What Is Elements?
Elements: The Awakening by NetEnt is a nature-themed slot where the four classical elements — Earth, Fire, Water and Wind — cycle through the reels, each bringing a different wild-triggering effect. Released in 2013, it uses a rotating element system to keep base gameplay engaged without complex bonus mechanics.
The rotating element backdrop is the game's signature. As you spin, the active element changes, and when the wild feature activates during free spins, it reflects the current element's visual theme. The game is fundamentally a low-volatility 20-payline slot, but the elemental cycling system gives it more session variety than a standard title of its type.
RTP & Volatility
Elements carries a published RTP of 96.30%. Low volatility means wins arrive frequently but tend to be smaller in size, suiting longer sessions.
RTP is a theoretical long-run figure — it does not predict outcomes in any single session. Set a budget before playing.
Key Features
Each of the four elements has its own wild feature: Fire creates burning wilds that expand across the reel; Water creates flowing wilds; Wind scatters wilds randomly; Earth adds growing wilds from the bottom of the reel. These unique visual treatments apply during the free-spins round when each element's wild feature activates.
Free spins trigger when three or more Scatter symbols land. The active element when the trigger lands determines which element's wild feature is in play during the bonus. During free spins, the element-specific wild can appear more frequently and the visual effects for each are dramatic.
Wild symbols substitute for all non-scatter symbols in the standard base-game way. The 20-payline structure gives a reasonable hit rate. The element rotation means no two free-spins triggers feel identical, adding variety over extended play.
Theme & Design
An elemental fantasy landscape that shifts between earth tones, fiery reds, ocean blues and stormy skies as the active element changes. Symbols include elemental orbs, crystals and natural formations representing each element. The visual quality is high for 2013 and the transitions between elemental states are smooth.
Verdict
Elements: The Awakening is a low-volatility slot that earns its niche through the elemental cycling system. The 96.30% RTP is fair, the low volatility suits casual play, and the four distinct element free-spin features add variety over sessions. For Irish players who want a relaxed but visually engaging NetEnt title, it is worth exploring.
Pros
- Four distinct elemental wild features add variety
- Low volatility suits casual play
- 20 paylines give reasonable coverage
- Visually engaging elemental cycling system
- Familiar NetEnt quality
Cons
- 96.30% RTP below the best NetEnt titles
- 500x max win modest
- Simple mechanics versus modern releases
- Wild features are visual rather than mechanical differences
Where to Play Elements in Ireland
Elements: The Awakening is available at Irish casinos carrying NetEnt games.
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NetEnt builds all titles in HTML5. Elements runs in any modern mobile browser on iOS or Android without additional downloads. All features function identically on mobile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elements has a published RTP of 96.30%. This is a theoretical long-run average.
Each of the four elements has a unique wild feature: Fire creates burning expanding wilds, Water creates flowing wilds, Wind scatters wilds randomly, and Earth adds growing wilds from reel bottoms. These activate during free spins based on the active element.
The active element cycles through all four as you spin. The element active when a free-spins trigger lands determines which element's wild feature applies during the bonus round.
Yes. Elements uses HTML5 and runs in any modern mobile browser on iOS or Android. All elemental wild features work identically on mobile.
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