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Midnight Wilds Review

Midnight Wilds by Playtech Origins is a 5x3, 243 ways slot featuring Random Wilds, Free Spins (with retriggers), a Buy-In Feature, and a maximum jackpot of 500x your total bet.

Midnight Wilds plays out under winter Arctic skies, where players get to witness the awe-inspiring light show known as the Northern Lights (or Aurora Borealis). The natural wonder of the Northern Lights is caused by charged particles from the sun colliding with gas particles in the Earth’s atmosphere, resulting in ethereal bands of light that fill the night sky with a breathtaking glow.

It could be argued that Midnight Wilds draws inspiration from Quickspin’s stunning Northern Sky slot released in 2018. Both games share a common theme, with similar reel symbols and mountainous landscapes in the background. Aesthetics aside, Midnight Wilds is very much its own game with Random Wilds and Free Spins providing plenty of entertainment and anticipation in this high volatility 243 ways game.

The slot plays out on 5 reels set against a snowy wilderness. Betting starts at 0.05 coins, and peaks at 500 coins per spin, depending on the wagering limits set by the casino. Simply choose your bet size with the + and - buttons, and click Spin. Autoplay and Quickspin options are available for accelerated gameplay. The paytable can be viewed by clicking on the Info button.

The orange geometric sun is Wild and substitutes for all paying symbols to complete winning combinations. When the Random Wild feature is triggered, up to 5 Wild Symbols can randomly land anywhere on the reels. The Random Wild feature can trigger on any spin in the Base Game and Free Spins.

Apart from Random Wilds and the Free Spins bonus, Midnight Wilds also has a Buy feature. The Free Spins feature (8 Free Spins with Random Wilds) can be purchased at any point in the game, and the total number of Free Spins awarded can be increased by spinning the Wheel of Luck. Be aware, however, this is a gamble feature, and while winning up to 40 Free Spins is achievable, the gamble round may result in zero OR fewer Free Spins. If two Scatter symbols land on the reels in the Base Game, the price of the Buy feature is reduced 1x your total bet.

Intro

Game Symbols

Midnight Wilds features 5 high and 5 low-value symbols, along with a Scatter and Wild. The high-value symbols are the electric neon wild animals, while the low-value symbols are the multi-colored gems. The Scatter Symbol is the blue and purple lotus flower, which appears on reels 1, 3 and 5 only. Landing all three Scatters will trigger the Free Spins feature. As mentioned earlier, the geometric orange sun is the Wild symbol, and this symbol substitutes for all symbols (except the Scatter).

The payout values displayed in the paytable may seem confusing and slightly misleading. Wins are multiplied by the coin bet, and the size of the coin bet is the total bet divided by 25. This means your total bet divided by 25 and multiplied by the value in the paytable will be your win amount. Ok, enough with the maths! Let’s take a look at the maximum payouts for 5 of a kind winning combinations:

• Wild - 220x total bet
• Tiger - 20x total bet
• Ram and Wolf - 10x total bet
• Lynx and Owl - 6x total bet
• Red and Orange Gems - 4x total bet
• Pink, Blue Green Gems - 2x total bet

Free spins in Midnight Wilds

Landing 3 lotus Scatters on reels 1, 3, and 5 will trigger the Free Spins feature (aptly named Midnight Free Games). The player is awarded 8 Free Spins, and the Random Wild feature will be active during the Free Spins feature. Landing 2 or 3 Scatters during Free Spins awards 2 and 8 extra Free Spins respectively. Players have the option of buying Midnight Free Games. Spinning the Wheel of Luck could trigger up to 40 Free Spins, but remember this is a gamble feature and may not always work in your favour!

What is the jackpot (max win)?

Midnight Wilds is a high volatility game, with a Return To Player (RTP) of 95%. The minimum bet is 0.05 coins per spin, with a maximum bet of 500.00 coins depending on the wagering limits set by the casino. The maximum regular symbol payout is 220x total bet, and the maximum jackpot is capped at 500x your total bet.

Where can I play Midnight Wilds?

You can play Midnight Wilds for real money at one of the listed casinos below: Where to play Midnight Wilds.

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Midnight Wilds is available in multiple languages on all devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. The game loads quickly and provides a seamless gaming experience across most devices and platforms.

SlotCatalog verdict

Midnight Wilds is a simple game with two engaging features, namely Random Wilds and Midnight Free Games. While the game is well designed and easy on the eye, it lacks the sophistication and refinement of the "original" Northern Lights slot that inspired a genre. The Random Wild feature adds a sense of excitement and anticipation to every spin, ensuring that gameplay never feels repetitive. This feature seems to trigger fairly frequently in our gameplay session. The 500x jackpot and regular symbol payouts are not particularly exciting considering the absence of multipliers AND the fact that this is a high volatility game with an RTP of 95% (below the industry average of 96-97%). Note, the Buy Feature is not available in all countries.

Pros

• Random Wilds in Base Game and Free Spins
• Free Spins can be retriggered
• Cost of Buy Feature is reduced when 2 Scatters land on the reels

Cons

• No multipliers (could be forgiven thanks to Random Wilds)
• Below average RTP at 95%
• Payouts could be better