Elements, formally titled Elements: The Awakening, is a NetEnt video slot released on 22 August 2012. Its 5x3 layout uses 20 fixed paylines, but winning symbols do not remain on the grid: they explode and are replaced through the Avalanche mechanic. Four consecutive winning Avalanches activate one of four elemental Free Falls modes, each with its own Wild behaviour.
Elements places fire, water, air and earth creatures on five columns and three rows. Wins are evaluated on fixed lines from the leftmost column, with the highest combination on each line paid. The elemental theme also controls which bonus mode is selected after a qualifying Avalanche sequence.
Elements replaces conventional reel respins with falling symbols. A paid round can therefore produce several win evaluations before the board stops creating valid paylines. Each continuation belongs to the same original game round and does not require a separate stake.
Elements has the following verified specifications:
Elements is listed by Wildz with a default RTP of 96.02%, a platform volatility score of 4/10 and demo access enabled. The exact stake controls and mathematical configuration can vary by market or device, so the information panel inside the active version remains the relevant source for the current settings.
Elements forms a win when matching symbols land in succession on an active payline from the leftmost reel. Only the highest result on each line is paid, while simultaneous wins on different lines are added together. A winning combination then clears from the grid rather than ending the round immediately.
Elements drops replacement symbols into the vacant positions and evaluates the new arrangement. Another win starts another Avalanche within the same paid round, and this process continues until no further line win appears. A longer sequence can progress the feature meters, but no stake pattern can make the next replacement symbols predictable.
Elements starts an Avalanche whenever at least one fixed payline produces a win. The paying symbols explode, spaces open on the grid and new symbols fall from above. A replacement layout can produce another line win without taking another wager.
Elements resets the Avalanche meter when a new paid round begins. Consecutive winning falls can extend the current round, but a continuation is never guaranteed after a payout. Changing the stake affects the money at risk and the value of a result, not the random order of the falling symbols.
Elements increases the Avalanche meter by one after each successive fall that contains at least one payline win, up to 4 Avalanches. Reaching the fourth step activates a Free Falls mode after the Avalanche sequence has finished. The meter returns to empty for the next paid round.
Elements also uses an Energy Meter divided between fire, air, earth and water. Winning elemental symbols add energy, and the leading element determines the Storm mode if Free Falls are triggered; a tie between two elements is resolved randomly. Players can observe the meter, but they cannot choose the leading element or force a specific Storm mode.
Elements uses a standard Wild on reels 2 to 5 in the base game, where it substitutes for regular symbols. The four bonus modes then apply distinct Wild actions: Fire Wilds spread to two adjacent positions, Water Wilds expand through an entire reel, Air Wilds remain but move after falls, and Earth Wilds can persist through winning Avalanches. These behaviours connect the elemental theme directly to the feature mechanics.
Elements limits each special Wild according to its programmed mode and reel rules. Fire, Water and Earth Wilds originate on the middle three reels, while the Air mode begins with 2 Wilds placed at random. Their presence can support more line wins, but it does not guarantee a payout or allow the next Avalanche to be controlled.
Elements awards 10 Free Falls when at least four consecutive winning Avalanches activate a Storm mode. Fire Storm, Air Storm, Earth Storm and Water Storm each use the same triggering sequence but change the special Wild behaviour. Free Falls use the same bet level and coin value as the round that activated them.
Elements returns to the triggering round after the Free Falls sequence ends and adds the feature total to any earlier wins from that round. The selected mode is determined by the Energy Meter rather than by a player choice. Ten Free Falls provide ten feature rounds, but they do not promise a minimum number of Wilds, Avalanches or winning paylines.
Elements has a default return to player of 96.02% on the MGA build served by Wildz. RTP describes the theoretical proportion returned across a very large number of rounds under the stated configuration. It is not a prediction for one deposit, session or sequence of Avalanches.
Elements may be presented with configuration details that depend on the operator, device or market. Players should open the in-game information panel before wagering and confirm that the displayed RTP and paytable match the expected version. A previous loss or win does not change the theoretical RTP of the next independently generated round.
Elements carries a Wildz platform volatility score of 4/10, which falls in the low category on the platform’s scale. This rating describes the modelled distribution of returns rather than the result of an individual spin. Avalanche chains and the four Storm modes can still create uneven short-term outcomes.
