Wolf Prime Deluxe Slot Review
Prepare to howl at the moon in Alchemy Gaming’s latest release, Wolf Prime Deluxe!
We’ve recently seen a pattern emerging with Alchemy Gaming slots, where an original slot becomes a sequel, with ‘Deluxe’ in the title. This is evident with Bass Cash Deluxe after the release of Bass Cash XUP. Interestingly, the original Wolf Prime (released in March) is also part of the XUP series. Does this mean each XUP release will emerge with a ‘deluxe’ edition, from here on out?
In Wolf Prime Deluxe, Jackpot Prizes are more rewarding, and the addition of Luna’s Wild Leap Feature distinguishes this release from its predecessor, but will it have you howling on all fours? Let’s play on and find out!
Base Game & Features
Wolf Prime Deluxe is a Medium Volatility slot with 5 reels, 4 rows, and 1,024 active ways to win. Players can select a bet size between £.€0.20 and £.€45 per spin, coupled with an overall RTP of 96.2% and an average max win cap of 5,248x your bet.
Wins occur when 3-5 matching symbols land from left to right, starting from reel 1. This game has 4 high-paying (animal) symbols and 5 low-paying card suits (A-10) available, each awarding payouts between 0.2x and 4x your bet. Wild symbols substitute for all symbols except Scatter, Bonus, Cash, Jackpot, and Collect symbols.
Cash Collect
In the base game, special Wolf Collect symbols can appear on reels 1 & 5. All Cash and Jackpot Prizes are collected when 1 or 2 Wolf Collect symbols appear on the reels in the same spin. If 2 Wolf Collect symbols hit, the current Prizes in view are collected twice before being applied.
In addition, all non-triggering Scatters are collected into a special Meter to the left of the main reel set. When the meter is full, only Gold Scatters will appear in view. Cash and Jackpot symbols will reveal a random value as follows:
- Cash Prizes: Between 0.2x and 10x your bet
- Jackpot Prizes: Mini (15x), Minor (50x), Major (250x), and Mega (5,000x)
Cash, Jackpot, and Collect symbols appear in the base game and Free Spins mode, where Cash Multipliers land on reel 1 only. Cash Multipliers are only applied to individual Cash Prizes.
Luna’s Wild Leap
During any spin, Luna the Wolf can jump onto the reels from outside the reel set to reveal Cash Prizes, with or without a random Multiplier.
Wolf Prime Bonus
When a Gold Bonus symbol appears, it is added to an empty slot below the main reel set. Once all 5 positions are filled, the Wolf Prime Bonus begins.
During this round, an expanded Wolf Collect symbol is positioned on reel 1, whilst reels 2-5 can only spin in Cash or Trophy symbols. Each Cash Prize that lands is collected, as are Trophy symbols above the reels. The bonus round continues until any 3-of-a-kind Trophies have been collected and the associated Jackpot Prize is awarded.
Upsizer
Upon entry into Free Spins, you can begin the round with 3 Wolves pre-collected on the trail for a fixed cost, via the Upsizer Feature.
Bonus Buy
Players outside the UK can access a Free Spins Bonus Buy option for 100x their bet. With the next spin, the Free Spins mode will trigger instantly.
Wolf Prime Deluxe Slot Free Spins
Landing 3 Scatter symbols in the base game triggers the Free Spins mode, awarding 10 Free Spins. Alternatively, landing 3 Gold Scatters awards 10 Free Spins and 3 pre-collected Wolf symbols in the trail.
In this round, each present Wolf symbol is collected within the Free Spins Trail above the reels. When so many have been collected, additional spins and a Multiplier are awarded:
- 4 Wolf symbols: Awards +10 Free Spins and a Multiplier of x2
- 8 Wolf symbols: Awards +10 Free Spins and a Multiplier of x3
- 12 Wolf symbols: Awards +10 Free Spins and a Multiplier of x10
Bonus Recharge
At the end of the Free Spins mode, you can choose to spin again for a calculated cost via the Bonus Recharge Feature.
Our Honest Verdict
Unlike Bass Cash Deluxe, this latest edition of the ‘deluxe’ series takes you on a wild animal journey through the eyes of a Luna Wolf. This particular theme is not as extravagant as the fishing theme, however, it’s a welcoming change of scenery with fast-paced features and high-end statistics.
If you’re familiar with Bass Cash Deluxe, you’ll notice that Alchemy Gaming has kept its entirety almost identical, dressed up with new feature names to fit the theme. What we’re referring to is Luna’s Wild Leap, which is a mirror image of Winston’s Wild Catch feature.
The leading feature in both releases is the Cash Collect Feature, where Cash and Jackpot Prizes are immediately awarded when paired with a Wolf Collect symbol. This feature is both engaging and unpredictable, leaving you on the edge of your seat, desperately hoping the Wolf Collect symbol will work its magic.
The popular Free Spins Trail makes a return here – A statement feature that has become a consistent part of the ongoing Big Bass series. This particular feature has been linked to many fishing slots, but it occasionally pops up in slots with differing themes, like this one, while the outcome remains the same.
Wolf Prime Deluxe has many engaging features available, but it does not differentiate from previous ‘deluxe’ titles in terms of gameplay and statistics. The primary difference comes from the individual themes, both of which feature animals; it all depends on your personal preference.