Crusader - Review, Free Spins & Bonuses

Crusader from ELK Studios is a medieval slot with two kinds of wilds and a grid that can grow up to 12 rows. Its free spins trigger is unusual – and demanding.

The game starts with four rows. Expansion symbols add rows, increasing the ways to win, while crusader wilds can appear only on the outer reels.

• Two wilds – a standard wild and the crusader wild on the outer reels.
• Respins – a partly visible crusader triggers respins until it fills its reel.
• Free spins – triggered when full crusaders sit on both outer reels.
• Expansion symbol – adds rows up to a maximum of 12.

Crusader has an RTP of about 96.1%. This is in line with or slightly above the industry average. RTP is a long-term average over millions of spins, not a guide to any single session.

High volatility means long runs without wins and occasional large payouts – keep stakes small and expect swings.

An inventive slot with a lot of tension around the crusader respins. The bonus is hard to reach, so it suits patient, high-volatility players.

If you like Crusader, you may also enjoy Chi and Micro Knights.

Crusader is available at licensed online casinos that carry ELK games. Before you play, read our Crusader strategy guide for practical tips, see more games in our ELK review and try it in demo mode first. Compare sites in our best UK casinos list.

Every spin is random, and no strategy changes the outcome. Set a budget before you play and stop when it is gone.