Introduction to Jack O’Wild
Jack O’Wild is a casino slot from Gamzix that welcomes you to a creepy world of thrills for this coming Halloween. You find yourself in front of a harrowing mansion, surrounded by dead trees, gravestones, and a gray fog that seems to only be getting thicker, setting the mood as soon as you enter the game. If not apparent, the game is one of many Halloween releases that always drop around the Autumn season, and Gamzix isn’t the only one, as so far we’ve seen glimpses of other games to look forward to, such as Dead Headz by the new studio Jinx Gaming, and The Grim Reaper from Quickspin. Those games come with the Halloween-theme staples of zombies and death itself, but worry not, as Jack O’Wild has something similar, and it’s the titular character that has a pun for a name, acts as the game's Wild Symbols, and will even expand with Multipliers, which we think fits perfectly for the theme. We felt that this, coupled with the classic soundtrack, made for a game that’s just screaming to be played on a dark, chilling night in October, and with its relatively simple game plan of Expanded Wild Symbols, Multipliers, and Bonus Game, you might even find yourself hitting the max win of 10,000X the bet.
If you want to check out Jack O’Wild’s volatile horror spins for yourself, then you can check out the game’s free demo, which we host here on our website. So come along and explore a haunted mansion that’s straight out of an Edgar Allan Poe book.
Theme, Gameplay & Payouts
Jack O’Wild is a video slot from Gamzix with 5 reels, 4 rows, and 20 paylines, allowing you to make winning combinations by lining up 3 or more of the same symbols in adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost reel. You can choose between making a Min.bet of 0.10 and a Max.bet of 100. Jack O’Wild comes with an average RTP of 96.02%, but you should take note that gaming operators may use one of the other versions of the game, which sit at lower RTPs at 95.03%, 94.02%, and 92.03%. The game also sits at a high volatility, making big wins not happen that often, but when it hits, it really hits, such as up to the game's max win of 10,000X the bet.
As previously mentioned, you’ll find the playing grid out in the yard in front of an abandoned mansion, but maybe it’s not as abandoned as you would think, as there’s something prowling its grounds. You can play the game on most desktops, notepads, and mobiles.
The lower-paying symbols are 10, J, Q, K, and A. Creating a win with 5 of the same symbols will pay out 1X the bet. The higher-paying symbols are a pair of candles, a tombstone, a ring, a lantern, and a raven. By landing a win with 5 of the same symbols, the game will pay out 4X to 15X the bet. You’ll also find Special Symbols like the Wild Symbols and Scatter Symbols, but we will talk more about those in the next section.
Special Features & Slot Mechanics
What is the max win in the Jack O’Wild Slot?
You can win up to 10,000X the bet.
What are the features in the slot Jack O’Wild?
The features are Wild Symbols, Free Spins, and Feature Buy.
Wild Symbols
You’ll find two different types of Wild Symbols as you play, one of them being the titular Jack O’Wild symbol, which shows up in the base game, and it will Expand when part of a winning combination with a random Multiplier of 2X to 100X. The second Wild Symbol is a regular Wild Symbol that will help you form winning combinations by being able to substitute for all symbols except Scatter Symbols, however, this one can only be found in the bonus game.
Free Spins
You can trigger the Free Spins bonus game by landing 3 Scatter Symbols, and it will award a baseline of 3 spins. However, before the bonus game starts, you’ll spin to be awarded a Total Win Multiplier, ranging from 2X to 100X, and a set amount of Sticky Wild Symbols, ranging from 5 to 20, for the duration of the feature.
Feature Buy
You have the option of instantly jumping into the Free Spins bonus game by using the Feature Buy for a price based on the current bet.
100X = Instantly starts the Free Spins bonus game.
Final Thoughts on Jack O’Wild
When we first started up Jack O’Wild, we thought that the theme, visuals, and setting were perfect for a Halloween-themed game, but we are also always kinda wary whenever it comes to seasonal-themed games, as they’re a bit of a 50/50 of either being a cheap reskin of another game or actually coming with some depth. We have the glad news of saying that Gamzix actually delivered on quite a solid game, albeit a bit on the lighter side of features; it isn’t all too bad and can definitely own up to its volatile nature. We also love the word pun in the game’s title and titular character, as even something small like that can help make a slot just that little bit more special. But with all of that said, let us move over to discuss the game's stats and features.
Starting with the RTP, we have a very average one at 96.02%, while at the same time sitting at a great max win of 10,000X the bet. If you’re looking to hunt down this max win, then the base game might not be it, as even though it is excellent at landing consistent wins and multiplying them, thanks to the Expanded Wild Symbols, you’ll probably have more luck in the bonus game. While the Free Spins offer a lot, sadly, the spins before the bonus game actually start can be quite determining, as that’s where you’ll be hitting the Total Win Multiplier and Sticky Wilds. With some luck, you can enter the bonus game with a fully stacked playing grid of Wilds and a Multiplier of up to 100X, and even though that might not be that common, it is definitely the easiest way to hit the max win. So, if you’re looking for some spooky spins or thrilling wins, then be sure to keep this game in mind.
Jack O’Wild is a slot with a perfect Halloween theme and light, but volatile features, that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
