Siberian Wolf Slot Review

Red Rake Gaming is known for producing exotic animal-themed games. So we weren’t surprised that the software developer decided to take us to the frozen tundra with its Siberian Wolf slot. The game lets you join a pack of wolves on the hunt in the snowy forests of Russia, looking for big wins with Both Ways payouts across a 3-4-4-4-3 grid.

So, did this slot leave us hungry like the wolf for more? Follow us into the snowy forest to find out.

How to play Siberian Wolf

You better pack your winter coat to play Siberian Wolf because the game plunges you into the cold with its icy forest theme. The graphics are sharp and crisp, and the immersive sound effects make you feel like you’re on the hunt with the pack.

While low-paying symbols feature the familiar playing card suits that you see on many slots, these icons have a twist, as each is frozen in ice. High-paying symbols include Snowflakes, Snow Paw Prints, the Moon, and the Great Siberian Wolf. This last symbol takes up three rows on each reel.

One special to watch out for is the Owl Scatter, which will provide you with a payout if you get three or more in one spin. These scatters don’t need to be in a payline for you to get your money. There is also the Bear Paw Wild, which will replace any symbol except for the scatter and bonus icons.

The slot features an unusual 3-4-4-4-3 grid with 40 paylines. Siberian Wolf has a Both Ways feature, so you can find winning combinations starting from the left or the right of the screen rather than just the left. This gives you more chances to win than at regular slots with 40 paylines.

Siberian Wolf has an RTP of 94.4%, which is a bit lower than the industry average. The best payout you can land will get you a $13,000 prize. The game has a medium variance and a minimum bet of $0.16, making it best suited to budget players who don’t mind not winning for a while to get a bigger payout.

Siberian Wolf jackpots and bonuses

The Bonus Wolf symbol only falls into reels 2, 3, and 4. If you get 3 Bonus Wolf symbols on a spin, you’ll trigger 7 free spins. During the Free Spins Bonus, a Special Bonus Wolf symbol can drop into your grid, giving you an extra free spin. There is no limit on how many Special Bonus Wolf symbols you can get during the feature, so your bonus round can stretch on and on like the icy tundra. 

Siberian Wolf mobile options

If you want to play Siberian Wolf on the move, the game uses HTML5 technology to fit on any device screen. The slot’s responsive design works well whether you’re playing on your mobile browser or a native casino app.

The buttons on mobile are pretty small, so it can be challenging to adjust how much you’re staking or spinning the reels. However, the graphics look excellent on mobile. In particular, the background in the vertical version of the game looks very atmospheric, with a full view of the moon and snow-covered forest.

Conclusion

There is a lot to like about Siberian Wolf, starting with its Both Ways payline feature that gives you plenty of chances to win, more so than regular 40 payline slots. The game is perfectly suited to budget bettors willing to wait in the cold without a win to pounce and grab a big payout, thanks to its medium volatility and low bet limits. The chance of activating the Free Spins Bonus will also attract plenty of players.

Some parts of Siberian Wolf left us feeling cold, such as its low maximum win, below-average RTP, and small buttons on mobile devices. However, plenty of meat is still on the bone for most players to enjoy.