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The Ultimate 5 review

Theme and Storyline

The Ultimate 5 has a safari theme showcasing a host of African animals.

Players will find themselves on a fantasy African savannah with a deep blue sky above and rolling golden grass surrounding them. Here, they will meet a majestic lion and begin exploring the exotic setting.

This game is a great choice for animal lovers and players looking for an escape into nature.

Graphics, Sounds and Animations

The soundtrack is filled with drum beats and dramatic notes, highlighting the breathtaking setting. The reels spin and land with a satisfying shuffle and wins are celebrated with a playful flute solo. This cheerful music is somewhat at odds with the more somber tone of the main soundtrack, but both tunes are pleasant.

The animals are animated in a realistic cartoon style and each one glows within their reel. Elephants, rhinos, and water buffalo all appear among the symbols.

The most iconic symbol is the lion, whose vibrant mane flows beyond his reel. Of all the wildlife, he seems to look at the players the most directly. He seems ready to guide players through the warm and vast land. Some players might be fondly reminded of the Disney classic The Lion King.

Behind the reels, players will see a beautiful African landscape featuring Marula trees, a winding river, and gently waving grass. Every now and then, white birds fly by in the distance, adding depth to the scene.

Overall, the animation and soundtrack of The Ultimate 5 create a vivid savannah world.

Gameplay

The Ultimate 5 has five reels and three rows.

There are a total of 20 win lines.

The pace of the gameplay is smooth and fast, ensuring players will have no trouble staying involved.

Wilds, Bonuses and Free Spins

The Wild symbol substitutes for all symbols except the Free Spins symbol and Money symbol. It also doesn’t substitute for 5 of a kind for all high-paying symbols.

The Scatter symbol can land anywhere on the reels and triggers the Free Spins feature whenever players land 3 or more. The number of free spins awarded depends on the number of Scatter symbols that trigger the feature as follows:

• 3 Scatter symbols – 8 free spins
• 4 Scatter symbols – 10 free spins
• 5 Scatter symbols –12 free spins

Throughout the Free Spins feature, lower value symbols are removed from the reels bit by bit. Players can be awarded further free spins for landing at least 2 overlay Free Spin symbols which can land at random on top of other symbols.

The Money symbol is assigned a randomized value from a selection of options for each spin. It appears on reels 2, 3, and 4 during the base game, but on all reels during the Hold and Spin Super Boost feature.

The Hold and Spin Boost feature is triggered when players land 3 or more Money symbols. During this feature, the regular set of reels is replaced by reels of only Money symbols and free positions.

Players begin the Hold and Spin Boost feature with 3 respins, and every time a Money symbol lands adjacent to another Money symbol they connect, creating a group. Throughout the feature, Money symbols remain stuck to the reels.

Bet Sizes, RTP and Variance

The return to player of this game is 96.5%, above our yardstick for average RTP of roughly 96%.

The range of bets on the site we tested ran from a minimum bet per spin of $/£/€0.20 up to a maximum of $/£/€100 per spin.

Coming in with high volatility, The Ultimate 5 is an excellent match for our preferred slot machine strategies. Our slot strategies target the highest possible volatility.

Conclusion

We recommend this high RTP, high volatility safari-themed slot.

With RTP solidly above average and strategy-friendly high volatility, this game is an easy choice for mathematically-minded players.

The vibrant animation and well-executed theme make this slot an immersive experience.

The bonus features add extra interest and ensure that the gameplay is engaging.