Bonzo’s Bananza

Bonzo’s Bananza Review

ELK Studios is back in the spotlight as the provider prepares to launch Bonzo's Bananza, which promises to be a spectacular slot set in the jungle against a backdrop of ancient pyramids. When you launch this title, you will see an unusual 5x5 grid with 259 betways for landing winning combinations. As with many ELK releases, the RTP is set at 94%, which is slightly below the current market average. As expected, the volatility here is also high, but the maximum multiplier is solid - x10,000.

According to the rules of the game, combinations here are sequences of three or more matching icons. At the same time, any combo must start from the leftmost reel, otherwise no payouts will be awarded. Cautious players can start with a minimum bet of 0.20, but it can be increased up to 100 euros, so Bonzo's Bananza may even suit high rollers. Theoretically, you can win up to 1 million euros at the maximum bet of €100, provided you make full use of the bonus features available in the game.

Bonzo's Bananza Slot - Reels Screen

The paytable for this title only has room for three card values, A, K, and Q, and they traditionally form the lowest-value combos. You will also see tropical fruits such as kiwi, orange, and watermelon, as well as a bird that can pay up to 5x your bet for 5 icons in a combo. ELK has also added special symbols such as Monkey Wild, Banana Wild, and Bonus, which unlock respins, extra multipliers, and other features.

Bonzo's Bananza Features

If you're looking for a simple video slot without bonus features, Bonzo's Bananza is definitely out of the question. ELK Studios has packed its creation with a multitude of interconnected extras that turn every spin into a potentially exciting event. Even the base game can delight you with two Wilds. But the real fun begins when you enter the Bonus Game.

Monkey Wild

Occupying 5 vertical cells, this symbol may not appear entirely on the reel. However, it can shift to cover all cells and give you more chances to form winning sequences. Although its ability to replace simple icons is its key feature, it can also carry extra multipliers. Finally, Monkey Wild will reward you with a respin while remaining stuck in its position. If you are lucky enough to land several of these icons, the respins will be triggered one after the other.

Banana Wild

Unlike the previous Wild, this symbol cannot carry extra multipliers. Moreover, it only occupies two cells. But Banana Wild can move up or down each time, rewarding you with a respin for such a move. Although this happens rarely, Banana Wild can connect with Monkey Wild, thereby increasing the multiplier on the latter. Since the multiplier increment can be different for each nudge, the win potential can grow significantly during a strong sequence.

Bonus Game

Sometimes chests appear on the game grid, and these are the very Bonus symbols that can trigger a unique bonus round. If you see at least three of these icons, Bonzo's Bananza will reward you with 5 free spins. Land Monkey Wild during this game, and it will remain in its position until the end. There are also 3 retrigger options here:

• You will receive 5 more free spins if you land at least 3 Bonus symbols during the bonus game.
• If there are 4 Bonus icons on the screen, you will also receive one Monkey Wild on the first free spin guaranteed.
• 5 Bonus symbols landed during the bonus game will give you 5 FS plus 2 Monkey Wilds in the first round, increasing the overall payout potential.

The good news is that respins triggered by Monkey Wild or Banana Wild are independent. This means that the FS counter does not decrease when these respins are triggered. And if you enter the bonus game during a respin, the state before the respin is triggered is preserved, so the respins continue when you have used up all your FSs.

Bonzo's Bananza Slot - Free Spins

Theme & Graphics

Bonzo's Bananza features cartoonish graphics with rich colors and vibrant animations. We particularly enjoyed the effects that appear during nudge and combo nudge, where symbols slide in or out and multipliers flash. It also looks very impressive when Banana Wild moves across the game grid. All this is combined with ethnic music with drums, jungle cries, funny monkey sounds, and solemn effects for big wins, so the sound design is also on point. Thanks to HTML5, we are dealing with a slot that runs smoothly on any modern mobile device, so you can even take this game with you on a trip.

Bonzo's Bananza Free Play

Some providers release demo versions of their upcoming titles well in advance of release, and ELK is one of them. So we already have our hands on Bonzo's Bananza free play version, and you can try it yourself without spending a penny. Just scroll up the page and click the Bonzo's Bananza demo button to play an almost unlimited number of rounds using free credits. This will allow you to get a feel for the volatility, feature frequency, and how the bonus mechanics function in practice.

Pros & Cons of the Bonzo's Bananza Slot

Our Verdict

After testing all the features of this title during a long session, we found that it is a fairly typical high-volatility release characteristic of ELK Studios. There are long dry spells and quite powerful bursts, which is common for this type of math model. The 94% RTP may deter players who prioritize long-term value, especially compared to slots with higher return settings.

The most attractive feature is arguably the sticky Monkey Wilds, where the multiplier can grow significantly during strong sequences. Retriggering the Bonus Game with four or five Bonus symbols is rare but can noticeably increase the payout potential. Overall, this is a game that alternates between calm periods and intense action. Fans of slots like Nitropolis series from ELK may appreciate this fresh release.