3 Wicked Devils from Iron Dog Studio revolves around three little devils, each with a specific role. They appear cheerful which gives the whole slot a lighter atmosphere, and as you start spinning, the game settles into a simple rhythm. Anyone who enjoys online slots that mix quick results with occasional bursts of action will recognise the type of flow this game builds.
This game feels like you are looking into a large fire pit, although the tone is more lively than serious. The frame around the reels is made of golden metal, with small bowls above it that match each devil’s reel section. Symbols follow the theme well. The card icons have small devil touches that give them a little extra charm. When the Hold and Win mode begins, everything lights up even more. Blue flames, purple bursts, red sparks and golden glows fill the grid, each tied to a different coin ability. Despite the colour mix, the screen stays clear enough that you can read every symbol. It is easy to see why the game keeps its look simple because the fire effects take care of the atmosphere on their own.
All values below are shown as stake multipliers.
Symbol | 3 Matches | 4 Matches | 5 Matches |
J | 0.20x | 0.50x | 2.00x |
Q | 0.20x | 0.50x | 2.00x |
K | 0.20x | 0.50x | 2.00x |
A | 0.20x | 0.50x | 2.00x |
Horseshoe | 0.50x | 1.20x | 4.00x |
Dice | 0.60x | 1.50x | 5.00x |
Trident | 0.80x | 2.00x | 7.50x |
Flaming Seven | 1.00x | 2.50x | 10.00x |
Wild | 1.00x | 2.50x | 10.00x |
Scatter | 3.00x | N/A | N/A |
Free spins begin when three scatter symbols land on reels one, three and five. You receive eight spins to start and landing another set of scatters adds eight more. There is no change to the reel layout but the wild symbol becomes far more valuable. Every wild in this round counts as a two times wild and any win line that includes it receives the boost automatically. Free spins can also lead you straight into the Hold and Win mode which gives the round a nice sense of unpredictability.
The Hold and Win mode begins when six or more coins appear at the same time. The game removes all standard symbols and only coins or blanks can land after that. You begin with three respins. Each new coin resets the counter to three and every coin remains fixed in its position. The tension comes from watching the board slowly fill up and hoping the next coin lands quickly enough to keep the round going.
There are several types of coins and each one brings its own effect. Gold coins simply display a stake multiplier. Blue coins land with a multiplier and then add that number to every non jackpot coin on the board. Red mystery coins transform into either a multiplier or one of the jackpot coins. Purple collect coins gather the entire value of all multipliers on the board and become that amount. The Devil Coin acts as a special trigger that transforms into one of the coloured coins and applies its effect. It can also introduce a new colour to the board which allows that colour to appear in the remaining respins. There is also a Transform scroll that changes into one of the coloured coins and triggers its effect immediately.
Jackpots appear through red conversions. Mini awards 15x the stake, Minor awards 50x and Major awards 150x times. Filling all positions on the board gives the Mega prize which is 5,000x the stake.
The slot uses 5 reels, 3 rows and 25 paylines. Wins are paid from the leftmost reel when matching symbols appear on consecutive reels. Wilds replace all regular symbols and share the same payout values as the Flaming Seven. When the Hold and Win round begins, the entire structure changes and the game becomes more about building values than forming win lines.
This game looks warm and inviting and the three devils add enough personality that the theme does not feel empty. The base game is simple but pleasant, and feature triggers feel quite noticeable. Free spins have a nice push from the boosted wilds, while the Hold and Win round brings a slower build that can change direction very quickly depending on which coins appear. The mix of colours, small jumps in value and the possibility of landing a jackpot coin all help the round stay exciting. It is easy to follow, visually warm and has a feature set that feels well balanced for all types of players.