Safari King

In the regular Safari King game, you don't need to get used to anything at all - there are five reels, four symbols on each, a total of 50 lines. It's simple: you spin and watch how the symbols of elephants, rhinos, antelopes, the classic A-K-Q-J and, of course, the lion king himself appear. The wild symbol (this is the same lion with the Wild inscription) appears often, and sometimes it even feels like there are a little more of them in the base game than usual in other slots from Pragmatic Play. There are no random features or cascades here - a purely old-school spin with symbols appearing. Sometimes this is exactly what you need - without any bells and whistles, just watch how the combinations are collected.

The bonus in Safari King is a classic of the genre: to trigger free spins, you need to catch three Scatters with the Free Spins logo on the second, third and fourth reels. After that, 8 free spins are given. During free spins, additional Wilds are added to the reels — with each spin, one Wild is guaranteed to be placed on each reel (except for the first one), so it becomes noticeably more fun on the screen. Another point is that if you catch at least one Scatter again, they give an additional spin, and there is no theoretical limit: free spins can be extended as long as there are Scatter symbols.

There are no Bonus Buy options in Safari King, so it all depends on luck. In general, the bonus game is not about crazy multipliers, but about a stable chance for decent combinations thanks to a bunch of Wilds.

The theme here is African: elephants, rhinos, antelopes, cheetahs are on the reels, and the rest of the symbols are standard cards (A, K, Q, J). The most valuable is an elephant, followed by a rhinoceros and an antelope. Scatter is the logo of Free Spins, and Wild is a portrait of a lion that substitutes for all regular symbols (except Scatter) and gives good chances of matching. The largest payouts are if you catch five bishops on a line or collect several Wilds. Small wins usually come for any combinations of card symbols, they keep the balance afloat.

The maximum win in Safari King is x1000 of the bet for one spin. To achieve it, in fact, you need to catch a full screen of bishops or wilds in the bonus game, when free spins pour additional Wilds on almost all positions. But from experience, most often several good lines with wilds and bishops fall out in the bonus, and it is quite possible to really bring x200-x400, especially if free spins drag on due to respins. The slot is somewhere average in terms of volatility, so huge winnings are rare, but the balance does not merge instantly.

The graphics here are without any frills, but everything is nicely drawn: the background is sunset, savannah, normal animations, no acid palette. The animal symbols are recognisable, even though they are somewhat simple. Music is a typical "African" motif, which quickly becomes a background and does not irritate. Everything runs smoothly and lag-free, and it looks exactly the same on your phone as it does on a PC.

Safari King is suitable for those who love old-school slots and don't want to understand the intricacies of modern mechanics. If you are closer to simple machines with clear bonuses, frequent wilds and free spins without quests and riddles, this slot is quite your option. For beginners, it is also ok - there is nothing to learn here, everything is clear from the first spin.

Safari King usually has a claimed RTP around 96.49%, but Pragmatic Play may release versions with a lower RTP – up to 94.08% in some casinos, so it's best to always check the info before playing. The volatility here is average — don't expect instant leaks or cosmic hits. I would advise betting no more than 2-3% of the bankroll per spin, and it is better to catch free spins manually, because auto-spins do not affect anything here. There is no option to buy a bonus - everything is only through Scatter.