Tail of Crime Slot Review & Free Play

Tail of Crime: Find the Ever Elusive Lady Fox and Claim up to 50 Re-Triggerable Free Spins

Set in a smoky 1920s cityscape filled with violin riffs and jazz club ambiance, Tail of Crime brings a mystery-filled showdown between a pipe-smoking dog detective and the elusive Lady Fox. ELA Games blends noir storytelling with animated charm, tossing in wild reels and re-triggerable free spins that can deliver up to 50x payouts.

This 5-reel, 4-row game comes with 20 paylines and medium volatility. Symbol wins range from 0.50x to 16x your stake, though most payouts landed between 0.50x and 1.50x during my session. Wins showed up every 2 to 3 spins without relying on wilds, but the big hits came when those wild reels got involved.

The wild reels can either partially appear or drop down to cover the full reel. They substitute for other symbols and often form multiple combos at once. I landed between 0.5x to 4x wins with regular symbols, but when those wilds lined up with premium icons, I managed a few spins worth up to 12x. Those moments were pretty rare, so I wouldn’t suggest waiting for them to change your session. 

Free spins aren’t triggered by scatters. Instead, you’ll need two stacked wilds, either one detective and one fox or two of the same. These must land on adjacent reels to activate the bonus. It's a tricky setup, and during my session, it was frustratingly tough to trigger. Even when I did, the 5 free spins didn't deliver much, and retriggers were scarce. My total bonus wins stayed under 10x most of the time.

Tail of Crime nails the mood with slick jazz, a quirky cast, and animated noir vibes. But unless those wild reels show up consistently or the bonus feature finally kicks in, it might feel like a slow case to crack. It’s got a pretty great atmosphere with good ensign and graphics, but be ready for a bit of a grind.