Fruits N Sevens, an online video slots game from software developers Novomatic, combines two classic themes from the original mechanical fruit machines: fruit icons and lucky 7s. This is an immediate indication of the type of slots title this is: an old-fashioned, no-frills quest for three or more magic symbols on only five paylines.

The five reels and three rows of Fruits N Sevens play against a plain navy-blue background, the reels transparent and the bright, simple graphics filling the frame. The music is the usual electronic slots warble, and players can adjust the bet per line from 4 to 2,000 coins, so it is accessible to all pockets. The progressive jackpot is another feature that makes Fruits N Sevens popular.

Fruits N Royals Regular Symbols                                  

There are no wilds or scatter symbols used in Fruits N Sevens, which conforms again to the game’s retro theme. In the original mechanical slots, top prizes were paid for a rare combination of the symbols in regular play, and with the exception of one bonus features and a Gamble option, the same applies to Fruits N Sevens.

Apart from the bright red lucky 7, the other symbols, in ascending order of value, are: cherries, oranges, olives, lemons, kiwifruit, apples and watermelons. Apart from cherries, icons must arrive as three or more of a kind to win.

Two cherries in succession from Reel 1 on the same payline score 100 coins; for the cherries, oranges, olives and lemons, three, four or five of a kind win 500, 1,000 or 1,600 coins. Five of a kind in these fruit also unlock two rounds of the bonus game.

Higher Value Icons and Bonus Games

The higher value fruit icons begin unlocking bonus games at four of a kind, with more bonuses offered for five of a kind. In addition, any kiwifruit, apples or watermelon combos in three, four or five of a kind win between 1,000 and 4,000 coins.

The lucky red 7 is the highest value icon, paying 1,000 coins for three of a kind, and 4,000 coins for four of a kind. Three of a kind also unlocks one bonus game, while four of a kind triggers 16 bonus games, as does five watermelons.

The bonus game consists of a wheel of fortune, with various prize values marked around the perimeter. Players spin the wheel to see what bonus prizes they can win, much like many of the real slots NZ has to offer online.

Progressive Jackpot

To win the Fruits N Sevens progressive jackpot, players need to score five 7s on one betline. This jackpot can be worth hundreds of thousands of coins, and the exact amount on offer on each spin is displayed on the game interface.

The autoplay function allows players to play for long periods in search of the high value combos, without having to hit a button repeatedly.

Gamble Feature

Most Novomatic games have a Gamble feature, and Fruits N Sevens is no exception; players may choose to gamble after any win. Players need to stop a ladder of flashing lights in the right configuration to beat the Gamble; if they succeed, the win is doubled.

If they fail, they lose the win. Gamble features are a fun way to try to pump up the small wins, but it makes no sense to risk large jackpots this way. Any good prizes won with four or five of a kind should be banked immediately, if the player wants to see long-term success.