Manhattan Goes Wild

The base game takes place on a 5×3 grid with 243 ways to win. The symbols rotate quickly: among them are cocktails, cigarettes, microphones, young ladies, gentlemen and, of course, neon-style Manhattan itself. A feature of the base game is the Wild Meter feature: every time the main characters appear on the reels (in the style of Jay and Betty), the corresponding counter is filled. When the counter is full, all symbols of this character on the field turn into Wilds - this often leads to a powerful win even without a bonus.

The basic dynamics are not the brightest, but thanks to the Wild Meter features and the random appearance of Wilds, the slot does not let you get bored, and small winnings maintain a balance between bonus modes.

The main feature is Manhattan Free Spins. To get into the bonus, you need to catch three or more Scatters (a golden skyscraper). In the bonus round, both Wild Meters (Jay and Betty) act at once: every time the meter is filled, all corresponding symbols on the field become Wilds. It's cool that in the bonus the meters are not reset between spins, but can be triggered several times, which gives a chance to fill the entire Wild grid and get an upset.

Another feature is Golden Wild: when the meters are full, additional Wilds can appear on the field in random places. After the bonus ends, the balance often changes for the better, especially if you managed to catch several triggers on the Wild.

The symbols are designed in a retro style: cheap - card suits (A, K, Q, J, 10), medium - glasses, cigarettes, microphones, shakers. The most valuable are Jay and Betty: it is their portraits that trigger the Wild Meter. Wild is the Wild logo in neon tones, Scatter is a golden skyscraper. All winnings on cheap symbols are balance support, and large winnings are only through the mass transformation of symbols into Wilds.

The maximum win is x2,083 of the bet. To do this, you need a setup, where both meters are filled in the bonus feature, and the field is covered with Wild as much as possible. In practice, bonuses most often give x50-x250, but there are upsets if meters are triggered several times in a row. Volatility is below average: the balance is stable, it is difficult to lose everything in a couple of minutes, but large big wins are rare.

The graphics are made in the spirit of the Jazz Age: neon signs, luxurious dresses, retro cocktails. Animations are smooth, each launch of the bonus is accompanied by a change of music to something even more festive. The sounds are a mix of jazz, laughter, cocktail calls, and the hustle and bustle of New York City. The optimisation is good: the slot is equally pleasant to play on both PC and mobile.

Manhattan Goes Wild is the perfect slot for beginners, lovers of old-school aesthetics, positive vibe, and those who are tired of complex and "sad" machines. Everything is simple, bright and clear here: you can relax, spin in the background, without delving into complex mechanics.

It is better to bet up to 2% of the bankroll per spin - volatility is low, sessions last a long time. The RTP is standard 96.16%, but in some casinos there are versions with 94% - be sure to check the indicator. Auto-spins are convenient to use, but I advise you to manually control the balance sometimes so as not to miss interesting moments.