spin.
What's the RTP?
95.03% over the long run.
