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Gorilla Go Wilder from NextGen Gaming: Slot Review - a wild and rewarding tropical adventure!

Join Gary the Gorilla for the ultimate island-hopping adventure in this sequel to the smash-hit Gorilla Go Wild slot.

Head off on an exciting adventure where fun, relaxation, and plenty of cash prizes is the order of the day in this latest title from NextGen Gaming! Gorilla Go Wilder is the highly anticipated follow-up to the hugely popular slot Gorilla Go Wild which features an adorable purple gorilla that goes by the name of Gary who likes to wear a gold crown on his head! Not happy with life in the jungle anymore, curiosity has got the better of Gary as he now traverses the globe in search of new and exciting places to visit in this new release. Let’s join Gary to see what kind of fortune awaits us on the reels as we arrive at a beautiful exotic island to kick off our globe-trotting trip with some much-needed rest and relaxation.

Gorilla Go Wilder is a 5 reel slot with 25 paylines that includes Mystery Symbols, Wandering Wilds, Stacked Symbols, Multipliers, Respins, and Free Spins.

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Special Features

The first feature to discuss is the Wild symbol which of course is an image of the title character Gary the Gorilla. This symbol replaces all other symbols apart from the Scatter to help form winning combinations on the reels. It is also one of the highest paying symbols in the game as if you are lucky enough to land 5 Wilds then you will receive a hefty payout worth 50X your wager!

During any base game spin, you may be awarded a Free Respin. This is known as the Shell Re-Spins feature and if you land 1 or more Shell symbols during a Respin then you will receive an extra Respin. This feature continues until no more Shell symbols land during a Respin or until all 15 positions on the reels have been filled. Each Shell gives out a cash prize which varies depending on how many times the feature has been triggered.

Gorilla Go Wilder is the first slot game from NextGen Gaming to feature time-based expandable content. This basically means the more you play then the more bonus features (islands) you will unlock in the Bonus Islands bonus feature. To trigger this feature, you will need to get 3 or more Scatter symbols anywhere on the reels but it can also be triggered randomly via the Gary’s Gift feature which is a random bonus event that occurs in the main game. The Scatter symbol in this game is illustrated by a Palm Tree and also pays out nicely for landing a few of these symbols on the reels. For instance, land 5 Scatters and you will be treated to a whopping 83.33X payout! Once the Bonus Island feature has been triggered, the first island will automatically become available with the other 7 islands unlocking after triggering the Bonus Island feature a certain number of times:

  • 1st Bonus Island – Tiki Bar: available immediately
  • 2nd Bonus Island – Crystal Cave: 4 triggers
  • 3rd Bonus Island – Green Jungle: 7 triggers
  • 4th Bonus island – Waterfall: 10 triggers
  • 5th Bonus Island – Volcano: 15 triggers
  • 6th Bonus Island – Spooky Jungle: 20 triggers
  • 7th Bonus Island – Purple Jungle: 25 triggers
  • 8th Bonus Island – Sunset Beach: 30 triggers

Each island offers their own unique bonuses and perks. Here is what you can expect to benefit from when choosing one of these islands in the game:

  • Tiki Bar Free Spins - 10 Free Spins are awarded with all symbols paying out according to the enhanced Power paytable. So if you land 5 of any symbol on the reels then you will be treated to a nice 50X payout!
  • Crystal Cave Free Spins – 10 Free Spins with mystery symbols appearing on the reels. These symbols can change into any symbol bar the Scatter.
  • Green Jungle Free Spins – 10 Free Spins with Expanding Wilds that can cover an entire reel.
  • Waterfall Free Spins – 10 Free Spins with all symbols appearing stacked on the reels apart from the Scatter symbol.
  • Volcano Free Spins – 10 Free Spins are awarded with each Free Spin played on either 50, 75. 100. 125, 150, 175 or 200 paylines.
  • Spooky Jungle Free Spins – 10 Free Spins with selected symbols transforming into Wilds on the reels.
  • Purple Jungle Free Spins – 10 Free Spins with 2 Wandering Wilds active on the reels. If both of these Wilds land in the same position then all wins are subject to a nice 10X multiplier.
  • Sunset Beach Free Spins – 10 Free Spins with a Multiplier Zone present on the reels. If you form a win through a multiplier zone covering 1 position then you will be treated to a lucrative 25X Multiplier. The more multiplier zones you occupy then the higher the multiplier and paysout become.

The cool thing above each of the above islands is that they can all be retriggered to give you up to 20 Spins in total for each Free Spins feature.

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Theme, Graphics and Sound

The presentation of the game is visually outstanding as it takes place on an idyllic beach setting with swaying coconut trees and a clear blue sky overhead. Gary has also been given a much-needed HD makeover and is now even more adorable looking than ever while still sporting his crown upon his head! Symbols in the game are full of bright colour and detail and consist of Purple Monkeys, Lemurs, Toucans, Gold Coins, along with A – 9 icons. The animations are fantastic as symbols fly by on the reels rapidly and pop nicely when part of a winning combination. For example, when the Gary Wild symbol is part of a win then he will proceed to howl and throw you a nice wink at you while the real Gary excitedly jumps up and down beside the reels!

The music features a rather relaxing calypso style soundtrack. It fits in perfectly with the Beach Island theme of the game.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 25 paylines, an RTP ranging between 92.03% - 97.04%, and an outstanding top prize worth 37,500X your wager.

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: 0.30, 0.60, 0.90, 1.20, 1.50, 3.00, 6.00, 7.50, 15.00, 30.00, 60.00, 75.00, 150.00

  • Palm Tree Scatter Symbol: 50 for 2X, 125 for 3X, 250 for 4X, 2,500 for 5X
  • Gary the Gorilla Wild Symbol: 50 for 3X, 500X for 4X, 1,500 for 5X
  • Gold Coin Symbol: 50 for 3X, 150 for 4X, 1,000 for 5X
  • Purple Monkey Symbol: 25 for 3X, 100 for 4X, 500 for 5X
  • Toucan Symbol: 25 for 3X, 50 for 4X, 250 for 5X
  • Lemur Symbol: 25 for 3X, 50 for 4X, 150 for 5X
  • A Symbol: 10 for 3X, 25 for 4X, 100 for 5X
  • K Symbol: 10 for 3X, 25 for 4X, 100 for 5X
  • Q Symbol: 5 for 3X, 25 for 4X, 75 for 5X
  • J Symbol: 5 for 3X, 25 for 4X, 75 for 5X
  • 10 Symbol: 5 for 3X, 15 for 4X, 50 for 5X
  • 9 Symbol: 5 for 3X, 15 for 4X, 50 for 5X

Our Verdict on Gorilla Go Wilder

Leading software developer NextGen Gaming created this slot and unlike most sequels, this game is actually a vast improvement on the original as it features better graphics, more exciting gameplay, as well as a huge selection of fantastic bonus features. Kudos to NextGen Gaming for creating time-based expandable bonus content as this really does make you want to spin those reels again and again in order to unlock all of the islands to help Gary fully complete his globe-trotting adventure! It is not that difficult to trigger the Bonus Islands feature but it will take you lots of spins to unlock all 8 islands. The most lucrative island by far is Sunset Beach as it is here where you can win huge multiplier prizes as well as the top prize which is a spectacular 37,500X your wager! When it comes to variance, I found this slot to be High so expect to endure quite a few dry spins before eventually landing a decent cash payout on the reels. For slots with a similar Beach theme, check out Lava Loca and Froots.

Go bananas on the reels to win lots of cash prizes when you play Gorilla Go Wilder!