Introduction to Monkey Mania 2
Monkey Mania 2 is a casino slot from Playtech that follows up on Monkey Mania from 2020. This, as with the prequel, is a rather basic game with just 3 reels and 3 rows. However, Playtech has taken us from the jungle where a young monkey rules to a big city where the monkey is a music star with human features. The groovy monkey is the game’s Wild Symbol, substituting for all other symbols in making payline wins. He’s also the best-paying symbol by far. Let’s see how many monkeys we can land on these reels.
If you want a close-up of the monkey business in this game, you can play the free demo of Monkey Mania 2 at the top of this page.
Theme, Gameplay, and Payouts
Monkey Mania 2 is a video slot from Playtech with just 3 reels, 3 rows, and 5 paylines. The Min.bet is 0.05, and the Max.bet is 400. The game has high volatility and a generous RTP of 96.66%. Taking home the max win will grant you 5,000x the bet.
We’re in a big city full of modern skyscrapers, and some of them have Asian characters on them. There are also a couple of tall buildings in a classic Chinese style. The game’s 3 reels stand in the middle of the screen, and to the left of them is the monkey, flexing his knees to the rhythm of the music. He’s wearing big red sneakers, tight jeans, and dark sunglasses. To make a win, you need to land 3 matching symbols on one of the 5 paylines running from left to right. You can play the game on mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers.
The lower-paying symbols in Monkey Mania 2 are purple cans, headphones, rings, and speakers. They pay between 0.4x and 2x the bet for a win. The higher-paying symbols are yin & yang symbols and turntables. They will give you 5x and 20x the bet for a win. The Wild Symbol is the monkey, which substitutes for all the mentioned symbols. He’s also the best-paying symbol on his own, awarding 100x the bet for a winning payline.
Special Features & Slot Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot Monkey Mania 2?
You can win up to 5,000x the bet.
What features are available in the slot Monkey Mania 2?
The features are Wild Symbol, Win Multiplier Feature, Monkey Mania Respins, and Feature Buy.
Wild Symbol
The monkey is the game’s Wild Symbol. It appears on all reels and can replace any other symbol to help create the best possible winning combination. If a wild symbol lands partially on reel 2, it expands to cover the entire reel.
Win Multiplier Feature
Whenever all 9 symbols on a spin form winning combinations, you’ll trigger a random multiplier between 3x and 10x. The multiplier is used on the total win.
Monkey Mania Respins
The Monkey Mania Respins feature can trigger randomly on any spin. Whenever it happens, the monkey moves to reel 2 and becomes fully stacked for the entire respin feature. A random multiplier between 3x and 10x is chosen, but it won’t be used until the end of the feature, when it may be activated.
The reels will spin automatically until you score 3 wins. Each winning position is highlighted with an animation that remains throughout the feature. If you manage to mark all the grid’s positions, your total winnings will be multiplied by the multiplier at the end of the feature. If not, your winnings are the sum of your 3 wins.
Feature Buy
You can pay 100x the bet to trigger the Monkey Mania Respins feature with a random multiplier of 10x, 15x, 20x, 30x, 40, or 50x.
Final Thoughts on Monkey Mania 2
Monkey Mania 2 actually has a quite charming theme with a funky monkey turned city pop star. It’s not something we see every day, although there are some other animal-featured band games such as Rock the Reels Megaways, where lions, warthogs, and flamingos step up on the stage, and Banana Rock, where the stars are monkeys, just as in this game.
The game’s urban backdrop gives it a lively, modern vibe, and the colorful graphics look modern. However, that’s where most of the excitement checks out. With only a 3x3 grid, 5 paylines, and a handful of features, the gameplay feels cramped and repetitive rather quickly. The wild monkey does his best to steal the show, but even he can’t hide the fact that there just isn’t much going on.
The simplicity might appeal to players who want something straightforward. But for everyone else, Monkey Mania 2 lands squarely in the “perfectly okay” category. Think of it as a light snack rather than a full meal.
Monkey Mania 2 from Playtech: looks nice, sounds funky, and plays it very safe from start to finish.
