Wolf Gold Review

Wolf Gold is an online slot game created by Pragmatic Play and released in 2022. It’s laid out on 5 reels and 25 paylines, and it’s a non-progressive slot game. However, this game does feature a jackpot and some features that will make the slot increasingly fun and dynamic. The theme of the game looks very fun at first glance, set in the American prairie, with symbols representative of North American geography.

Even though the game is full of wild animals, do not be afraid as they are not here to hurt you, but instead help you line up symbols which will fill your pocket with cash. Overall, the game has some very promising symbols and features, and in this review, we’ll go over great detail to illustrate the gameplay as best as we can, until you decide to try it out for yourself.

 

RTP and Variance

RTP

Before we delve deeper into the core gameplay, first we must take a look at the mechanics which decide how rewarding a slot game is. We are talking about the RTP and volatility which are the two most important factors that dictate the pace of the rewards of the game.

RTP stands for return-to-player and it’s your simple return on investment mechanic. All slots have a different percentage of RTP, and Wolf Gold has an RTP of 96.01. This means that you will approximately get €96 back for every €100 you spend on the game. In terms of the slot industry, this percentage of RTP is about average, which means the game rewards fairly well.

 

Variance

Variance or volatility as its most commonly referred to relates to the intervals of time at which the game will reward you. The volatility of Wolf Gold is medium, meaning that the game is moderately paced, and there aren’t extreme highs or extreme lows anywhere throughout the gameplay.

 

Featured Symbols

All the featured symbols are somehow connected to the native wildlife of North America, and this makes for a fun slot theme. If you are a fan of the prairie-themed slots, you will love this one as well. It makes for a surprisingly serene theme.

The value multiplier of the symbols is the following:

 

The J, Q, K symbol

– 3 to 5 symbols for 0.05, 0.20 and 0.50

 

The A symbol

– 3 to 5 symbols for 0.0.5, 0.20 and 0.50

 

The Horse symbol

– 3 to 5 symbols for 0.10, 0.50 and 2.00

 

The Mountain Lion symbol

– 3 to 5 symbols for 0.15, 1.00 and 3.00

 

The Bald Eagle symbol

– 3 to 5 symbols for 0.20, 1.50 and 4.00

 

The Buffalo symbol

– 3 to 5 symbols for 0.25, 2.50 and 5.00

 

The Wolf symbol

– 3 to 5 symbols for 0.25, 2.50 and 5.00

 

The Wolf symbol represents the Wild symbol which replaces all other symbols on the reels except for the Scatter and Money symbols. Furthermore, the Scatter symbol is represented by a frame with the prairie backdrop as the background and a moon is the Money symbol.

Do note that these are the rewards for the base game bet which is 0.25. If you increase your wager, the symbols automatically increase their value at the same time.

There are a few more symbols in the game which directly relate to the bonus features of the game, and we will cover them in the appropriate section below.

 

Bonus Features

Wolf Gold comes packed with some nice bonus features that will give you the motivation to play, even if you are a veteran slot player. The added features increase your chances to win and increase the wins themselves. So let’s see exactly what Wolf Gold has to offer in terms of features.

Free spins are a staple of online slots, and they are one of the most sought-after features because they let you win wagers at no additional cost to you as a player.  The Scatter symbols drop on reels 1, 3 and 5 and if you line them up at the same time you get an x1 bet and 5 free spins in total. A Mystery symbol also plays a part in Wolf Gold and when it lands it can convert into any other symbol except for the Scatter.

Free spins can also be retriggered and reset when a new Scatter combo drops on the reels.

Represented by a glowing moon, the Money symbol can land on any of the 5 reels and it always has a cash value attached to it. When at least six moons drop on the reels a round of money respin begins. All of the ordinary symbols are removed from the reels while the symbols used to trigger the bonus feature remain on the reels. This mode awards 3 bonus spins and at the end of the respins the combined value of the money symbols is added to the player’s balance.

There’s also the possibility to win an x1,000 bonus if all positions are filled with the Money symbol.

Wolf Gold also has a Jackpot feature. This feature is divided into Mini, Minor, Major and Power jackpot. You can activate the bonus jackpot game feature by landing 5 golden reels at the same time. When the round begins a Wheel of Fortune appears and it spins to give you a chance at winning any of the jackpots listed on the side of the reels which are displayed at all times for your convenience.

 

Graphics and Mobile Compatibility

The graphics of Wolf Gold are all made to look great in HD no matter what kind of screen you are playing on. Everything works well together from the design of the symbols to the color scheme, although it does look a bit too colorful and misplaced at times. Any time a combination of symbols hit, an animation is played on the triggering symbols, and they look especially nice on the animal symbols.

Wolf Gold is fully mobile compatible, and it can be played on any mobile device with a working internet connection. The graphics remain the same on both mobile and desktop.