Bow Wow - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

It is played on a 5x3 grid and has 243 payways. It has a maximum win of 1,600x the total bet and is a medium to high volatility game. The RTP if 95.6% and its features include free spins, random stacked wilds, and sticky wilds.

Introduction

Be the leader of the pack in this dog-themed slot with a special Matrix Spins feature, stacked and sticky wilds, and free spins. Enjoy a medium to high volatility experience surrounded by furry friends in this 5 reel, 3 row slot from Matrix Studios.

Theme and Storyline

Like the The Dog House Megaways game, this is a dog-themed slot filled with a range of canine characters. The highest payer is the German Shepherd, followed by a black Great Dane, a bulldog, a husky, and a pug. There are also A to 9 playing card symbols which have been adorned with paw prints for a thematic twist.

Bow Wow RTP and Variance

Matrix Studios gives this game 2 out of 3 for volatility, with 3 being the most volatile, and give its RTP as 95.6%.

How to Play Bow Wow

If you have played Matrix Studios free slots before then this one may feel familiar. If you haven’t, don’t worry, here’s what you need to know:

1. The splash screen starts the game with a play symbol set amidst a bowl of doggie treats, flanked by what looks like two pieces of studded watermelon. Press on these watermelon-style symbols to scroll through game information and learn more about the prizes on offer.
2. Click the play button to start the game. A jaunty musical soundtrack will welcome you to the main screen. Use the 3-bar tab and look for the speaker symbol to turn this off.
3. This 3-bar symbol is also what you need if you want to view the game rules. You can also press the i tab to return to the splash screen.
4. Use the 3-dot button to access the bet settings. This is also where you will find the autoplay and turbo modes. Playing at the faster turbo speed can increase the excitement of the game but just be aware of how much quicker your playing balance can disappear.
5. If you hit the autoplay tab, you will get a choice of how many spins you want the game to make automatically. It also allows you to set criteria for when you want the 
6. slot to hand back control. This could be when your balance increases or decreases by a certain amount or you win more than a pre-set amount. 
7. You can use the Matrix Studios Scratch button if you want to try something different. This will switch Bow Wow from a slot to a scratchcard-inspired game.

Bow Wow Bet Sizes & Paytable Wins

Wins are paid out for matching 3 to 5 symbols. The playing card symbols are the lower payers, while the doggy characters hold the key to the bigger wins. The prizes on offer for 5-of-a-kind include:

German Shepherd 200

Great Dane 175

Bulldog 150

Husky 125

Pug 100

You can start playing the game for 0.20 or opt for the maximum bet of 100.00 per spin. Choose your stake using the sliding scale or pick from the pre-set options displayed on your screen.

Max-win 1,600x

Volatility High

Top RTP 96

Bow Wow Bonus Features

There is no shortage of wild action in this choice of free play slots. Wilds can appear on reels 3, 4, and 5 and can substitute for any other symbols. Wilds that land become sticky and stay in place as the reels respin. This continues until no more wilds land. Wilds can also randomly appear stacked to give your winning chances a lift.

Bow Woe also features the maker’s unique Matrix Spins bonus. You will see the meter below the reels. This rewards you will free spins according to how many consecutive wins you can amass. You can also benefit from wild bonuses during these free spins. The bonus games on offer in Bow Wow are:

4 free spins for 3 consecutive wins

6 free spins for 4 wins

10 free spins for 5 wins

15 free spins for 6 wins

After any standard win the gamble feature can allow you to double up your winnings. This is a typical pick ‘em game of chance and allows you to gamble up to 5 times in a row. This can really give your prize pot a boost but can also leave you with nothing if you make the wrong choice.

Bow Wow Review

If you’ve played Matrix Studios slots before you may be expecting a good-looking game and this won’t disappoint. There is no shortage of design detail and the overall effect is colourful and sharp. The action is set right next to Ronnie the dog’s kennel and the rest of the pack inhabit the reels, along with the standard playing card symbols. There is plenty of bonus action to keep your imaginary tail wagging and the promise of a decent number of free spins should make your ears prick up. There is also a decent maximum prize, along with a betting range that should suit all sorts of different players. The downside is the RTP, which certainly isn’t the best around. 

We also wish that Matrix Studios would make up their minds about the RTPs of their games. All of them seem to show a slightly higher rate on their introduction page, compared to the ratio offered on their in-game information page. In this case, the game is advertised as having an RTP of 95.93%, but once you get into the game, the advertised rate is just 95.6%. We have gone with the lower rate as its always better to have lower expectations and be pleasantly surprised than to expect too much and be left disappointed.

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