Pixies of the Forest (IGT) – Review & Demo Play

Pixies of the Forest - Game Overview

I’ve played Pixies of the Forest for years, first on the floor and later online, and it still holds up. IGT brought it across in 2012, keeping the charm of the woodland setting and the trio of pixies that front the game. The focus is tight and familiar, with Tumbling Reels for chain wins and a Free Spins bonus that defines most sessions. It’s the kind of classic I return to when I want straightforward mechanics with enough pace to keep me engaged.

Slot Details for Pixies of the Forest

Pixies of the Forest uses a 5x3 layout with 99 paylines through the Connected Lines mechanic. You get three lines for every coin, so all lines spin for 33 coins. Stakes start at 33p and cap at £5 on most sites, which suits low to mid rollers. Wins pay left to right from the first reel with three or more matching symbols. The base game is rapid thanks to the tumble behaviour, so line hits can pile up without touching the spin button.

RTP sits at 94.9% with medium volatility, so I plan for steady play and bursts during features. Max exposure is 2,000x, which arrives through stacked symbol connections rather than rare gimmicks. Non-UK versions offer Autoplay with longer runs, though I prefer manual control to ride the tumbles. The maths is classic IGT, leaning on frequent base activity and a single feature that carries the main uplift. It is not a high ceiling game, but it delivers consistent momentum when the reels flow.

Theme, Audio + Symbols in Pixies of the Forest

The woodland backdrop still looks warm, with tree canopies and glints of light between the branches. The audio mix leans on birdsong, soft rustles, and the pixies’ laughter, which gives the spins a relaxed rhythm rather than a barrage of effects. On the reels you’ll meet three pixies, coloured frames marking their tiers. The purple one is the premium face, while the logo symbol also carries weight. It is an inviting set-up that mirrors the land version I played for years.

Paytable highlights are clear. Q pays 0.03, 0.15 or 0.75x for three, four or five. K pays 0.06, 0.30 or 0.90x. A lands 0.09, 0.30 or 1.21x. The pixie with a red background pays 0.30, 1.51 or 12.12x, while the green-framed pixie pays 0.51, 0.90 or 4.54x. The purple pixie hits 0.45, 6.6 or 30.30x. The Pixies of the Forest logo tops the lot at 0.6, 12.12 or 60.6x, so stacked connections can swing a spin.

Despite its age, the build uses HTML5, so I play it on iPhone, Android, or a tablet without friction. The interface is clean on smaller screens, with bet steps easy to tap and the tumbles running smoothly. I find portrait works best, as the connected lines read clearly and you can track cascades without squinting. Sound levels sit well on mobile speakers, keeping the light atmosphere intact when I am spinning on a commute or a quick evening session.

Pixies of the Forest Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x60.6
	4	x12.1
	3	x0.6
	5	x30.3
	4	x6
	3	x0.4
	5	x12.1
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.3
	5	x4.5
	4	x0.9
	3	x0.1
	5	x1.2
	4	x0.3
	3	x0.09
	5	x0.9
	4	x0.3
	3	x0.06
	5	x0.7
	4	x0.1
	3	x0.03
	Scatter
	Wild

Bonus Features in Pixies of the Forest

The Free Spins Bonus triggers when three bonus symbols land. Before the round starts, you pick one of the triggering icons to reveal the number of spins, from 5 to 11 in my experience. Wilds get a lift too. In the base they appear on the middle three reels, but during free spins they can hit on reels 1, 2, 3 and 4. There are no retriggers, so the tumble chains you build inside the feature tend to make or break the outcome.

Tumbling Reels fire whenever you land a line win. Winning symbols vanish and new ones drop in, giving you another chance without an extra bet. This repeats until no new win forms. On decent sequences, the connected lines layout helps stack small pays into something meaningful. I often nudge my stake down to let the tumbles run, then shade it up when the balance is trending, as the feature tends to arrive in clusters during good spells.

Expert Verdict on Pixies of the Forest

I rate Pixies of the Forest as a dependable go-to when I want pace and a single, clear feature. The interface shows its age in places, yet the artwork and audio still feel welcoming. With 94.9% RTP and medium volatility, I keep stakes sensible and chase value through tumble chains rather than hoping for miracles. Free spins can pop for tidy sessions, especially when wilds stack across the first four reels. Simple, brisk, and still worth a seat in my rotation.