Panther’s Reign

If you thought that Panther’s Reign is a slot game themed around the deadly wildcat then you’d be right — so no points for surprises. It’s a sleek title, with an equally sleek design. Quickspin definitely put a lot of style power behind this one. The game takes you deep into the Amazon jungle, where lush vegetation and the very real danger of wild beasts dominates the scene. The background music is hypnotic, a combination of beating drums and the ambient sounds of the wild. The compelling thrums are offset by the rushing sound of a river and the call of exotic birds.

In terms of symbols there’s a lot of what you might expect. Unfortunately the mesmerizing theme didn’t stretch as far as the low value symbols, which are include hearts, spades, clubs, and diamonds. On the plus side, these have been designed into multi colored gemstones and set into stone, so it wouldn’t be fair to be entirely critical. The higher value symbols are frogs, parrots, monkeys, jaguars, and panthers. Naturally the panther is the most valuable symbol at 2, 10 or 100 x stake for 3, 4 or 5 in a winning combination. The remaining symbol are a gold Wild, which is scarred by the panther’s talons, replacing all symbols bar the Scatter.

Although there are three main features in this slot, two of these can only be triggered from within the base game. This does reduce the value of the gameplay, making it more challenging to scoop up big wins. Here’s how the features come together:

Panther’s Reign gets a 5 out of 5 on Quickspin’s volatility ranking, so from the get go you’re aware that this is dangerous territory. The slot’s top prize comes in at precisely 5202.2 x your bet, which is both specific and impressive. But it’s also the least likely prize you’ll walk away with, having a probability of 1 in 100 billion spins. So, quite frankly, if you’re looking to win that kind of money you’re better off buying a lottery ticket.

But it’s not all doom and gloom as Panther’s Reign also offers other exciting payouts. A big win is considered as anything that hits 15 x, and this will happen often enough at 1 in 144 spins. Super wins, Mega wins and Epic wins come in at 40 x, 70 x and 100 x respectively. The chances here are obviously smaller but the really good news is that players have a bigger chance of hitting the Epic Win (1 in 626 spins) than the Mega Win (1 in 1,660). It’s an odd choice by Quickspin – but one that works in the player’s favor.

Panther’s Reign has an RTP of 96.25%, indicating a decent potential return if you have the stamina for dry spells in the jungle. The game’s mascot is the most valuable symbol at 2, 10 or 100 x stake for 3, 4 or 5 panthers in a winning combination. The gold wild offers 2,10 or 100 x stake for 3, 4 or 5 in a win.