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Epic Ape from Playtech: Slot Review - a jungle full of surprises!

Visit a jungle full of wild animals and come face to face with a mighty ape in this slot.

Jungle-based slots have always been popular with players as software developers continually churn out new games inviting players to step foot inside a jungle teeming with wildlife while hoping to land a big payout in the process. This new release from acclaimed software producer Playtech is all about one such jungle where a mighty ape reigns supreme. Apes are large primates that predominantly lack a tail and include gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, bonobos, and gibbons. They are often found in tropical forests in Africa and Asia and are easily recognisable by their long arms and broad chests. Let’s venture deep into this jungle and see if this ape will part with his fortune!

Epic Ape is a 6 reel slot with 4,096 ways to win and includes Free Games, Stacked Symbols, and Wild Multipliers.

Epic Ape Screenshot

Special Features

The first feature to discuss is that the game does not feature a conventional payline structure. Instead, the slot offers an unbelievable 4,096 ways to win! Wins are formed when you land matching symbols on adjacent reels starting from left to right.

The game features an assortment of animal symbols with the Ape symbol being the most lucrative one as if you are lucky enough to land 6 of these symbols then you will receive an excellent maximum payout worth 300X your total bet. This symbol also comes stacked on all the reels in the game to further increase your chances of landing a big payout.

The Wild symbol in this game is represented by a shiny blue diamond. This symbol only appears on reels 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 and substitutes for all other symbols except the Scatter symbol to help form winning combinations on the reels.

The main feature of the slot is the Free Games bonus game. To activate this feature, you need to land 3 or more Scatter symbols in any position on the reels. The Scatter symbol is depicted by a green square with the words ‘Free Games’ inside of it. Landing 3 Scatters give you 8 Free Games, 4 will give you 15 Free Games, 5 will give you 25 Free Games, but if you happen to land 6 Scatters then you will be awarded a spectacular 100 Free Games! If you land more Scatters while in this feature, then you will retrigger even more Free Games. Land 4 Scatters then you will be given 15 Free Games, 5 will give you 25 Free Games, and 6 will give you additional 100 Free Games. Also, make sure to keep a close eye on the Wild symbol during Free Games as when this symbol is part of a winning combination then it will randomly multiply your winnings by 2X, 3X, or 5X.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The graphics are impressive as the game takes place in a lush green jungle that’s full of trees and vines which are surrounded by a light blue mist. Symbols are nicely detailed and consist of an assortment of animals that reside in the jungle such as Frogs, Panthers, Jaguars, Chameleons, and of course Apes. The animations are stylish as symbols enlarge and highlight when part of a win on the reels. I particularly liked how a reel turns to gold when you are close to triggering the Free Games feature in the game.

The music is atmospheric and full of loud dramatic drum sounds. It ties in really well with the jungle theme of the game.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 4,096 ways to win, a decent RTP of 95.96%, and a maximum payout worth 1,500X your initial bet.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.40, 0.80, 2.00, 4.00, 8.00, 20.00, 40.00, 80.00, 100.00, 200.00

  • Ape Symbol: 40 for 2X, 150 for 3X, 200 for 4X, 250 for 5X, 300 for 6X
  • Panther Symbol: 15 for 2X, 50 for 3X, 150 for 4X, 200 for 5X, 250 for 6X
  • Jaguar Symbol: 15 for 2X, 50 for 3X, 150 for 4X, 200 for 5X, 250 for 6X
  • Chameleon Symbol: 10 for 2X, 40 for 3X, 80 for 4X, 150 for 5X, 200 for 6X
  • Frog Symbol: 10 for 2X, 40 for 3X, 80 for 4X, 150 for 5X, 200 for 6X
  • A Symbol: 20 for 3X, 40 for 4X, 100 for 5X, 150 for 6X
  • K Symbol: 20 for 3X, 40 for 4X, 100 for 5X, 150 for 6X
  • Q Symbol: 10 for 3X, 30 for 4X, 80 for 5X, 120 for 6X
  • J Symbol: 10 for 3X, 30 for 4X, 80 for 5X, 120 for 6X
  • 10 Symbol: 10 for 3X, 20 for 4X, 80 for 5X, 100 for 6X
  • 9 Symbol: 10 for 3X, 20 for 4X, 80 for 5X, 100 for 6X

Our Verdict on Epic Ape

This slot is produced by Playtech and it’s one trip to a jungle you won’t forget in a hurry! The game is visually stunning to look at, really easy to play, and contains a decent amount of bonus features. The standout attraction of the game is the Free Games bonus game. It’s incredible that not only can you retrigger additional Free Games but also that Wild symbols multiply your winnings as high as 5X. Manage to land a few Ape symbols along with some Wilds in Free Spins then you will score yourself a huge payout! I found this game to be of High variance so you will find that payouts are far and few in between but when they do occur they can be highly lucrative. For slots with a similar ape theme, check out Cool Bananas and Booming Bananas.

Reap some jungle-sized rewards when you play Epic Ape!