By NetEnt
RTP 96.03%
Min bet $0.10
Max bet $350
Max Win bet x 2857
Popularity High
Min bet $0.10
Max bet $350
Max Win bet x 2857
Gamble Feature Freespins, Scatter symbols, Max. win, Max. lines, Supplier
Layout 5x4
Devices Support all devices
Configurable Winlines No
Volatility Medium
Progressive Jackpot No
Gorilla Kingdom takes us deep into the jungle, where a kingdom run by gorillas oversees the various other species that inhabit the lush foliage and hidden treasure. This brand new NetEnt game was released in 2020, and it immediately showcases the full abilities of their development team. When we start up the game, we are treated to an eye-popping intro animation, which shows the heart of this kingdom with waterfalls, lush foliage, and a mysterious totem.
The reels are filled with pretty symbols, although the high cards used to fill the reels aren’t an obvious choice for a game set in the jungle. They also look rather simple, with only the occasional vine warped around them. It’s too bad because the high-paying symbols are different animals, and those do look great. With its 5-reel, 4-row playing field, and 1,024 paylines, there are plenty of opportunities to see their animations as well! NetEnt has shown a fondness for jungle slots, as they have a few others like this. Jungle Spirit: Call of the Wild might be the most popular one. The developer also has some experience with dominant apes, as their Planet of the Apes slot proves! Both of these are excellent slots that approach the topic in different ways.
I found the sound design to be rather obvious but done very well nonetheless, using a lot of drums and slow music to enforce the idea of a deep jungle. When animals were part of a win, they’d let out a roar or squawk depending on what they were, which was a nice addition. Getting into the free spins mode put the music into overdrive, adding some much-needed energy to the game.
Gorilla Kingdom is a standard slot when it comes to its approach to symbols. There are high-paying symbols presented as different animals and low-paying symbols that are simple card symbols. I found the animals to look great, while the card symbols felt out of place.
From highest to lowest, the symbols are:
As you can tell, the game has a very low payout for winning paylines, even with the maximum five-of-a-kind on the highest symbol. This is partly due to the 1,024 paylines, but with the Medium Volatility, I still found it to be a low-value game. During my time playing, I didn’t feel like I was getting a massive amount of wins, and these low wins didn’t help much.
Gorilla Kingdom has a few familiar but interesting features. To start with, I’ll give a quick overview:
The 1,024 Ways to Win are always active, granting a win whenever 3 or more of the same symbol appear on consecutive reels. The Gorilla, Leopard, and Toucan also award a win with only 2 symbols on consecutive reels! Even though this helps in getting wins, because of the low payout for any win, a large number of wins is needed to be beneficial.
The Free Spins mode triggered reasonably often, giving the player the opportunity to get some bigger wins. With 3 Scatter Symbols on the screen, you start with 10 free spins, which can go up to 20 free spins with 5 Scatter Symbols.
During the Free Spins mode, it’s possible to add more free spins to the total number with additional Scatter Symbols. 2 Scatter Symbols grant 2 extra free spins, while 5 Scatter Symbols increase them by 20! I found this to occur quite often, making the free spins mode a real part of the game and not some curiosity that would sometimes appear, as is the case in many slots.
The final feature to discuss is the Random Symbol. During the Free Spins mode, there is a totem with 4 animal symbols on it, each of them with 6 pips. While the free spins spin, a Gorilla Mask symbol can appear. These Gorilla Masks are added to the totem, starting from the bottom and filling the pips. Once an animal symbol has 6 pips, that symbol turns into a Gorilla on the playing field as well, increasing the likelihood of getting a win.
At first, I thought the Gorilla Symbol acted as a Wild in the free spins mode, but that’s not the case. By simply removing the different animals and turning them all into Gorillas, the 1,024 Ways To Win mechanic makes it much more likely to get a big win.
I found the entire free spins phase of the game to work well. It triggered frequently and almost always added at least some additional free spins during the mode. The Gorilla Masks feature was a little more unpredictable, but when it filled at least one animal totem, it facilitated a lot of wins.
Bonus type: No Deposit, Low Wagering, Free Play, Sign Up, Free Money, Welcome Bonus, Registration
Min Deposit: No Deposit
Bonus type: Coupon, Code, Welcome Bonus, Registration, Sign Up, Deposit Bonus, First Deposit Bonus
Min Deposit: $10
Wagering: 60x
Gorilla Kingdom is a good example of where NetEnt is at as a developer at this point in time. The game looks gorgeous, has a nice soundtrack, and uses familiar features in a slightly unique way. At the same time, it does take some shortcuts that diminish the experience somewhat.
The low-paying symbols really stand out as too simple and easy for a game that’s so well-designed around it, and they actually took me out of the experience somewhat. The volatility was also higher in my experience than the game reports, since it was only in the free spins mode that I felt I had any really big wins. Even with the 1,024 ways to win, the number of regular wins I got was fairly unimpressive.
Gorilla Kingdom allows players to pick a bet between $0.10 and $350 per spin, which is quite a wide variety! Considering the volatility, I would caution against betting too high and use the lower bets to figure out what you’re comfortable with. The max. win of 2,857x your bet is nice for a NetEnt slot but lags behind other developers.
This slot is for players who enjoy a beautiful but classic slot experience. There are only a few features, and these require very little from the player, who can sit back and watch. If this sounds appealing to you, you should definitely give it a try!
You can play Gorilla Kingdom in English, Finnish, Swedish, German and 20 other languages.
Gorilla Kingdom supports GBP, EUR, USD, CAD.
The main themes of Gorilla Kingdom slot are animals and nature. The game features a variety of animals, including gorillas, tigers, lions, and elephants. The game also features a variety of natural settings, including forests, mountains, and rivers.
Gorilla Kingdom is a highly volatile slot that can provide players with the opportunity to win big prizes.
