The Wild Wings of Phoenix

Review of Wild Wings of Phoenix

This game is one of those dependable releases. The Wild Wings of Phoenix isn’t exactly ground-breaking, but it's a well-rounded game that combines familiar elements effectively. It uses a playing field with 5 reels, 3 rows and 10 winlines.

The theme of Wild Wings of Phoenix transports you to an old temple, featuring the game’s Wild symbols, the mythical phoenixes. The visuals are clear and well-made.

The game has high volatility with a hit frequency of 15.32%, meaning a win roughly every 6.5 spins. The maximum win per spin is 500x, with stakes ranging from £0.10 to £500. However, the theoretical RTP is only 95.40%, slightly below average.

Features

The paytable includes 10 symbols: 4 low-value and 6 high-value. The low pays are card ranks from Jacks to Aces, awarding up to 10x your bet for five-of-a-kind. High pays include themed symbols like feathers, golden eggs, snakes, animals, and two character symbols. The female character symbol pays the most, at a 50x payout for five.

Special symbols include Phoenix Wilds and Golden Mask Scatters. Phoenix Wilds substitute for other symbols and appear on the middle three reels. They are Expanding Wilds, covering the entire reel when they land. Golden Mask Scatters trigger free spins.

Landing 3+ Golden Mask Scatters starts the Free Spins feature with 12 free spins. Landing 1, 2, or 3 extra Phoenix Wilds awards 1, 3, or 5 extra free spins, respectively. Phoenix Wilds also upgrade all instances of the lowest high pays on the reels to the next more valuable high pays for the duration of the feature.

Review Summary

Overall, Wild Wings of Phoenix is an enjoyable slot that is only let down by its below average RTP. The game features appealing visuals and free spins with symbol upgrades, plus Expanding Wilds in the base game. If you want some simple entertainment, this title delivers, though its math model might not keep you hooked for very long.