Silver Wolf Slots
When you play slots, do you feel like a wolf on the prowl? The companies that make slot machines sure seem to think that there’s something to this idea, as there are a lot of games out there that use wolves as a key part of their theme. This isn’t really that surprising though: any game with a natural theme will want some animals in the mix, and the wolf is powerful, mysterious, and yet familiar to players around the world.
One great example of a game that wants to get you howling is Silver Wolf by Aristocrat. If you have a very brief look at the screen while taking this machine for a few spins, you might not notice anything out of the ordinary. But a closer look reveals four additional sets of reels that add an extra dimension to the gameplay, as symbols can transfer from one area to another in order to increase your winning potential at any time.
Hungry Like the Wolf
The Silver Wolf video slot is pretty light when it comes to theming. The layout is mostly decked out in a cold blue, which works well with the winter theme. White accents only help reinforce this idea, and the use of animals you might find in a wintry climate all go together quite well. Overall, this is a simple but attractive presentation that’s well suited to a game with this much going on – there’s no need for distractions.
A Nature Hike
The Silver Wolf video slot is a five reel game that can be played with up to 120 paylines. However, not all of these lines are placed on the same set of reels. The main game area features 40 lines, while four additional sets of reels can be seen above the main screen. Each of these contains an additional 20 lines. Players are looking to match symbols from left to right across their paylines, with each play area generating wins independent of the others. In all cases, you’ll need at least three in a row to earn a prize.
The game allows you to increase your betting levels if you’re more interested in high-limit play, and with 80 coins required to unlock all of the different paylines, you can start at $0.80 a spin and move up fast from there.
As is often the case, the lower part of the pay table is dominated by the poker ranks, with tens and jacks offering the smallest prizes, while aces can earn you just a bit more. For larger payouts, you’ll want to look for fish, owls, hawks, wildcats, and bears. Naturally, wolves offer the biggest prizes of all. Hit five in a row, and you’ll earn 200 coins.
Let It Snow
There are also two special symbols that can enhance your chances. First, there’s a wolf howling in front of the moon. These wild symbols can substitute for any other icon in order to complete winning paylines, and can also earn their own prizes if you hit three or more in a row. Should any wilds appear on any of the secondary game areas, they will be copied onto the same position on the main set of reels as well.
Snowflakes serve as this game’s scatter symbols, and only appear on the first set of reels. Hit three or more of these icons anywhere on the reels, and you’ll be treated to eight or more free spins (up to a maximum of 25 should you find five scatters). During these free games, any wilds appearing on the secondary play areas will be nudged so that wilds will cover their entire reel – and also the corresponding reel on the main game screen. You can also re-trigger this feature by finding at least two more scatters on any of your bonus spins.
A Wolf in Slots Clothing
We found a lot to enjoy about this machine. In particular, the amount of action happening on every spin means there’s always something to look at, and the transferring wilds can feel very exciting when they set up some big wins. The one criticism is that this tends to be a pretty low volatility slot, with even your “big” payouts being relatively mundane most of the time. Still, if you enjoy the theme or you love always having tons of paylines in play, it’s worth a look the next time you visit the casino.
