I fell in love with a "Cascading Reels" game by WMS Gaming last week, called, "Crystal Forest". Of course, it didn't hurt that the first time I played this machines (2-cent denomination), I made in excess of $200 on a 40-cent total bet.

It would be fine if "Cascading Reels" was the only "hook" on this machine, but there is additional innovation that takes this game to the next level. There is a "Crystal Bonus" --- if you can string together 4 "chain reactions" (or more) on a single play, you can earn extra free spins (if you get 5 chain reactions, you get an escalating number of spins).

While IGT is busy pushing their "Cascading Reels" rip-off "Davinci Diamonds", WMS Gaming has once again taken things to a new level. If you get a chance, check this game out (it is often found around another "Cascading Reels" game, "Shop Til You Drop".

/\/\/\/\ the Shamus /\/\/\/\