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Prince John has stolen the throne, the Normans are running amok, and Ivanhoe has decided to do something about it. ELK Studios released this medieval classic slot in June 2017, and it's held up remarkably well, partly because nothing quite like it existed before and partly because the five-level progressive free spins game is genuinely compelling on a format that usually offers very little. 

Classic symbols: cherries, lemons, watermelons, bars, blue 7s, red 7s. Get three Ivanhoe bonus symbols and the free spins fire. Progress through five levels by collecting wins, and the multipliers climb toward the 3,000x maximum.

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Ivanhoe is a compact, fast-moving classic slot that works cleanly on any screen. Gamdom runs it well on desktop and mobile.

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What is Ivanhoe?

Ivanhoe is a 3x3 video slot from ELK Studios, released June 10 2017. High volatility, 17 paylines, a five-level progressive free spins game displayed on a dot-matrix LCD screen, and a retro fruit machine aesthetic that wraps around genuinely modern mechanics.

Medieval tournament backdrop, classic fruit symbols, knights and 7s. Nostalgia with a proper bonus structure underneath.

• 3x3 grid, 17 paylines
• Classic symbols: cherries, lemons, watermelons, bars, blue 7s, red 7s
• Three Ivanhoe bonus symbols trigger free spins
• Five progressive levels with increasing multipliers, 3,000x at level 5
• Wilds appear in free spins only
• 96.3% RTP, $0.20 to $100

Ivanhoe Slot Overview

Ivanhoe is what happens when ELK Studios applies its design sensibility to a classic three-reel format. The exterior is deliberately retro: the compact grid, the fruit symbols, the dot matrix display lifted straight from 90s pinball machines. 

The dot matrix display isn't just decorative. It shows the bonus level progression in real time, turning the free spins into a visual journey through Ivanhoe's quest to restore Richard the Lionheart to the throne.

Tech Overview

*Subject to change 

RTP and Volatility Breakdown

96.3% RTP, above average and among ELK Studios' better figures. High volatility at 9/10 with a 16% hit frequency. The base game is lean by design, with the real action in the five-level free spins.

• Base game: classic fruit symbols, 17 paylines, three bonus symbols trigger free spins
• Free spins: five progressive levels, multipliers increase per level, 3,000x at level five
• Wilds appear during free spins only
• No bonus buy, four betting strategies available

Core Features Explained

One bonus structure. Five levels. One destination.

Classic Symbols and Paylines

Standard fruit machine symbols on a 3x3 grid with 17 paylines covering all adjacent reel combinations. Red 7s pay the most at up to 30x for three of a kind. Blue 7s up to 10x. BARs up to 5x. Lower symbols from 0.8x to 1.6x.

Wild Symbol

Appears during free spins only. Substitutes for all regular pay symbols. Not present in the base game, making its free spins appearance more impactful.

Five-Level Progressive Free Spins

Three Ivanhoe bonus symbols anywhere in view trigger free spins. The bonus game plays out on the dot matrix LCD display above the reels, showing Ivanhoe's journey through five challenges. Each level advances through wins collected during the feature, increasing the multiplier with every level reached. Level five represents the maximum win of 3,000x. Additional bonus symbols landing during the feature award extra free spins.

Player Experience

Ivanhoe is the slot you put on when you want something that feels different from modern video slots without sacrificing quality. The dot matrix display above the reels is one of ELK's more inventive presentation choices, and it still works. Watching the free spins level advance through the bonus game visualisation while collecting wins on the reels below creates a genuinely engaging dual-focus experience.

The 16% hit frequency means the base game asks for patience. When free spins arrive and level progression starts, the session changes character entirely. Advancing from level three to four to five with wilds appearing and multipliers compounding, is the Ivanhoe experience the retro exterior is designed around.

Similar Games

All ELK Studios titles worth exploring alongside Ivanhoe.

Route 777: ELK's closest structural companion to Ivanhoe. Classic three-reel slot on a Nevada highway with a similar retro aesthetic and comparable feature depth.

Toro 7s: ELK's other classic series entry with the Toro characters. Three reels, nudging wilds, Lucky Sevens collect bonus. The natural successor to Ivanhoe's compact format philosophy.

Tropicool: ELK's frozen tropical cluster series. A completely different format, but the same studio commitment to thematic presentation and layered bonus structures.

Wild Toro: The original Toro slot. Five reels, walking wild, walking Matador. ELK at the start of their most popular series.

Is Ivanhoe Worth Playing?

Ivanhoe is worth playing for the five-level free spins structure and the 96.3% RTP alone. For a classic three-reel slot, it offers genuine depth; the dot-matrix bonus game visualisation is a distinctive touch that holds up years later; and reaching level five during a hot free spins run is a proper reward for patience.

The 3,000x ceiling and high volatility won't excite everyone. For players who appreciate what compact formats can do when executed well, Ivanhoe remains one of ELK's better releases.

Try the Ivanhoe demo on Gamdom first.

Responsible Gambling

Ivanhoe is a game of chance, and every outcome is random. High volatility and a 16% hit frequency mean sessions can be demanding. Set clear limits and use Gamdom's responsible gambling tools, including self-exclusion if you need them.

FAQs

What is the RTP of Ivanhoe? 

96.3%, above average for the ELK Studios catalogue.

What is the Ivanhoe max win? 

3,000x your bet. Reaching level five of the progressive free spins game with multipliers fully compounded is the only route to it.

Can I play the Ivanhoe demo? 

Yes, on Gamdom. The five-level free spins structure is worth understanding before real money play.

How does the five-level bonus work? 

Three bonus symbols trigger free spins. The dot matrix display shows Ivanhoe's journey through five challenges. Wins collected during the feature advance the level and increase the multiplier. Level five delivers the 3,000x maximum.

Why do wilds only appear in free spins? 

Ivanhoe keeps the base game deliberately clean in the classic slot tradition. Wilds are reserved for free spins where their impact on the five-level progression is most meaningful.

Is there a bonus buy in Ivanhoe? 

No. Ivanhoe predates ELK's X-iter feature. Everything triggers naturally through the base game. Four betting strategies are available to adjust session pacing.