Elements does not become less random because its platform rating is low. Session length, stake size and recent results cannot establish that a feature is due. A personal spending limit remains relevant because any short run can finish above or below the long-term mathematical return.
Elements has a defined payout ceiling in the active game configuration, but published numerical figures for that ceiling do not align across current sources. The live paytable and information panel should therefore be used to identify the maximum applicable to the version being played. This page does not substitute a third-party figure for the active game’s own rule set.
Elements can produce several line wins during one Avalanche sequence and then add a Free Falls total to the triggering round. That structure can combine multiple payouts, but it does not guarantee that a long sequence will reach the game’s ceiling. Raising the stake increases the monetary value and risk proportionally without improving the probability that the maximum result will occur.
Elements begins by asking the player to select a permitted coin value and bet level across 20 fixed paylines. The total stake should be checked before starting the round, after which the symbols fall into the 5x3 layout and any qualifying lines are evaluated. Great Britain-licensed sites must apply the statutory online-slot cap of £2 per game cycle for ages 18–24 and £5 for ages 25 and over.
Elements should be played by following the Avalanche meter and the four-part Energy Meter rather than assuming each falling-symbol sequence is a separate paid spin. The paytable explains symbol values, Wild substitutions and the Storm rules for the active version. Autoplay or quick-play functions may not be offered by every operator and do not alter the random result generation.
Yes, Elements can be played on compatible mobile phones and tablets. The mobile build retains the 5x3 playing area, 20 fixed paylines, Avalanche meter, Energy Meter and four Free Falls modes. Controls and screen arrangement may differ from the desktop presentation.
Elements mobile play uses the same core rules but still requires the total stake and displayed RTP to be checked. A touchscreen does not make a particular element, Wild or Avalanche sequence more likely. United Kingdom age-verification and online-slot stake requirements continue to apply when the game is accessed on a mobile device.
Yes, Elements has demo play enabled and can use virtual credits instead of real-money stakes. The demo can be used to inspect Avalanche wins, the two meters and the four types of elemental Wild without producing withdrawable prizes. Results remain random even when no money is at risk.
Elements demo outcomes do not forecast later real-money rounds. A frequent Free Falls sequence in practice mode does not increase the probability of another feature after a deposit. Gambling Commission rules require age verification before customers can access free-to-play gambling games supplied on a Great Britain-licensed operator’s website.
Elements can be supplied to customers in the United Kingdom by an online casino carrying the NetEnt game and holding the appropriate permission for Great Britain. Customers must be at least 18 years old, complete the required verification checks and remain within the applicable online-slot stake limits. The operator’s displayed game information determines the version and settings available.
Elements is listed by Wildz internationally, while Wildz states that visitors from the United Kingdom are redirected to partner casinos. Players should use the Gambling Commission public register to confirm the authorisation of the casino that ultimately supplies the game. The international catalogue alone should not be treated as proof that a particular operator accepts British registrations.
Elements real-money play in England, Scotland and Wales falls under the remote-gambling framework supervised by the Gambling Commission. Licensed businesses must verify age and identity before gambling and must apply product rules including the online-slot stake limits. Free-play versions supplied by licensed operators are also subject to age verification.
Elements players should distinguish Great Britain from the whole United Kingdom when reading these rules. The Gambling Act 2005 framework described here covers England, Scotland and Wales, while Northern Ireland has a separate legal system. The Commission’s public register can be checked before money is deposited.
| Area | United Kingdom Rule |
|---|---|
| Minimum online gambling age | 18+ |
| Main regulator | Gambling Commission |
| Online casino licensing | Operators serving Great Britain must hold the appropriate Gambling Commission permission |
| Identity checks | Name, address and date of birth must be verified before gambling |
| Maximum online slot stake, ages 18–24 | £2 per game cycle, in force since 21 May 2025 |
| Maximum online slot stake, ages 25+ | £5 per game cycle, in force since 9 April 2025 |
| Free demo access at licensed operators | Age verification is required before access to free-to-play gambling games |
| Territorial scope | England, Scotland and Wales; Northern Ireland has a separate framework |
| Wildz status for UK visitors | Wildz states that UK visitors are redirected to partner casinos |
Min/Max Bet:
€
0.20 –
100.00
Volatility:
Medium
(4/10)
Platform:
Desktop & Mobile
Developer:
Net Ent
Game Type:
Slots