Wolf Cub from NetEnt: Slot Review - join the pack!

Winter based games are very popular with players these days so it was no surprise when software studio NetEnt based their latest slot release Wolf Cub in a woodland setting covered in snow. This game revolves around an adorable little wolf cub called Wolfie as it journeys through the snowy woods along with a ragtag bunch of friendly animals including a bear, a lynx, a moose, and an owl. It is said that if the wolf cub howls when a full moon is in sight then something truly magical happens. Let’s see if howling at the moon really can make something spectacular happen and not make you look like a crazy person in the process!

Wolf Cub is a 5 reel slot with 20 paylines and comes with Free Spins, Stacked Symbols, Wild Multipliers, and a Blizzard feature.

Special Features

The first feature to highlight is the Wild symbol. This symbol is denoted by an icy blue paw print and like most Wild symbols, it substitutes for all other symbols on screen except for the Scatter symbol to help form winning combinations. Keep a close eye on this symbol as it is the highest paying symbol in the game. If you are lucky enough to land 5 of these symbols on an active payline then you’ll be howling with delight with a wonderful payout of 2,000 coins!

The Scatter symbol is illustrated by a shiny image of the moon and if you land 3 or more of these symbols anywhere on the reels then you will activate the Free Spins feature. When this feature is triggered, all the reels with Scatter symbols will spin with numbers of Free Spins on them. When the reels stop, you will receive a number of Free Spins equal to the sum of all the Free Spins numbers that are displayed on the reels. Amazingly, it is possible to land up to a maximum of 115 Free Spins while in this feature.

Symbols can also appear fully stacked during Free Spins and if one symbol appears fully stacked on reel 1 then you will trigger the Blizzard feature. When this feature is triggered, all matching symbols of the fully stacked symbol will spread towards reel 1 and fill in all the spaces in the row between them and the stacked symbol on reel 1. Wild symbols can also take part in the Blizzard feature but only if they land fully stacked on reel 1.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The game is a real visual treat for the eyes as you might expect from renowned software developer NetEnt. It is set in a beautiful snow-capped forest with large trees in the background and you’ll notice the main attraction of the game the cute little wolf cub appropriately called Wolfie is sat right beside the reels in the bottom left-hand corner. The symbols are cartoonish in style and full of detail and include Wolfie, a Bear, a Lynx, an Owl, a Moose, and the standard Heart – Spade icons. The animations are excellent as symbols burst into life and move about on the reels and a circle of snowflakes peppers each winning symbol when you form a win on the reels.

The music is bouncy and melodic and ties in really well with the cute style of the game.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 20 paylines, a really good RTP of 96.34%, and a maximum payout worth 2,000X your stake.

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: 0.20, 0.40, 0.60, 0.80, 1.00, 1.20, 1.40, 1.60, 1.80, 2.00, 2.40, 2.80, 3.20, 3.60, 4.00, 5.00, 6.00, 7.00, 8.00, 9.00, 10.00, 12.00..200.00

• Wolf Paw Wild Symbol: 100 for 3X, 500 for 4X, 2,000 for 5X
• Wolfie Symbol: 50 for 3X, 250 for 4X, 600 for 5X
• Bear Symbol: 25 for 3X, 100 for 4X, 300 for 5X
• Moose Symbol: 20 for 3X, 80 for 4X, 250 for 5X
• Lynx Symbol: 15 for 3X, 60 for 4X, 200 for 5X
• Owl Symbol: 10 for 3X, 40 for 4X, 150 for 5X
• Red Spade Symbol: 5 for 3X, 20 for 4X, 80 for 5X
• Orange Heart Symbol: 5 for 3X, 20 for 4X, 80 for 5X
• Yellow Club Symbol: 5 for 3X, 20 for 4X, 80 for 5X
• Green Diamond Symbol: 5 for 3X, 20 for 4X, 80 for 5X

Our Verdict on Wolf Cub

Wolf Cub is produced by NetEnt and it's a fun-filled trip to a snowy woodland. The game features some amazing graphics, cracking features, and it is super easy to play. I was actually able to trigger Free Spins on more than one occasion while playing and it is fantastic that you can get up to 115 Free Spins in total while in this feature. The standout attraction of the slot is of course the Blizzard feature as this is where you can score some massive payouts especially if you manage to land a fully stacked Wild symbol on reel 1. I found this game to be of Medium variance so you’ll find that wins come more often the more you spin the reels and with a top prize worth 2,000X your wager to aim for then what’s stopping you from checking out this game right now?

Get ready for a howling adventure when you play Wolf Cub!