Nirvana

By Matthew Kennedy | Updated 28 May 2026

You might be forgiven for thinking that a slot game named Nirvana was based on Kurt Cobain and his 90s grunge band, however this stylish offering by Scandinavian developer Yggdrasil has a heavenly theme which focuses on a mythical world of paradise. Nirvana really stands out for its incredible bonus round. A few rounds of this free spins game and you’ll be feeling like you’re on cloud nine.

Theme

Nirvana is the Sanskrit word for heaven and plays a large part in ancient Buddhist belief. The reels of the game represent this mystical and magical theme. Three goddesses welcome you to the game, each with their own mysterious mask and powers. Glittering gemstones fill the reels along with cats, birds, rabbits with reindeer style antlers, phoenix birds and dragons dripping with treasures.

How to play

There are five reels and 20 pay lines in Nirvana. Spins can be made for as little as 20p and as much as £40. In order to set your wager just play with the plus and minus symbols on the coin value and pay line buttons beside the reels. Once you’ve hit an amount you feel comfortable betting with, all that’s left to do is hit spin.

Bonuses and extras

The glowing pink flowers act as trigger for the bonus rounds in this game. Find three of these anywhere on your reels and you will be presented with the option to pick one of three free spins games. The Wild Reels option adds up to four wilds to your reels while you play your spins. Mega Reels guarantees your middle three reels are synchronized throughout your round. Finally, the Nudge Reels bonus allows you to bump your reels up or down while you spin. All of these options are great additions to any free spins bonus.  

Matthew Kennedy

Co-founder & Technical Director at Play Cash Games

Matthew Kennedy co-founded Take Marketing Limited in 2008 alongside Becky Mosley and has worked in the UK online gambling industry ever since. He runs the technical side of the operation, building and maintaining the platforms that power Play Cash Games and the wider Take Marketing portfolio.

Matt's role is hands-on. He writes the code behind the offer feeds, the comparison tools readers use, and the back-office systems that keep every casino listing accurate and current. If you have used a feature on this site, the chances are he built it. He is also responsible for site performance, mobile usability, and the technical SEO that lets a small independent comparison site compete with much larger publishers.

Over 17 years in the industry, Matt has worked directly with affiliate platforms, casino operators, and software providers. He has seen the market move from desktop Flash slots to mobile-first HTML5, lived through every iteration of UK Gambling Commission rules, and built the systems that keep our coverage compliant as regulation evolves. He has a particular interest in responsible gambling tooling and player-fund safety — the parts of the industry most people do not see but that matter most.

Matt is a Companies House registered director (Take Marketing Limited, company no. 07619813) and is based in Lincolnshire, England.

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