Wild Plunder Slot

The game has a 96.6% RTP rating, though the low variance of the game, means that although wins come in more often, they are much smaller than the wins that you might find on more volatile slot games. The size of wins can be offset by the amount of money you throw at the machine. Accepting wagers from 0.25 to a massive 625 coins, you could rake in a good haul of cash, if you are lucky. This might even tempt a few high rollers to chance their hand at this otherwise novice targeting title.

Themes, Soundtrack, and Symbols

The visuals presented to us by NextGen for this slot are refreshing. Some might argue that the cartoon style graphics are a little childish, but we believe that it merely adds humour and light-hearted fun to the game.

The background and the icons are well rendered in 3D animation and match the visuals offered to us by some of the foremost leaders in the slot industry. The way in which the see-through reel set is placed on the backdrop of an animated and ever-moving ocean horizon is engaging and it adds a touch of class to the game. Allow the cool Caribbean waters to send impulses of relaxation to your brain. Sit back and enjoy this sunny slot ensemble.

Be on the lookout for various happenings in the background, as these could influence the gameplay in your favour.

All of the symbols presented in this game are uniquely designed to enhance the game and its theme. The provider has not taken any shortcuts in the icon display and unlike many others, has stayed away from generic card deck symbols and the like.

The lower value symbols are represented by various coins made out of either wood, bronze, silver, or gold. I’m sure that it is common sense which of these symbols has the higher value. The more premium symbols are a bit more involved and include Jugs of Ale, Treasure Chests, Ghost Pirates, and an angry looking Pink Octopus, who is also the highest value icon of them all.

Last, but not least, there is a WILD symbol that substitutes for all standard symbols to help complete winning combinations. This is represented by the main character of the slot - the beautiful ‘Jolly Rhonda’. This symbol is also prominent in 3 base game special features.

Special Features

Special features are the lures that attract players to try out specific titles. Fortunately for NextGen, this game offers a variety of additional fun over and above normal base game wins.

There are three base game features that can be triggered at random throughout the game. These all incorporate WILDs in some or other manner and add to the seafaring adventure. These include:

Wild Current: 

When the current changes, the pull is strong enough to spin the globe until the island comes into view. When this happens, you will find between 3 and 9 new WILD symbols on your reels. These may easily bring you some welcome extra wins.

Rhoda’s Re-spin: 

If a single WILD symbol lands anywhere on the reels, Rhoda will appear and reward a re-spin of the reels with that WILD locked in place for the spin.

Release the Kraken: 

When the Kraken appears in the sea on the screen, don’t jump in fright, but rather raise your hands in celebration, as you are about to receive several random WILDS onto your screen to help produce winning combinations.

Main Feature – Free Spins

Any game with a good exciting free spin bonus round is bound to make it in the online world of slots. Great free spin features are well sought after nowadays by modern video slot players. The free spin round offered in this game is WILD to the hilt.

Trigger the bonus round by landing 2 or more Jolly Rhonda Wilds on the screen. This gets the action underway with 5 free spins. Now, you may think that a mere 5 spins are an insult to paying players, but the amount of WILD action packed into this feature may have you thinking a little differently after the wins are tallied.

When Wilds land on the screen they will roam from right to left by one space after each reel spin. That is not all though. With each spin, one of the premium icons will also turn WILD. This may lead to an opportunity where you land up with a full screen of Wilds showing, thereby granting you the game jackpot win.

Jackpots

Because of the low variance of the game, you cannot expect massive payouts to come your way, as the machine is paying out smaller amounts all the time. The Octopus high symbol will pay out 14x your total bet (350x line bet) when lining up 5 of them on a single payline. 

The biggest winning potential lies in the clutches of the free spin round. Should you manage to rack up a screen full of WILDS, it will pay you out 400 times your stake.

Game Verdict

Low variance offerings are usually great games for beginners to start on because, with some moderate bankroll management, your money can last you a long time with the frequent small wins offered throughout the gameplay. However, with the huge maximum betting limit, more skilful players could fish with some fine pirate loot, too.

If you are a NextGen fan and feel you want to try something a little more volatile, try the medium variance Ever After slot, or the high volatility King Kong Fury slot game. Otherwise, if pirate themes grab you, but you are looking for something a little more serious, NetEnt’s Ghost Pirates should do the trick nicely.