Beach is a 5-reel, 3-row video slot from NetEnt that trades spinning reels for a wave-based presentation, with symbols washing onto the sand like shells with each new spin. Released in 2012, it runs across 20 fixed paylines and leans on an ocean cast of fish, crabs, and starfish rather than a narrative theme. The standout mechanic is its pair of wild symbols — a substituting Fish wild and a payout-doubling Octopus wild — which give Beach two distinct ways to boost a winning combination beyond the base paytable.
| Provider | NetEnt |
| Reels / Rows | 5 / 3 |
| Paylines | 20 |
| Release Year | 2012 |
The Fish symbol is Beach’s standard wild, substituting for every regular pay symbol to complete combinations across the 20 paylines. The Octopus works differently: when it lands as part of a winning combination, it doubles the payout on that line rather than simply substituting, giving it a stronger role in stringing together bigger single-spin wins. The Beach Ball is the scatter symbol, and landing three or more anywhere on the reels triggers 15 free spins, which can retrigger with further scatter landings during the bonus round. Because the wave-based reel presentation constantly reshuffles which symbols wash ashore, Beach keeps a casual, low-pressure pace between its two wild types and the free spins feature, without leaning on any single bonus game to carry the payouts. Between the two wild types and the retriggerable free spins round, Beach spreads its payout potential across three separate mechanics rather than concentrating it in one bonus game.
Pros
- Two distinct wild types — a substituting Fish and a payout-doubling Octopus
- 15 free spins trigger from three or more Beach Ball scatters, with retriggers possible
- Relaxed, casual pace suited to players who prefer a simpler theme
Cons
- Published RTP figures vary across slot databases, so confirm the number in-game before playing
- No progressive multiplier or expanding wild feature beyond the Octopus
- Dated 2012-era graphics compared to NetEnt’s newer ocean-themed slots
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many paylines does Beach have?
Beach runs on 20 fixed paylines across its 5-reel, 3-row layout.
How do you trigger free spins on Beach?
Landing three or more Beach Ball scatter symbols anywhere on the reels triggers 15 free spins, which can retrigger with further scatters.
What year was Beach released?
NetEnt released Beach in 2012.