Finn and the Swirly Spin — slot review

Finn and the Swirly Spin is a slot by NetEnt (released 2017) with an RTP of 96.62%, medium volatility. Theme: Irish folklore, leprechaun.

RTP 96.62%Medium volatility5x5 (spiral grid)

Free demo

Free, virtual chips only — no sign-up

Demo mode uses a virtual balance and pays no real winnings. It is meant for getting familiar with the game.

Specifications

Provider	NetEnt
Release year	2017
RTP	96.62%
Volatility	Medium volatility
Reels	5x5 (spiral grid)
Paylines	cluster pays ( )
Theme	Irish folklore, leprechaun
Mechanics	spiral spin, cluster pays, avalanche, key collection, free spins, random features

Why the RTP at a casino may differ

Providers ship the same game in several return configurations, and each casino picks which version it runs. Across the market the spread typically runs 2–8 percentage points below the headline figure. The number here is the provider specification — the version actually running is shown inside the game, in its rules screen.

Finn and the Swirly Spin review

Finn and the Swirly Spin is one of NetEnt's most inventive slots: symbols don't drop from the top but spiral inward toward the centre of a 5x5 grid. Winning clusters explode, shifting the chain further along, and you have to guide a key to the centre to unlock one of four free-spin modes. The leprechaun Finn sits alongside and throws in random features: star bursts, fire wilds and magical transformations. Charming Irish music and unconventional mechanics draw in anyone bored of ordinary reels.