Sam on the Beach is a 2017 Elk Studios slot game that’s a sequel to the ridiculous 2014 release: Electric Sam.

This one is even more ridiculous as the family of forest trolls obsessed with electricity is going on a vacation to the beach.

Nevertheless, this slot game has high production value, and you can win up to 227,500 coins!

Sam on the Beach introduction, including RTP and variance

Sam on the Beach is played on a standard 3×5 board with 243 paylines.

The theoretical return to player (RTP) is a bit better than in the original game and now stands at 96.30%.

This payout percentage is good enough for CasinoWizard, and with an increased number of special features that can be triggered during the free spins game and a reduced number of symbols, this is a better slot game than the original,

The variance is medium.

Gameplay and paytable

There were only three main characters in the original game – the happy-go-lucky Rasta troll Ted now joins Sam, Sandra, and Maggie.

There are, therefore, four main symbols that pay good prizes, and there are three more neon signs that pay a bit less. That’s a total of seven symbols, one less than in the 2014 game.

Generally, the paytable is balanced; only Sam stands out as the best-paying symbol.

If you get a horizontal line of all four family members, you’ll get a re-spin with 4 Sticky Wilds. This is a nice feature that can get triggered now and then, giving a nice boost to your bankroll.

Sam on the Beach bonus features

Your goal is to trigger the free spins game, and you do so by landing at least three Bell Scatters. You’ll get 5, 10, or 15 free spins for 3, 4, or 5 Scatters respectively. Every additional Bell you land during the free spins will grant you +1 free spin.

The free spins themselves aren’t that rewarding in this slot game, but the four bonus features that can get triggered can make them worthwhile.

If you land three or more Sam symbols on your reels, he will electrify a random symbol and turn it into a Sticky Wild that will stay on the reels until the end of the free spins game. If you land three Sandra symbols, the win multiplier of the free spins game will increase.

If you land three Maggie symbols, she will fire her harpoon toward the landed symbols to increase your chance to win. Finally, Ted will award a Sticky Multiplier.

CasinoWizard’s verdict: 4 out of 5 stars

Sam on the Beach is a high-quality online slot with top-notch visuals and superb overall production values, and it doesn’t fall behind in terms of playability and payout either.

Elk Studios’ releases are always original, fun, and well-produced, an ideal combination for an online slot.

Since it’s designed with a mobile-first approach, it can be played on any device and is an excellent choice whenever you need a short break.

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