Wild Wild Pearls Slot Demo

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Pro Tips

Wild Wild Pearls is incredibly volatile. I claimed a 90x payout with my first spin and unlocked the free spins a few spins later, but shortly after finishing that feature, I went 30 spins without a single win. It also took me another 136 spins before I saw the feature again.

I recommend being very cautious with how you approach this game. Prepare for a long session and lower your wager accordingly. If you only have enough for 20 or so spins, you could have nothing to show for your troubles at the end.

The same applies to the “Buy Feature” option (not available in the UK).

There is an option to buy the standard feature for 75x or the Super Free Spins for 150x. I tested it during a demo playthrough and opted for the former. I forked over 75x of my not-so-hard-earned demo credits and received a fraction over 12x in return.

You should never expect a win when using this option. You probably knew that. But if you’re thinking that you’ll still get a decent return, think again. There’s no guarantee.

Wild Wild Pearls Slot Bonus Features and Free Spins

There are 2,304 ways to win on Wild Wild Pearls. This system connects all matching symbols from one reel to the next. As long as you get three of the same symbols on the first three reels, you will win, regardless of how seemingly disjointed that payline is.

It’s not quite Megaways, and it doesn’t have the punch of a Cluster Pays and Tumbling Reels combination, but it works really well with the unique reel structure, which features 6 reels in a 3x3x4x4x4x4 layout, reminding me of the grid setup on NetEnt’s Motörhead.

This game grid isn’t the only thing that caught my attention, though, as Wild Wild Pearls also has a couple of eye-catching features.

Wilds

The Wild symbol is somewhat unique here, as it only appears on the first two reels. It’s disappointing, but if I had to pick two reels to land a Wild, it would be the first two. Also, as these reels have fewer rows than the others, the Wilds are more impactful when they appear.

As always, the Wilds substitute for all of the main game symbols but not the special symbols (Bonus, Super Bonus, and Money symbols).

Bonus Symbols

There are two Bonus symbols, a standard one and a Super Bonus one. They only appear on the third reel. When I first saw this, I anticipated an easy passage into the feature, but as I discovered, I needed more than just the Scatter.

The free spins feature triggers with two Wilds and the Scatter, so while the setup is a little different from other slots, the outcome is the same, as you still need three symbols.

Money Symbols

Money symbols (pearls) appear on the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth reels. They reveal payout totals of up to 10x, as well as the game’s four fixed jackpots (25x, 50x, 75x, and 100x). To collect the values shown on the Money symbols, you need to land Wilds on the first two reels.

This is also where the multipliers above reels three, four, five, and six come into play. They are added to the value of collected Money symbols that appear on those specific reels.

Free Spins

Despite needing three symbols on three specific reels, the free spins feature triggered quite quickly for me. I landed it within my first 10 spins. I had intended to count my spins and test the payouts, but it happened so quickly that it caught me by surprise, and I didn’t even see my spin count.

I only claimed a 21x payout from that feature, but I was eager to try again, and this is when the variance stung me. I waited for another 136 spins before it landed again, although this time, I was rewarded with a 68x payout. As noted above, I followed this by buying the feature for 75x and getting just over 12x in return.

Wild Wild Pearls Slot Design and Visuals

The game grid on Wild Wild Pearls caught my attention straight away. I love anything unique, and while it’s not completely original, I enjoyed the fact that Pragmatic Play tried to think outside of the box.

The background depicts a deep ocean scene, with fish swimming around and keeping things interesting. The symbol illustrations are also well done, but there are no striking 3D visuals or animations here.

How to Play the Wild Wild Pearls Slot

I didn’t have any issues playing Wild Wild Pearls. If you fancy a few spins, here’s what you need to do:

• Adjust your stake with the plus and minus buttons
• Double-check the wager total
• Press the big button between the spin adjustors to start those reels turning
• Toggle the speaker icon to turn the sound on/off
• Press the “i” button to access the paytable

Wild Wild Pearls Slot Mobile Compatibility

I don’t recall ever having an issue playing a Pragmatic Play slot on mobile, and Wild Wild Pearls continued that good run. It ran great on my Android phone and looked even better on my iPad and iPhone. I don’t really have a preference for any of these, as the graphics aren’t detailed enough to make much of a difference, but I found the iPad version a little easier due to the bigger screen.

Conclusion

This Pragmatic Play release is not a flawless pearl. It’s more like a farmed pearl that has lost its lustre—still worthwhile, but not as good as it could have been. It’s worth a play or two, but keep an eye on your balance, as this is a very volatile title.