Before Time Runs Out

By Matthew Kennedy | Updated 10 June 2026

Habanero have released a new fantasy themed slot, Before Time Runs Out, which is based on the tale of Aladdin. Features include free spins, scatters wilds, a coin respin and a top prize worth x66,679 your wager.

Slot details

This is a highly volatile slot with 5 reels, and is playable across all devices from 15p per spin up to a whopping £3,000 per spin. Wins are formed both vertically and horizontally.The design is stunning and modern and is backed by an Arabian soundtrack. The game takes place on the balcony of the palace, with a purple hued sky in the background. The reels are framed in gold and have an hourglass on the right hand side.Symbols consist of coins made of bronze, silver and gold, swords, a Vizier, a prince and a princess. The wild is the green orb and the scatter is the magic box.

Gameplay

If the Prince and the Vizier appear on the reels on a single spin, this will trigger the Duel feature where up to 5 symbols can be transformed into wildsLanding 3, 4 or 5 scatters gives you 10, 20 or 50 free spins respectively. Each duel won by the Prince will add a gem to the hourglass, and collecting 6 gems will payout the top prize of x66,666 your wager.If the Prince moves over either of the potion symbols during a duel, you can earn up to another 5 free spins.The Coins Respins are activated by landing 4 or more coins in the base game. These lock into position and award you with a respin with only coins in play. The respins will end when one coin has a higher count than the others, then values of these coins are paid out.

Verdict

This is an action packed game with a good variety of bonus features. It will appeal to all types of players due to the top prize and a decent RTP of 96.68%

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